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.
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: “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.