Wicked (2024) is a highly anticipated musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu, based on the Broadway musical of the same name by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. It serves as a prequel to the events of The Wizard of Oz and explores the backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch of the North.

The film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, the Good Witch. It delves into their complex relationship and the circumstances that led them to become the iconic characters known from L. Frank Baum’s classic tale.

The story is set in the magical land of Oz and follows Elphaba’s journey from her early days as an outcast with extraordinary powers to her eventual rise as the misunderstood Wicked Witch. Glinda, who initially appears to be her rival, becomes her closest friend, and the film explores themes of friendship, power, and the nature of good and evil.

Wicked features the beloved songs from the original musical, such as “Defying Gravity” and “Popular,” and promises to bring the stage show’s magic to the big screen with stunning visual effects and elaborate musical numbers. The film aims to provide a fresh and emotional perspective on the familiar story, offering fans of the musical a chance to experience its magic in a new format.