Witness the magic of ‘Wicked’
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.
Watch the full trailer below:
Here’s the official synopsis:
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.
Directed by John M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In The Heights), and adapted from the smash hit broadway musical, which was inspired by the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, which gives audiences an entirely bold and different take on L. Frank Baum’s world of Oz. The new teaser presents an utterly magical tale that audiences will be swept away in, and it’s imaginative artistry and flamboyant musical score are certain to be a spectacle for audiences.
Alongside the presence of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, Wicked has a fantastical supporting cast including the likes of 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 favoured sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
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With its magical ambience and sparkling narrative, Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive cultural celebration that is set to arrive in cinemas on November 28 and which will light the way for Wicked Part Two, which is scheduled to arrive in theatres on November 26, 2025. So prepare yourselves for the return to the wonderful land of Oz.
Images: Universal Pictures
