‘Wicked,’ the massively successful 2024 musical featuring Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande, is heading to streaming later this month. The film, which grossed over USD 758.8 million globally and earned 10 Oscar nominations including Best Picture, will be accompanied by a Sing-Along version for fans who want the full experience.According to the streamer’s schedule, ‘Wicked’ will become available to stream starting Thursday, May 21, 2026. The film is based on the iconic Broadway show of the same name, which itself drew inspiration from Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’, which in turn was inspired by L. Frank Baum’s beloved 1900 novel ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’.
What is ‘Wicked’ about?
The story follows Elphaba, a green-skinned young woman who enrols at Shiz University, where she meets Glinda. Despite a rocky start, the two eventually become close friends. Meanwhile, Elphaba’s powerful magic draws the attention of the Wizard of Oz, and she travels to the Emerald City with Glinda. However, following a shocking revelation about the wizard, the two friends find themselves on very different paths.
The cast and crew behind ‘Wicked’
Directed by Jon M. Chu with a screenplay by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, the film features a remarkable ensemble cast. Cynthia Erivo leads as Elphaba, Ariana Grande plays Glinda, and Jonathan Bailey takes on the role of Fiyero. The cast is rounded out by Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as Oz.
How did ‘Wicked’ perform at the box office and awards season?
According to Sacnilk, the film earned over USD 758.8 million globally against a reported USD 150 million budget, making it one of the biggest musical films in recent memory. The film was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from audiences worldwide.At the 2025 Oscars, ‘Wicked’ received 10 nominations including Best Picture, ultimately taking home two awards for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design. Its sequel, ‘Wicked: For Good’, followed on November 21, 2025, though it performed less strongly in both commercial and critical terms.With all of this in mind, audiences who missed ‘Wicked’ in cinemas will finally have the chance to experience one of the most talked-about films of 2024 when it arrives on Peacock on May 21.DISCLAIMER: Figures presented in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless explicitly noted. We may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
