Defy gravity at home and get ready to watch the blockbuster smash-hit. Sing your lungs out in the comfort of your own home as Wicked (finally) hits streaming services this Friday. If you’ve already seen Wicked in the cinemas, then I’m almost certain you’re counting down the days until you can watch ‘Dancing Through Life’ on repeat – I know I am.
Or maybe, you’re yet to see the musical film and have been waiting for its release on streaming services, so that you can hunker down at home with a cosy blanket and heaps of snacks. Whatever the case, the day we’ve all been waiting for is here as Wicked is set to drop on your favourite streaming platforms this week.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked tells the heartwarming story of two young witches as they navigate their way through university and learn about true friendship. Later known as the Wicked Witch of The West, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), is a green-hued extraordinary witch who faces many obstacles because of her differentness, and forms an unbreakable bond with Glinda (Ariana Grande), who is the opposite of Elphaba in most ways – popular, loved and blonde.
Of course, the film features all of the musical’s big hits, and stars Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Dinklage and Marissa Bode alongside Erivo, Grande and Bailey. With a run time of just under three hours, the 2024 film is just the first part of the whole story, with the second and final instalment, Wicked: For Good, set to hit cinemas on 21 November 2025.
