Wicked is a Broadway adaptation movie of the same name which served as a Wizard of Oz prequel. It was first released at the State Theatre in Sydney, Australia, on November 3, 2024, and was theatrically released in the United States on November 22, 2024.
The film arrived exclusively on Peacock today, March 21, 2025. There are also a ton of bonus features which will include a sing-along version of the film, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes looks and more!
The movie Wicked had a record-breaking opening weekend. The film grossed an estimated $164 million worldwide, including $114 million domestically, making it the biggest opening for a Broadway adaptation.
The film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp and Ariana Grande as Galinda Upland, with Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum in supporting roles. The movies follows Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her friendship with her classmate Galinda, who becomes Glinda the Good.
Nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, the John M. Chu-directed film also saw it’s leads Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande earn Oscar noms.