Here’s your chance to sing along with the new “Wicked” movie without anyone in the theater shushing you.
The “Wicked” movie is going to be available for streaming from the comfort of your own home starting on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. And there will be a sing-along version for those who have been waiting for a chance to try to hit that high note.
“Wicked” the movie is based on the Tony-winning Broadway musical of the same name, which one numerous Tony Awards (including one for the set designed by Rhode Islander Eugene Lee).
Here’s what to know about when the film will be available for streaming.
Universal Pictures, the studio behind the new film, announced the film will be “available to stream or rent on a select number of digital platforms on New Year’s Eve.
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“And fans will get access to exclusive content like deleted and extended scenes, a sing-along version, and a 40-minute tour through Oz, among other features that come with purchase of the movie.”
The “Wicked” movie is set to hit streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox and Microsoft Movies & TV, on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The movie will also debut on on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on February 4, 2025.
Cost may vary by platform. Right now, you can pre-order Wicked on Amazon for $29.99. Renting options will also be available.
The second installment of the “Wicked” movie will premiere in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025.
The movie follows the story of two witches, Elphaba played by Cynthia Erivo and Glinda played by Ariana Grande, as they take different paths after a life-changing encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which predates Dorothy Gale’s arrival in Oz.
The movie, released in theaters nationwide last month, has raked in $580 million at the global box office since its silver screen debut. It also logged the third highest-grossing opening weekend of 2024 behind “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Inside Out 2,” CNN reported.
The film was also nominated for four Golden Globes, including best motion picture – musical or comedy, and recognition in lead and supporting acting categories for Erivo and Grande, according to CNN.
The main celebrities starring in the film include:
See the whole cast ensemble at wickedmovie.com.
Amaris Encinas of USA Today contributed to this report.
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