Wicked

Jon M. Chu's lavish adaptation of the Broadway phenomenon (screened as Wicked: Part I) stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda. Based on Gregory Maguire's novel and Stephen Schwartz's stage musical, the film covers Act One through the iconic 'Defying Gravity' finale. Released November 22, 2024, it grossed $758.8 million worldwide — the highest-grossing Broadway musical adaptation ever — and earned ten Oscar nominations including Best Picture.