Wicked the highly anticipated movie adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will debut on digital streaming with many bonus extras. Directed by Jon M. Chu Wicked an adaptation from the popular 2003 Broadway musical first showed in theaters across the nation November 22 bringing a significant following from its devoted fanbase.
Plot Overview and Digital Streaming Release of Blockbuster Musical
The movie tells the story of Elphaba a young misunderstood woman due to her green skin played by Erivo along with Glinda the popular girl from the Shiz University in the Land of Oz performed by Grande. Wicked portrays a crossroads in their unlikely friendship after an interaction with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Universal Studios Home Entertainment has declared Wicked will become available on digital streaming through premium video on demand starting on Tuesday December 31 bringing in new audiences through the comfort of their own homes. The Universal Home entertainment also included pre order options for dedicated fans.
Digital Platform Options and Premium Pricing Details For Wicked Viewers
Prime Video offers Wicked as pre-order selection for 29.99 that acts as purchase price on PVOD. Digital rentals are 5 dollars less, so consumers can expect Wicked for a 48-hour time frame at a price of $24.99. Other platforms also carry Wicked to add more viewing options and include digital versions of the title including AppleTV VUDU Comcast Xfinity Cox and Microsoft Movies & TV. Many platforms like Microsoft movies added pre- order options so that viewers do not miss out on release on digital stores.
Worldwide Success and Critical Reception of the Movie Adaptation
The Numbers website documents that Wicked made approximately 411.6 million dollars domestically alongside an additional 187.6 million dollars internationally combining for a total of 599.2 million against a 145 million dollar budget prior to costs for additional ads and printing. Wicked's large commercial success mirrors the Rotten Tomatoes critic's overall response with a collected fresh score of 88% spanning over 364 unique reviews. Michelle Yeoh is in the production as Madam Morrible with Jeff Goldblum portraying the wizard and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero also Peter Dinklage voices Dr. Dillamond with Marrisa Bode in her role of Nessarose further boosting the acting expertise to the movie production .
Digital Release of ‘Wicked’ Includes Multiple Bonus Scenes and Extensive Commentary Content
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has added new exclusive extra content from certain retailers that can be found during the digital purchase from all main platform . Viewers who chose to buy Wicked are allowed extra additions including a sing along feature along with various new or extended scenes such as "Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda" plus "Shiz Gazette Introduces Fiyero" alongside "Toss Toss" featuring Elphaba along with Glinda teaching the art. A unique interaction with “Elphaba & Fiyero in the Forest” along with “Elphaba’s Promise” also appears in addition to "Train Platform Farewell." Also "Boq & Elphaba Talk" and "Train Ride to Emerald City" plus “In the Emerald City” along with the scene named “Palace Monkeys Chase” are featured scenes with various cast members and storyline options.
Detailed Behind-the-Scenes Footage and Filmmaker Insights Added to the Wicked Digital Release
USHE confirms Wicked’s digital edition includes a large array of bonus features showcasing a making of named “Making Wicked: Return to Oz” in addition to an inside look into Shiz University through “Welcome to Shiz” featurette. The movie provides behind-the-scenes features focusing on design choices such as uniforms technology and visual settings as well as circular campuses for set production. A deeper look is provided with “A Wicked Legacy” that has personal accounts of those working on the film. "The Wonderful Wizard" focuses on an indepth review of the infamous Wizard of Oz which features Jeff Goldblum himself and detailed special effect mechanics by special effect technician Christopher Clarke. Director Jon M Chu also provides detailed commentaries on top of another commentary addition that features Cynthia Erivo alongside Ariana Grande.
"Shiz Gazette" Scene Showcases Key Character Introductions Through New Added Deleted Content
A unique “Shiz Gazette” scene that has been deleted reveals character details through news distribution. Prince Fiyero a main lead character with Jonathan Bailey playing role of prince is presented when Galinda’s played by Ariana Grande experiences newspaper that introduces the incoming prince into the Shiz school. A scene with a key character Boq who is played by Ethan Slater is highlighted and various students all in Shiz university. The unique introduction of a crucial character who later connects romantically with both main characters helps provide insight into storyline by director Chu. Viewers can witness raw unedited content through the unique inclusion of strings still attached to the Gazette newspaper scene when Galinda receives the introduction paper flying around Shiz.
Story of Elphaba and Glinda Featured in New Ways with Deleted Scene From Popular Movie Musical
Rebellious Prince Fiyero who becomes the object of interest for both Glinda and all Shiz students helps bridge plot lines in movie and the complex dynamics between the character Elphaba played by Cynthia Erivo. The eventual story that sees the two women Elphaba and Galinda fulfill their destiny and transform into Wicked Witch of the West alongside Glinda the Good is based off the original Wizard of Oz. The main plot shows the relationship between the women as the narrative backbone of this iconic storyline . Wicked has earned critical success by making a sum of 571.3 million dollars worldwide. It was officially recognized as a best picture for 2024 by National Board of Review along with American Film Institute. The musical achieved eleven Critics Choice Awards nominations alongside four Golden Globe nods adding an extra weight for consideration as an upcoming 2025 Academy Award nomination.