Set in the same universe as the cult classic The Wizard of Oz, Wicked centers on a young woman named Elphaba, who faces discrimination during her time at Shiz University because of her green skin. She eventually finds an ally in the popular girl named Glinda, but their friendship reaches a crossroads that will forever seal their faith.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead the cast of this hit musical, while the supporting cast includes Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. Wicked is the first part of the two-part film adaptation, and the sequel will be released on November 21, 2025.

Positive word-of-mouth and the awards season buzz, paired with the popularity of the original musical, helped Wicked top the domestic box office with $112.5 million. It earned a total of $162.5 million worldwide, scoring the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show, beating the worldwide opening of Les Miserables and the domestic opening of Into the Woods.

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Elphaba (Erivo) is a young and misunderstood young woman, who struggled to find her place at Shiz University due to her unusual green skin. After a rocky start, she forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda (Grande), a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition.

Their friendship reaches a crossroad following an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which will forever shape their fate, setting them on a path to become Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The trailer opens with the film’s central question – “Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” – and features snippets from the hit songs “Popular” and “Defying Gravity”. Several supporting cast members also make an appearance in the trailer, including onathan Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Bowen Yang.

Wicked is coming to theatres on November 27, and its sequel Wicked: Part Two is expected to be released a year later.

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The list of musical performers was announced last week by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 

“We’re excited to have an incredible group of nominees and performers who will deliver one-of-a-kind music moments you will only see on the Oscars,” a statement by the Academy said.

Best Original Song nominees Elton John and Cynthia Erivo will sing “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from Rocketman and “Stand Up” from Harriet, respectively. In addition, Idina Menzel will sing the Best Original Song nominee “Into the Unknown” from Frozen 2. 

Also taking to the stage are Randy Newman with his Toy Story 4 song “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” and This Is Us star Chrissy Metz with “I’m Standing with You” from Breakthrough.

The Oscars will take place at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, February 9th. 

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Set in the same universe as the cult classic The Wizard of Oz, Wicked centers on a young woman named Elphaba, who faces discrimination during her time at Shiz University because of her green skin. She eventually finds an ally in the popular girl named Glinda, but their friendship reaches a crossroads that will forever seal their faith.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead the cast of this hit musical, while the supporting cast includes Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. Wicked is the first part of the two-part film adaptation, and the sequel will be released on November 21, 2025.

Positive word-of-mouth and the awards season buzz, paired with the popularity of the original musical, helped Wicked top the domestic box office with $112.5 million. It earned a total of $162.5 million worldwide, scoring the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show, beating the worldwide opening of Les Miserables and the domestic opening of Into the Woods.

The post “Wicked” Defies Gravity With $162.5 Million Worldwide Opening appeared first on thestarsworldwide.com.

Elphaba (Erivo) is a young and misunderstood young woman, who struggled to find her place at Shiz University due to her unusual green skin. After a rocky start, she forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda (Grande), a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition.

Their friendship reaches a crossroad following an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which will forever shape their fate, setting them on a path to become Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The trailer opens with the film’s central question – “Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” – and features snippets from the hit songs “Popular” and “Defying Gravity”. Several supporting cast members also make an appearance in the trailer, including onathan Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Bowen Yang.

Wicked is coming to theatres on November 27, and its sequel Wicked: Part Two is expected to be released a year later.

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The list of musical performers was announced last week by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 

“We’re excited to have an incredible group of nominees and performers who will deliver one-of-a-kind music moments you will only see on the Oscars,” a statement by the Academy said.

Best Original Song nominees Elton John and Cynthia Erivo will sing “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from Rocketman and “Stand Up” from Harriet, respectively. In addition, Idina Menzel will sing the Best Original Song nominee “Into the Unknown” from Frozen 2. 

Also taking to the stage are Randy Newman with his Toy Story 4 song “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” and This Is Us star Chrissy Metz with “I’m Standing with You” from Breakthrough.

The Oscars will take place at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, February 9th. 

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