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7.7
Universal Pictures

Wicked

The Wizard of Oz

2024 160 min PG
Critic7.7
Musical Fantasy Romance
Peacock
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Overview

In Oz, green-skinned Elphaba arrives at Shiz University and rooms with popular Galinda. Their friendship is tested by the Wizard, animal rights, and a divided kingdom — setting the stage for the Wicked Witch legend.
Acting 8.6
Music 9.0

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Musical Desk

7.7 /10

Pros

  • Cynthia Erivo's Defying Gravity
  • Faithful to the musical
  • Strong box office

Cons

  • Part One ends on a cliffhanger
  • 160-minute runtime
Verdict A lavish, star-powered musical event that honors the stage show while expanding Oz for the screen.

AI Review

Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the Broadway musical became a global box office phenomenon starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

A must for musical fans and one of 2024's biggest cultural events.

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Cast

Cynthia Erivo Elphaba Thropp
Ariana Grande Galinda Upland / Glinda
Jonathan Bailey Fiyero Tigelaar
Jeff Goldblum The Wizard
Michelle Yeoh Madame Morrible

Characters

Elphaba Thropp Cynthia Erivo
Galinda Upland / Glinda Ariana Grande
Fiyero Tigelaar Jonathan Bailey
The Wizard Jeff Goldblum
Madame Morrible Michelle Yeoh

Crew

Jon M. Chu Director
Winnie Holzman Writer
Stephen Schwartz Composer/Lyricist

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Defying Gravity — Cynthia Erivo
  2. Popular — Ariana Grande

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