Wicked
2024 · Movie · PG · 162 min · ★ 6.9 · 81% critics
In Oz, a misunderstood green-skinned student is forced to room with a popular classmate at a magical university. Their unlikely bond grows as they navigate prejudice, ambition, and growing tensions in a world where reputation and power can reshape how people are seen.
Based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wicked
Also known as Wicked Part 1
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Details
- Years
- 2024
- Release date
- 2024-10-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 162 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (3,052 votes)
- Box office
- $194,900,000
- Budget
- $145,000,000
About
If you enjoy big fantasy musicals with catchy songs, heartfelt friendship, and a colorful storybook world, this should land for you, especially if you liked Shrek the Musical or In the Heights; Not for you if long runtimes and constant singing wear you out.
Pros: strong lead chemistry; memorable songs; imaginative fantasy world | Cons: long runtime; uneven pacing; overly glossy at times
Themes
- witch
- dancing
- based on novel or book
- fairy tale
- college
- wish
- musical
- female friendship
- bullying
- based on play or musical
- celebrity
- prequel
- +19 more
Awards & recognition
- Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Movie · 2025
Cast & crew
Cynthia Erivo
as Elphaba
Ariana Grande
as Galinda / Glinda
Michelle Yeoh
as Madame Morrible
Jonathan Bailey
as Fiyero
Ethan Slater
as Boq
Marissa Bode
as Nessarose
Jeff Goldblum
as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Peter Dinklage
as Dr. Dillamond (voice)
Andy Nyman
as Governor Thropp
Courtney-Mae Briggs
as Mrs. Thropp
Directed by Jon M. Chu