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Smash-hit musical movie “Wicked” is flying into homes this New Year’s Eve — with a load of deleted scenes, commentary and other extras.
Following its theatrical run, the Universal Pictures film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, will be available exclusively to purchase or rent on Dec. 31, 2024, on major digital platforms. Bonus content in the digital release includes a singalong version, plus a 40-minute journey through Oz that “celebrates the film’s transformative on-screen magic,” and other material.
In the U.S., “Wicked” will be available from digital retailers nationwide, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox and Microsoft Movies & TV. “Wicked” will also debut on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on Feb. 4, 2025.
“Wicked” set the record for the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show ever and has grossed $392 million domestically to date. The film was nominated for four Golden Globes including best motion picture – musical or comedy and acting nods for Erivo and Grande. Based on the stage play with music and lyrics by composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, “Wicked” is directed by Jon M. Chu. The film also stars Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage and Jeff Goldblum.
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Earlier this month, Universal Pictures announced that it renamed the sequel to “Wicked: For Good.” The movie, chronicling the second act of the Broadway show, is et to open in theaters Nov. 21, 2025.
The exclusive bonus features in the digital release of “Wicked: Part One” include:
- Singalong Alternative Feature-Length Version
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda: Reunited at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee, and ShenShen recall their past by performing a twirling routine together.
- Shiz Gazette Introduces Fiyero: Excitement spreads across Shiz as word gets out that Prince Fiyero is on his way.
- Toss Toss: Glinda teaches Elphaba the art of Toss Toss, with mixed results.
- Elphaba & Fiyero in the Forest: The relationship between Elphaba and Fiyero takes a turn as they come to care for a lost lion cub.
- Elphaba’s Promise: Elphaba makes a pledge to Glinda that they both hope will strengthen their friendship.
- Train Platform Farewell: Glinda, Madame Morrible, and Governor Thropp gather to send Elphaba off to Emerald City.
- Boq & Elphaba Talk: Elphaba challenges Boq to face the truth about his feelings for Nessa Rose, but she has difficulty doing the same when it comes to Fiyero.
- Train Ride to Emerald City: Glinda and Elphaba expand their world by taking a luxurious train ride to Emerald City.
- In the Emerald City: The bustling streets of Emerald City take Glinda and Elphaba one step closer to finally meeting the Wizard.
- Palace Monkeys Chase: Elphaba and Glinda race through a maddening maze of winged monkeys determined to take them down.
- Making Wicked: Return to Oz for “a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look inside the characters, choreography and creativity” of the movie.
- Welcome to Shiz: Featurette on Shiz University, designed based on details in L. Frank Baum’s books, detailing the uniforms, clever contraptions and circular sets across a sprawling magical campus.
- A Wicked Legacy: Cast and filmmakers share personal memories of their first encounters with the original Broadway production, and how those lasting connections “created emotional experiences while making the movie.” Also highlighted are the cameos that pay tribute to the cultural phenomenon that became one of the most popular musicals of all time.
- The Wonderful Wizard: An in-depth look at the infamous Wizard of Oz as the Wizard himself, Jeff Goldblum, pulls back the curtain to peer at his character’s magic and mechanics with senior special effects technician Christopher Clarke, who details how the Wizard’s massive robotic head comes to life.
- Feature Commentary With Jon M. Chu
- Feature Commentary With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
“Wicked” is executive produced by Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox and produced by Marc Platt and David Stone. The screenplay is by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, based on the novel by Gregory Maguire.