‘Wicked,’ the 2024 hit musical starring Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is set to hit theaters this month. It grossed more than $758.8 million worldwide and earned 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and will be accompanied by a Sing-Along version for fans who want the full experience.According to the streamer’s schedule, ‘Wicked’ will be available for streaming from May 21, 2026 onwards. The film is based on the iconic Broadway show of the same name, which was inspired by Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’, which was inspired by Frank Baum. The 1900 novel ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’.
What is ‘Wicked’ about?
The story follows Elphaba, a green-skinned young woman who enrolls at Shiz University, where she meets Glinda. Despite a rocky start, the two eventually become close friends. Meanwhile, Elphaba’s powerful magic attracts the attention of the Wizard of Oz, who travels to the Emerald City with Glinda. However, after a shocking revelation about the wizard, the two friends find themselves on very different paths.
The cast and crew behind ‘Wicked’
Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, the film features an outstanding ensemble cast. Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaba, Ariana Grande plays Glinda, and Jonathan Bailey takes on the role of Fiyero. The cast includes Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible and Jeff Goldblum as Oz.
How did ‘Wicked’ perform at the box office and awards show?
According to Sacnilk, the film grossed over $758.8 million worldwide against a reported budget of $150 million, making it one of the biggest musical films in recent memory. The film was received with great enthusiasm by the audience all over the world.At the 2025 Academy Awards, ‘Wicked’ received 10 nominations, including Best Picture, and ended up winning two awards for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design. Its sequel, ‘Wicked: For Good’, followed on November 21, 2025, although it underperformed both commercially and critically.With all that in mind, audiences who missed ‘Wicked’ in theaters will finally get to experience one of the most talked about movies of 2024 when it hits the Peacock on May 21st.THE NEGATIVES: The figures presented in this article are derived from different public sources and are approximate, unless explicitly stated. We may include direct contributions from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback toentertainment@timesinternet.in.
