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    What day does Wicked come out? When to see it in theaters

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    The musical phenomenon “Wicked” premiered on Broadway 21 years ago and although many of us theater kids never made it to Broadway to see it or were able to see it in one of his numerous tours throughout the United Stateswe will be able to see it on the big screen when the film adaptation hits theaters.

    Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, “Wicked” tells the story of Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, before Dorothy came to Oz.

    Told through the music of Stephen Schwartz (“The Prince of Egypt,” “Enchanted”), “Wicked” explores the complicated beginnings and eventual friendship of Elphaba and Glinda and the events that led to Elphaba’s eventual turn toward evil. .

    This is when “Wicked” hits theaters.

    Will Wicked come out as a movie?

    Yes. The Broadway phenomenon “Wicked” has been adapted into two films with director Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “In the Heights”) at the helm and an all-star cast that includes Broadway’s own Cynthia Erivo (“The Color Purple” revival) as Elphaba and pop sensation Ariana Grande as Glinda.

    Rounding out the cast are “Bridgerton” star Jonathan Bailey, SNL cast member Bowen Yang, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage and “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical” star Ethan Slater.

    When is Wicked coming out?

    “Wicked” will hit theaters on Friday, November 22 throughout the United States.

    Some theaters offer early access screenings. Check with your local theater for show times and dates.

    How to watch Wicked in Arizona

    “Wicked” opens Nov. 22, but some metro Phoenix theaters are offering early access or themed parties. Check your favorite theater for more options.

    • Harkins Camelview at Scottsdale Fashion Square will partner with the Phoenix Children’s Foundation to host a premiere party on Wednesday, November 20. Ticket proceeds will benefit Phoenix Children’s Behavioral Health Program. Visit phoenixchildrensfoundation.org/wicked for tickets.
    • Several AMC theaters in the Phoenix metropolitan area will host advance screenings of “Wicked” on Nov. 20. amcteaters.com to find out which theaters have advance screenings.
    • Several Harkins theaters will be hosting a “Wicked” movie party on Saturday, Nov. 23. For $29, you get a movie ticket, medium popcorn, photo opportunities, and a “Wicked”-themed cocktail. Visit harkins.com for locations. and here it is how to get the Harkins loyalty cup 2025.

    Will there be Wicked popcorn buckets?

    Fans are obsessed with collectible popcorn buckets and cups, so of course movie theaters will offer buckets of “Wicked” popcorn.

    • AMC: Two popcorn buckets will be available: a green bucket with Elphaba’s name and a pink one with Glinda’s name, along with a GRIPPR cup with a green Elphaba or pink Glinda topper. The cubes are $17.99 each; the toppered mug is $24.99.
    • Cinema brand: These cubes, green and pink with images of Elphaba and Glinda, are part of a $30 ticket package that also includes a “Wicked” glass, a double-sided mini poster, and a medium drink. There are also Glinda and Elphaba souvenir glasses that cost $8 each or $14 together.
    • Real: There will be Glinda and Elphaba-themed popcorn buckets, cups and decorations, plus a special popcorn container and a witch hat mug. Prices available at the theater.

    Is Wicked 2024 a Disney movie?

    No, “Wicked” is not a Disney movie.

    The film rights are held by Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios, which is owned by NBCUniversal.

    Where can I stream Evil?

    “Wicked” won’t hit streaming until after its theatrical release. And while nothing is certain, including when it will begin streaming, it’s a good guess that Peacock will be the film’s streaming home, as NBC/Universal owns the platform.

    Why is Wicked divided into two parts?

    While “Wicked” on Broadway runs 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission, Part 1 of the film adaptation will run 2 hours and 40 minutes.

    It’s unknown how long Part 2 will be, and some fans are wondering why the decision was made to split the show into two feature films.

    “As we prepared production over the last year, it became impossible to combine the story of ‘Wicked’ into a single film without causing real damage to it,” Chu wrote in a statement. shared on X on April 26, 2022.

    “As we tried to cut songs or trim characters, those decisions began to feel like fatal compromises to the source material that has entertained us all for so many years,” Chu continued.

    “We decided to give ourselves a bigger canvas and make not just one ‘Wicked’ movie but two! With more space, we can tell the story of ‘Wicked’ as it should be told, bringing even more depth and surprise to the film.” trips for these beloved characters.”

    The second part of Wicked is scheduled to be released on November 21, 2025.

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    Meredith G. White covers entertainment, arts and culture for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. He writes the latest news on gaming, television, and the best things to do in the greater Phoenix area.

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