Comparing Wicked vs Young Washington. Wicked leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Wicked | Young Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | Universal Pictures | Angel Studios |
| Franchise | The Wizard of Oz | Young George Washington |
| Release Date | 2024-11-22 | 2026-07-03 |
| Runtime | 160 min | 122 min |
| Certification | PG | PG-13 |
| Genres | Musical, Fantasy, Romance | History, Drama, War, Biography, Action |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh | William Franklyn-Miller, Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, Kelsey Grammer |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 7.7/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 8 | 21 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $150,000,000 | $20,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $758,800,000 | $20,847,688 |
| Awards | 12 | 2 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Peacock, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition | Theaters, FindEdition |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Cynthia Erivo's Defying Gravity; Ariana Grande as Glinda; Faithful to the stage musical; Record-breaking box office; Osc... | Clear big-screen focus on battlefield stakes; Strong central performance from William Franklyn-Miller; Veteran cast brin... |
| Cons | Part One ends on a cliffhanger; 160-minute runtime feels incomplete; Requires sequel for full story; Some pacing dips in... | Critical reception is mixed (61% Tomatometer); A conventional biography structure can feel familiar; Less room for surpr... |