Is “Wicked” Coming To Disney+?
After two decades of entertaining audiences in theatres around the world, “Wicked”, finally hit the big screen with a live-action adaptation of this classic musical, which tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and 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 fulfil their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The movie stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda.
The film also stars 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.
The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman).
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), “Wicked” is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration, with the second film coming to cinemas on November 26th, 2025.
When Is “Wicked” Released?
“Wicked” will be released exclusively in cinemas in many countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, on 22nd November 2024.
When Will “Wicked” Be On Disney+?
Unfortunately, for Disney+ subscribers, “Wicked” has been created by Universal Studios, so it will not be available to Disney+ or Hulu subscribers anytime in the future.
Instead, once it’s finished its theatrical release and has been available for purchase on digital platforms for a few months, it’ll be heading to Peacock in the United States and on other Comcast owned platforms such as Sky in many other countries around the world.
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