Smash-hit musical film “Wicked” is flying into properties this New Year’s Eve — with a load of deleted scenes, commentary and different extras.
Following its theatrical run, the Universal Pictures movie, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, can be obtainable completely to buy or lease on Dec. 31, 2024, on main digital platforms. Bonus content material within the digital launch features a singalong model, plus a 40-minute journey by means of Oz that “celebrates the film’s transformative on-screen magic,” and different materials.
In the U.S., “Wicked” can be obtainable from digital retailers nationwide, together with Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (previously Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox and Microsoft Movies & TV. “Wicked” may even debut on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on Feb. 4, 2025.
“Wicked” set the document for the greatest opening for a film based mostly on a Broadway present ever and has grossed $392 million domestically so far. The movie was nominated for 4 Golden Globes together with greatest movement image – musical or comedy and performing 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 movie additionally stars Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage and Jeff Goldblum.
Earlier this month, Universal Pictures introduced that it renamed the sequel to “Wicked: For Good.” The film, chronicling the second act of the Broadway present, is et to open in theaters Nov. 21, 2025.
The unique bonus options within the digital launch of “Wicked: Part One” embody:
- Singalong Alternative Feature-Length Version
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda: Reunited at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee, and ShenShen recall their previous by performing a twirling routine collectively.
- Shiz Gazette Introduces Fiyero: Excitement spreads throughout Shiz as phrase will get out that Prince Fiyero is on his means.
- Toss Toss: Glinda teaches Elphaba the artwork of Toss Toss, with combined outcomes.
- Elphaba & Fiyero within the Forest: The relationship between Elphaba and Fiyero takes a flip as they arrive to take care of a misplaced lion cub.
- Elphaba’s Promise: Elphaba makes a pledge to Glinda that they each hope will strengthen their friendship.
- Train Platform Farewell: Glinda, Madame Morrible, and Governor Thropp collect to ship Elphaba off to Emerald City.
- Boq & Elphaba Talk: Elphaba challenges Boq to face the reality about his emotions for Nessa Rose, however she has problem doing the identical relating to Fiyero.
- Train Ride to Emerald City: Glinda and Elphaba increase their world by taking an expensive prepare trip to Emerald City.
- In the Emerald City: The bustling streets of Emerald City take Glinda and Elphaba one step nearer to lastly assembly the Wizard.
- Palace Monkeys Chase: Elphaba and Glinda race by means of a maddening maze of winged monkeys decided 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 film.
- Welcome to Shiz: Featurette on Shiz University, designed based mostly on particulars in L. Frank Baum’s books, detailing the uniforms, intelligent contraptions and round units throughout a sprawling magical campus.
- A Wicked Legacy: Cast and filmmakers share private reminiscences of their first encounters with the unique Broadway manufacturing, and the way these lasting connections “created emotional experiences while making the movie.” Also highlighted are the cameos that pay tribute to the cultural phenomenon that grew to become some of the fashionable musicals of all time.
- The Wonderful Wizard: An in-depth have a look at the notorious Wizard of Oz because the Wizard himself, Jeff Goldblum, pulls again the curtain to see at his character’s magic and mechanics with senior particular results technician Christopher Clarke, who particulars how the Wizard’s huge robotic head involves life.
- Feature Commentary With Jon M. Chu
- Feature Commentary With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
“Wicked” is government 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 mostly on the novel by Gregory Maguire.