'Wicked' is set to hit streaming platforms, but you'll have to pay: Here's where to watch
The hit movie "Wicked" is set to be available for purchase on streaming platforms this week after opening as the largest stage musical adaptation of all time.
The film starring singer Ariana Grande and actress Cynthia Erivo can be streamed starting Tuesday on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, YouTube and Microsoft Movies & TV, Universal Pictures announced. Purchasing the movie through those select online retailers gets you exclusive content, like deleted and extended scenes, a sing-along version, and a 40-minute tour through Oz, among other features.
The movie will debut on on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on Feb. 4, 2025.
"Wicked" was initially released in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22 and had the biggest opening weekend for a Broadway adaption with $163 million, according to NBCUniversal. The movie surpassed "Les Misérables," which opened to $103 million, the media company said.
Although "Wicked" can be streamed at home starting this week, it also continues to be shown in theaters.
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Here is what to know about "Wicked" and the film's streaming debut.
Costs to stream "Wicked" may vary by platform. As of Monday, the movie could be pre-ordered on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango, Apple TV and YouTube for $29.99.
Renting options are also available at various prices.
The second "Wicked" film is slated to premiere in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025.
‘Wicked’ makes its streaming debut — How to watch the movie on Prime Video
Everyone, we have an announcement!
After 40 days in theaters, “Wicked” is now available to stream from video-on-demand (VOD) retailers, including Prime Video.
Based on the long-running Broadway musical of the same name (and the novel that inspired it), “Wicked” is a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” that explores the life of the Wicked Witch of the West before her encounter with Dorothy and a bucket of water. Named Elphaba in the musical and film, the Wicked Witch is played by Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo.
Green goes good — er, well — with pink, and Erivo fits perfectly with her co-star Ariana Grande, who portrays the iconic Glinda the Good.
In addition to near-universal acclaim, Erivo and Grande both received Golden Globe nominations for their work in the film.
While the Golden Globes won’t be decided until later this weekend, “Wicked” is available to watch at home right now, just in time to ring in the new year.
“Wicked” is streaming on platforms like Prime Video beginning tomorrow, December 31, at 12:00 a.m. ET/9:00 p.m. PT.
“Wicked” will be available for digital purchase on Prime Video. The film costs $29.99.
While you won’t have to be a paid Amazon Prime member to buy “Wicked” digitally, you will need at least a free Amazon account; that way, you can return to watch “Wicked” as often as you’d like.
Right now, there is no information available about a rental price or date, but eventually, you’ll likely be able to rent “Wicked” for $24.99 (the standard rental price for new films).
Eventually, “Wicked” will make its way to Peacock as it’s a Universal Pictures film, though no specific date has been announced yet.
The theatrical release to Peacock streaming date window has historically varied by title, but another big Universal film from 2024, “Twisters,” came to Peacock in mid-November, about four months after its July theatrical release.
It could be March, which would follow the “Twisters” timing; it could be later than March, but it could also be earlier.
Purchasing “Wicked” from Prime Video will come with over three hours of bonus features. They include:
While no concrete date has been set, “Wicked” will likely stay in theaters through at least the end of January, especially with awards season heating up and Oscar nominations being announced on January 17.
Yes, “Wicked” is being released in two parts. “Wicked” part two, newly retitled “Wicked: For Good,” will hit theaters on November 21, 2025. The second part will cover Act Two of the musical.
Physical media collectors, do not fear: “Wicked” will be making its way to 4K UHD discs, Blu-ray, and standard DVD on February 4, but you can preorder your copy today.
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All About the Movie Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Wicked is coming to life on the big screen.
Universal's film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical — which is based on the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire — was first announced back in 2016. Since then, we've slowly gotten more details about the production.
In November 2021, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were cast as the leads, Elphaba and Glinda, respectively. In April 2022, director Jon M. Chu teased more details about the project, including that it would now be released in two parts.
Not wanting to cut down on too many musical numbers and important characters, Chu explained that the creative team decided to give themselves "a bigger canvas" by splitting the adaptation into two separate movies. "With more space, we can tell the story of WICKED as it was meant to be told," he continued.
As more details about the film are announced, read ahead for everything we know.
Erivo and Grande were the first actors attached to the project.
Following their casting announcements, Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda in Broadway's Wicked, gave Grande and Erivo her seal of approval.
"I'm not sure if I've ever been this proud. From the very first day I met you ... you were destined for this role. Congratulations @arianagrande!" Chenoweth wrote on Instagram. "The best Glinda you will be with @cynthiaerivo by your side 💗💚 I love you!! 🧚♀️👑🪄 @wickedmovie @wicked_musical #wicked."
Idina Menzel, who originated the role of Elphaba on Broadway, also showed love for Erivo and Grande, writing, "Congrats to two amazing women. May it change your lives for the better forever and ever as it has for us. So much love."
In September 2022, Chu confirmed that Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey is joining the cast as Fiyero, the main love interest in the musical. "He's perfect, they're perfect," the director wrote. "They'd be perfect together. Born to be forever….. I am too excited to pretend this hasn't been happening. We have a Fiyero!!!! #JonathanBailey #Wicked"
In October 2022, Variety reported that Jeff Goldblum was in final talks to play the Wizard, and in December 2022, they reported that Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh was in talks to play Madame Morrible. During a March 2023 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Goldblum confirmed his role as the Wizard, teasing that Grande and Erivo are "very good" in their roles.
In May 2023, Yeoh confirmed her casting in Wicked while at a film festival in Fukuoka, Japan. "I'm trying something new right now, filming John Chu's Wicked movie, which will be my first musical," she said.
Yeoh added that the project is "very exciting" and said that agreeing to do the film "was a risk, but you will never know which doors will open for you unless you try them all."
The cast also includes SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical star Ethan Slater as Boq, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Bronwyn James as ShenShen, Keala Settle as Miss Coddle, Aaron Teoh as Avaric and Colin Michael Carmichael as Professor Nikidik, per Variety.
In April 2024, it was announced that Peter Dinklage would be playing Dr. Dillamond, a goat who is a professor of history at Shiz University.
Tony-award winner Stephen Daldry was originally supposed to direct, but he officially exited the production in October 2020.
Jon M. Chu — the mastermind behind Crazy Rich Asians and the film adaptation of Broadway's In the Heights — was later tapped to helm the film in February 2021.
Additionally, a handful of people from the original Broadway musical will be returning for the film. Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, who co-wrote the music and lyrics to the Broadway show, are adapting the screenplay, while Marc Platt will return as a producer.
On the 2022 SAG Awards red carpet, Erivo revealed that the movie adaptation of Wicked will be slightly different from the original.
"I think it's going to be unlike anything you've ever seen before," she told Entertainment Tonight. "I think we're going to enjoy the magic of it. We're going to try and put our own spin on what we know already and show you a story about two women [who] are sisters."
Schwartz previously shared that the movie will also include new music.
"I can tell you that at least as of now there will be probably four new songs in the movie," he said back in 2016, according to Playbill. He also noted that three of those songs are newly written, while the other was cut from the Broadway production.
In July 2022, Schwartz shared a photo of himself, music director Stephen Oremus, and actors Troy Iwata, Marissa Rosen, and Wendi Bergamini from a recent demo recording session for the movie on his online fan newsletter The Schwartz Scene.
During Erivo's conversation with ET, she revealed that she and Grande would go into rehearsals for the film in July 2022. In October 2022, Grande insinuated that filming would be kicking off soon as she debuted her blonde hair for the role. In December 2022, Chu confirmed that filming had begun.
Amid the SAG strike in July, there were reports that production has shut down after the Buckinghamshire village that Universal transformed into the set was photographed completely empty.
Chu later confirmed filming has been paused on his Instagram Story, noting that were "only a few days" from being done with filming before the SAG strike halted production.
Filming reportedly finished in January 2024.
In April 2023, Chu shared two stills from the upcoming two-part film adaptation, showcasing Grande and Erivo in character as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively.
"You weren't told the whole story. What happens when you veer off the Yellow Brick Road? FIRST LOOK of the #WickedMovie … currently in production in Oz. 🌪️🫧🧹" Chu captioned the post.
During the 2024 Super Bowl, a teaser trailer was released, giving viewers the first look at Elphaba and Glinda in action as well as the dazzling first glimpse of Oz.
In May 2024, the full trailer for Wicked was released which gives a bigger glimpse of the extravagant sets, stunning costumes and iconic performances. In addition to hearing Erivo belt "Defying Gravity," viewers also get the first glimpse of Grande's rendition of "Popular."
The film will be split into two parts, with part 1 releasing in 2024 and part releasing the next year. The film was originally slated to be released on Dec. 22, 2021, but due to COVID-19-related production delays, the release was pushed back. In Chu's statement from April 2022, he teased that the Wicked films would be released "on successive Christmas holidays beginning December 2024."
In March 2023, Grande revealed that the film's release was moved up a month as she shared a black and green image that read: "Wicked. November 27, 2024." Part 2 is slated to release on Nov. 26, 2025.
