Wondering when “Wicked” will be streaming? The big screen adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical – itself based on the original novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire – was a huge theatrical success, raking in a whopping $634 million at the worldwide box office since its premiere on November 22 and becoming the most successful musical adaptation of all time.
And this week, you’ll be able to experience all of Ozian’s splendor and spectacle from your own home, sweet home, when “Wicked” finally hits streaming. The drama directed by Jon M. Chu, which stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba (the future Wicked Witch of the West) and Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good in a pre-“Wizard of the West” plot ‘Oz,’ will be available for streaming or rental. on a number of digital platforms starting on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Viewing options include Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV.
And as if the mere thought of being able to watch Jonathan Bailey as the handsome Prince Fiyero perform “Dancing Through Life” as many times as your heart desires wasn’t exciting enough, the digital version of the dazzling blockbuster will include an option singing for the entirety. karaoke potential, plus exclusive content like deleted and extended scenes and a 40-minute virtual tour through the magical world of Oz.
As for when the anticipated title will arrive on Peacock’s subscription streaming platform after this premium on-demand (PVOD) window, that release date is still unannounced, but Tom’s Guide will keep you posted on anything that happens. concerns Elphaba and Glinda in the meantime. (If you visit Peacock now, you can already find content related to the film, including the exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary “Wicked: On Set with Jon Chu,” which offers an inside look at the making of this adaptation.)
Frequent reruns of the Golden Globe-nominated film – “Wicked” received four nominations this year, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Achievement in Cinematography and Box Office and individual honors for the performances of Erivo and Great – will no doubt help you out until the second half of the story, officially titled “Wicked: For Good,” hits theaters next year.
