Wicked Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 23, 2025

Wicked

Release Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 Theaters Tuesday, December 31, 2024 VOD / Digital

Director: Jon M. Chu

Starring: Ariana Grande • Cynthia Erivo • Jonathan Bailey • Marissa Bode • Bowen Yang

PG Adventure N/A

4.35 / 5.0

94% WILL SEE 6% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

Adventure Family Musical

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Who stars in Wicked – Cast List

A
Ariana Grande
... Glinda

Focker In-Law, Wicked: For Good
Cynthia Erivo
... Elphab

Wicked: For Good, Luther
J
Jonathan Bailey
... Fiyero

Jurassic World Rebirth, Wicked: For Good
M
Marissa Bode
... Nessarose

Wicked: For Good
B
Bowen Yang
... Pfannee

Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, The Cat in the Hat
K
Keala Settle
... ShenShen

All My Life, American Reject
A
Aaron Teoh
... Avaric
C
Colin Michael Carmichael
... Professor Nikidik

Who is making Wicked – Crew List

A look at Wicked behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jon M. Chu last helmed Wicked: For Good and In the Heights. The film's writer Winnie Holzman last penned Wicked: For Good.

Director: Jon M. Chu
Screenwriters: Winnie Holzman
Stephen Schwartz
Producers: Marc E. Platt
David Stone

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Marc Platt Productions

Production – What we know about the Wicked

Key Facts

Jeff Goldblum is in talks to star as the Wizard (Hollywood Reporter, 10/30/2022).
Stephen Daldry has exited movie due to scheduling conflicts (11/1/2020).
An alternative telling of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz and L. Frank Baum's classic 1900 story of the same name told from the perspective of witches.
Based on the popular Broadway show and Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2024

Completed

Changed Wicked movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2023

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2023

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Sep 2022

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2021

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Start date pushed to June 2022. Production will take at Sky Studios in Elstree.

Feb 2021

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Aug 2018

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Jun 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Jul 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Aug 2009

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some scary action, thematic material and brief suggestive material
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Everyone deserves the chance to fly.
Also known as: Wicked The Movie Musical, Wicked: Part One, Wicked Part 1, Wicked
Language: English

Wicked Trailers and Clips

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Official Trailer #2

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Official Trailer

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Official Teaser

Wicked Release Date: When was the film released?

Wicked was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 22 , 2024. There were 19 19 other movies released on the same date, including Gladiator II, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. and The Fix.