The hit musical “Wicked” arrives in homes on New Year’s Eve — with a slew of deleted scenes, commentaries and other extras.
Following its theatrical release, the Universal Pictures film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, will be available exclusively for purchase or rental on December 31, 2024 on major digital platforms. Additional content in the digital edition includes a single copy, a 40-minute journey through Oz that “celebrates the transformative magic of film on screen,” and other materials.
In the US, “Wicked” will be available at digital retailers nationwide, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV. “Wicked” will also be released on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 4, 2025.
“Wicked” set the record for the biggest opening ever for a film based on a Broadway show and has grossed $392 million domestically to date. The film was nominated for four Golden Globe Awards including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and acting nods for Erivo and Grande. Based on the stage show with music and lyrics by composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, “Wicked” is directed by Jon M. Chu. The film also stars Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marisa Pudi, Peter Dinklage, and Jeff Goldblum.
Earlier this month, Universal Pictures announced that it had retitled the sequel to “Wicked: For Good.” The film, which chronicles the second act of the Broadway show, is scheduled to open in theaters on November 21, 2025.
Additional features exclusive to the digital edition of “Wicked: Part One” include:
- Feature-length single release
- Deleted and extended scenes
- Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda: Reunited at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee, and ShenShen reminisce about their past by performing a spin routine together.
- Shiz Gazette Fiyero Presents: Excitement spreads throughout Shiz as news emerges that Prince Fiyero is on his way.
- Toss Toss: Glinda teaches Elphaba the art of Toss Toss, with mixed results.
- Elphaba & Fiyero in the Jungle: The relationship between Elphaba and Fiyero takes a turn when they come to care for a lost lion cub.
- Elphaba’s Promise: Elphaba promises to Glinda that they both hope to strengthen their friendship.
- Train Platform Farewell: Glinda, Madame Morrible, and Governor Throop meet to send Elphaba to the Emerald City.
- Boq and Elphaba Talk: Elphaba challenges Boq to face the truth about his feelings for Nessa Rose, but finds it difficult to do the same when it comes to Fiyero.
- Train Trip to the Emerald City: Glinda and Elphaba expand their world by taking a luxurious train trip to the Emerald City.
- In the Emerald City: The bustling streets of the Emerald City keep Glinda and Elphaba one step closer to finally meeting the wizard.
- The Ape Palace Chase: Elphaba and Glinda race through a maddening maze of winged apes bent on eliminating them.
- The Making of Villains: Return to Oz for a “fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expanded look inside the characters, choreography and creativity” of the film.
- Welcome to Shiz: A featurette on Shiz University, built on details in L. Frank Baum’s books, detailing uniforms, gadgets, and carousel sets across the sprawling, magical campus.
- Wicked Legacy: Actors and filmmakers share personal memories of their first encounters with the original Broadway production, and how those lasting connections “created emotional experiences during the making of the film.” A cameo paying tribute to the cultural phenomenon that has become one of the most popular musicals of all time is also highlighted.
- The Marvelous Wizard: An in-depth look at the infamous Wizard of Oz as the Wizard himself, Jeff Goldblum, pulls back the curtain to look at his character’s magic and mechanics with chief special effects technician Christopher Clark, who details how the Wizard’s massive robotic head can come to life.
- Featured commentary with Jon M. Chu
- Featured commentary with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
“Wicked” is executive produced by Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBeouf, Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, and produced by Marc Platt and David Stone. The screenplay is written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, and is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire.