Wicked
“Everyone deserves the chance to fly.”
Synopsis
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-05
Top Cast
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Cynthia Erivo
Elphaba
Ariana Grande
Galinda / Glinda
Michelle Yeoh
Madame Morrible
Jonathan Bailey
Fiyero
Ethan Slater
Boq
Marissa Bode
Nessarose
Jeff Goldblum
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Peter Dinklage
Dr. Dillamond (voice)
Andy Nyman
Governor Thropp
Courtney-Mae Briggs
Mrs. Thropp
Bowen Yang
Pfannee
Bronwyn James
Shenshen
Aaron Teoh
Avaric
Shaun Prendergast
Shiz President
Keala Settle
Miss Coddle
Sharon D. Clarke
Dulcibear (voice)
Jenna Boyd
Wolf Doctor (voice)
Colin Michael Carmichael
Professor Nikidik
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 4, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 31, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 4, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$764M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.09x
+$614M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon M. Chu
- Screenplay & Story
- Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox
- Original Score
- Stephen Schwartz, John Powell
- Original Title
- Wicked
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Budget
- $150M
- Worldwide Gross
- $764M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon M. Chu
Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire, Stephen Schwartz, L. Frank Baum
Stephen Schwartz, John Powell
Alice Brooks, Jeremy Braben
Myron Kerstein, James Finlan
Marc Platt, David Stone, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Stephen Schwartz
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Platt
Producer
Paul Tazewell
Costume Design
Nathan Crowley
Production Design
David Stone
Producer
Alice Brooks
Director of Photography
Myron Kerstein
Editor
Stephen Schwartz
Original Music Composer
Pablo Helman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Anthony Smith
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert Weaver
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Powell
Original Music Composer
Jo McLaren
Stunt Coordinator
Jonathan Fawkner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Winnie Holzman
Screenplay
Dana Fox
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Violence
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wicked
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wicked about?
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Who directed Wicked?
Wicked was directed by Jon M. Chu.
Who stars in Wicked?
The principal cast of Wicked includes Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater.
When was Wicked released and how long is it?
Wicked was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wicked?
Wicked had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $764M at the worldwide box office (5.09 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Wicked?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wicked was composed by Stephen Schwartz, John Powell.
Is Wicked based on a book or true story?
Wicked is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gregory Maguire", Characters: "L. Frank Baum", Characters: "Gregory Maguire".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wicked?
Wicked holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).