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The popular musical film adaptation “Wicked” is now available to stream after debuting in movie theaters in November. Here’s everything you need to know about watching “Wicked” at home, plus all the newly released deleted scenes, bonus features, and other extras.

The fantasy movie musical premiered in theaters on November 22 and stars Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. It is based on the Tony-winning Broadway musical “Wicked,” which itself is inspired by Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel that reimagines the iconic characters from The Wizard of Oz.

“Wicked” tells the origin story of Elphaba, the green outcast who becomes the Wicked Witch, and her friendship with Glinda, who eventually becomes the Good Witch of the South. “Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity,” the movie’s synopsis reads. “Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.”

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Ahead of its streaming debut, the film continued to soar at the box office. “Wicked” has surpassed $635 million globally, with $424 million coming from domestic sales and $210 million from international markets. This makes “Wicked” the second-highest-grossing fantasy movie ever, according to Collider, and the third-highest-grossing film of 2024 in the U.S., behind Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine.

Although “Wicked” arrived on streaming rather quickly, the popular film will still be playing in theaters even after its digital release on Dec. 31. Read on to learn how to watch one of the biggest movies of 2024 at home.

How To Watch ‘Wicked’ At Home

“Wicked” is currently available to stream on digital video-on-demand platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango At Home. You can purchase “Wicked” for $29.99 or rent the film for $19.99. For rentals, you have 30 days to start watching the video and 48 hours to finish once started.

The movie will also debut on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on Feb. 4, 2025.

What Are The ‘Wicked’ Digital Bonus Features And Deleted Scenes?

The digital release of “Wicked” features over three hours of content, including extended and deleted scenes, commentary, and more. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s included, according to Universal.

• Singalong Alternative Feature-Length Version
• Making Wicked: Return to Oz for a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look inside the characters, choreography, and creativity that make up the movie’s unforgettable world.
• Welcome To Shiz: Unlimited imagination, couture fashion, and spectacular production design come together at Shiz University, providing a place for performers and viewers to be fully immersed in the fantasy. Designed from details in L. Frank Baum’s books, the uniforms, clever contraptions, and circular sets create a sprawling campus where magic feels like an everyday occurrence.
• A Wicked Legacy: Take delight in the cast and filmmakers sharing personal memories of their first encounters with the original Broadway production, and how those lasting connections created emotional experiences while making the movie. Also highlighted are the iconic cameos that pay tribute to the cultural phenomenon that became one of the most popular musicals of all time.
• The Wonderful Wizard: Follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City for an in-depth look at the infamous Wizard of Oz. Inside the palace’s throne room, the Wizard himself, Jeff Goldblum, pulls back the curtain to peer at his character’s magic and mechanics with senior special effects technician Christopher Clarke, who details how the Wizard’s massive robotic head comes to life.
• Feature Commentary With Director Jon M. Chu
• Feature Commentary With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

Deleted And Extended Scenes

• Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda: Reunited at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee, and ShenShen recall their past by performing a twirling routine together.
• Shiz Gazette Introduces Fiyero: Excitement spreads across Shiz as word gets out that Prince Fiyero is on his way.
• Toss Toss: Glinda teaches Elphaba the art of Toss Toss, with mixed results.
• Elphaba & Fiyero in the Forest: The relationship between Elphaba and Fiyero takes a turn as they come to care for a lost lion cub.
• Elphaba’s Promise: Elphaba makes a pledge to Glinda that they both hope will strengthen their friendship.
• Train Platform Farewell: Glinda, Madame Morrible, and Governor Thropp gather to send Elphaba off to Emerald City.
• Boq & Elphaba Talk: Elphaba challenges Boq to face the truth about his feelings for Nessa Rose, but she has difficulty doing the same when it comes to Fiyero.
• Train Ride to Emerald City: Glinda and Elphaba expand their world by taking a luxurious train ride to Emerald City.
• In the Emerald City: The bustling streets of Emerald City take Glinda and Elphaba one step closer to finally meeting the Wizard.
• Palace Monkeys Chase: Elphaba and Glinda race through a maddening maze of winged monkeys determined to take them down.

When Will ‘Wicked’ Be Streaming On Peacock?

“Wicked” will eventually be available to stream on Peacock, though a release date hasn’t been announced yet. The film is expected to hit the platform three to four months after its theatrical debut, likely in February or March 2025.

In comparison, Twisters premiered in theaters on July 19, 2024, and became available on Peacock nearly four months later, on Nov. 15, 2024. The Fall Guy followed a similar timeline, landing on the streaming platform just under four months after its theatrical debut.

When Is ‘Wicked: For Good’ Coming Out?

“Wicked: For Good,” the follow-up to “Wicked,” is set to premiere in theaters on November 21, 2025—almost exactly one year after the first film’s release, as both parts were filmed back to back.

The second movie will pick up after the events of Part One, where Elphaba and Glinda uncover the Wizard’s fraud and Elphaba is declared the new enemy of Oz. The next chapter will explore the events leading up to The Wizard of Oz, including how Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of the West and how Glinda transforms into the Good Witch.

Watch the official trailer for “Wicked” below.