‘Wicked’ Film: Release Details and Sequel Plans
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The highly anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked is set for release in two parts, directed by Jon M. Chu. the first installment, Wicked: Part One, stars Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
Wicked: Part One premiered in theaters on November 27, 2024. Reviews have been published, offering initial reactions to the film.
cast and Crew
Alongside Grande and Erivo, the first film features a stellar cast including Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Marissa Bode, and Jonathan Bailey.The sequel will continue with the same creative team, with Jon M. Chu returning as director.
Production details and Sequel Plans
The decision to split the story into two films allows for a more complete adaptation of the beloved musical and Gregory Maguire’s novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. This approach ensures that the complex narrative and character progress are fully realized on screen.
Production on both parts of the film took place primarily in the United Kingdom. Worldwide Pictures is distributing the films.
Release Dates
- Wicked: Part One: Released November 27, 2024
- Wicked: Part Two: Currently scheduled for release on November 26, 2025. Deadline confirms the release date.
Key Takeaways
- Wicked is being adapted into a two-part film series.
- ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star as Glinda and Elphaba,respectively.
- Jon M. Chu directs both films.
- The first film, Wicked: Part One, was released on November 27, 2024.
- Wicked: part Two is scheduled for release on November 26, 2025.
Times assistant editor Christie D’Zurilla contributed to this report.