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.
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.
Wicked gets its UK digital release this Friday – here’s where to watch Defy gravity at home and get ready to watch the blockbuster smash-hit.
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.
Sing your lungs out in the comfort of your own home as Wicked (finally) hits streaming services this Friday.
