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After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman).

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

[earlleary]

I've tapped my 👠👠's together three times, and spoke aloud ....
" There's no place like
Shiz University....There's no place like Shiz University....There's no place like Shiz University ".

[lifeofkai]

The promo for these films >>>

[leandrodafontoura]

I had my high school in Hogwarts, now Im going to Shiz University

[CindersSpot]

Oooo she's gonna be a great Madame Morrible, I can tell. The way she doesn't look away from the camera, staring directly into your soul. It feels like she knows all your secrets. Chilling.

[V__Versace]

Ugh I hope this brings back actual marketing for movies! I want tie in games, toys, clothes, a website where I can find what I should study, good vs evil sorting, my song, etc! Give us real lived in movie magic that makes you feel like you’re apart of the world!

[mauricioortizaznar]

She’s Such a great actor!!!!

She plays a perfect teacher in this movie and The School for Good and

Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentine ❤❤❤

[thekiss]

I love that her collar looks like the pages of a book! Amazing costumes so far

[BritCub]

They really need to make
This stuff more universal and have uk and other countries available

[kenfrmcape]

I'm just happy they got Peter Dinklage. He is the GOAT. Playing Dr. Dillimond. ;)

[xmeng]

She said DEFINISH chance! I can hear “The Wizard and I” in my head already

[marcopratis]

I'm a HUGE FAN OF WICKED from Turin and I want to get in more then anything in the world. PLEASE, MAKE MY DREAM COME TRUE 🥺

[mahdireza]

Wicked is my CHILDHOOD. I'm so excited for the movie!

[mickeymouseable]

Wonderful. We need this now❤I'm obsessed❣️look at her style...her lovely face, the dress, the hair, the voice❣️she's perfect, you're perfect...we're perfect together

[MelissaNgai]

I felt like i was watching a harry potter type experience for some reason lol

[FeatheredWingz]

Her costume!!!! The fashion design student in me is going feral! Such creative and precise pattern drafting & tailoring!!! The scalloped centre-front to the the bodice...the assymetric & layered built-up collar looks like the delciate pages of an old book! The fabric print(or is it actually the weave? can't quite tell), the embroidery, the gold trim! Aaaahhh.
Ik Glinda's looks are meant to be the standout, but all the costume work is so detailed and on point. I can't wait!

[Adysius]

YAY!!! I WANNA GO TO SCHOOL WITH ARIANA GRANDE PLEASE 😭

[J.P.Robles]

I couldn’t be happier to have received this message

[broadwaymike]

Michelle is perfect!!! Love this. So many great Morribles over the years including the 5 I've seen on Broadway (Jan Neuberger (u/s for the late Carole Shelley), Kathy "Granny" Fitzgerald, Randy Danson, Isabelle Keating, and recently Donna McKechnie) Can't wait to see this new take on WICKED's true core villain.

[dekar]

Sadly it's only for people in the US, as always :/

[salliemagnaye]

For people don’t know, applications for younger students under the age of 13 years old are recently unavailable.