---
title: "Wicked"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/wicked-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 402431
imdb_id: "tt1262426"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 162
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 3111
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Wicked (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/wicked-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The 2024 film Wicked is a musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. It is an adaptation of the 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which was loosely based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, a re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's work. The film stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, with Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh in supporting roles. The story takes place in the land of Oz, where the characters attend Shiz University. The film was released on November 22, 2024, and a second film, titled Wicked: For Good, was released the following year on November 21, 2025. The movie introduces Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, and the story follows the unlikely friendship between two young women, one of whom is ostracized and misunderstood due to her green skin. The film is the first part of the story, as indicated by its on-screen title, Wicked: Part I.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unlikely friendship forms between two young women at Shiz University in the land of Oz."

### Why Watch
- explores the origins of iconic characters
- features a central friendship dynamic

### Caveats & Content Note
- depicts complex social ostracization
- Tone & Suitability: The film explores themes of being misunderstood and social exclusion within a fantasy setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: musical, fantastical, dramatic, origin-story

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | None | Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jon M. Chu
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cynthia Erivo** as *Elphaba*
- **Ariana Grande** as *Galinda / Glinda*
- **Michelle Yeoh** as *Madame Morrible*
- **Jonathan Bailey** as *Fiyero*
- **Ethan Slater** as *Boq*
- **Marissa Bode** as *Nessarose*
- **Jeff Goldblum** as *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz*
- **Peter Dinklage** as *Dr. Dillamond (voice)*
- **Andy Nyman** as *Governor Thropp*
- **Courtney-Mae Briggs** as *Mrs. Thropp*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place in the land of Oz, specifically at Shiz University.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Elphaba, a green-skinned student, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat.

### Q: What is the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda?
They are roommates who develop an unlikely friendship.

### Q: Does the film show how they become known figures?
Yes, the story follows them as they begin to fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

### Q: Is the story a standalone narrative?
It serves as an origin story for characters established in the lore of Oz.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Wicked (2024 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(2024_film))
- [Wicked (2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/)
- [Official site](https://www.wickedmovie.com/)
- [Wicked | Wicked Wiki | Fandom](https://wicked.fandom.com/wiki/Wicked_(film))
- [Wicked the Musical - Official Broadway Site - Tickets & Show Info](https://wickedthemusical.com/)
- [Wicked (2024) - Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/wicked/RQxhOkO0isYC870cad8Zg4/main/)

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