WICKED Arrives on Digital December 31, and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD February 4

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Dec 30, 2024 Posted by Kyle Nolan in DVD/Blu-ray, Press Releases | Comments

THERE’S NOWHERE LIKE HOME TO WATCH

ON NEW YEAR’S EVE,
THE CINEMATIC EVENT OF THE YEAR COMES HOME
WITH THREE HOURS OF ALL-NEW BONUS CONTENT
INCLUDING THE SING-ALONG VERSION,
DELETED & EXTENDED SCENES AND MORE

“BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR” – WALL STREET JOURNAL

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS
TO PURCHASE OR RENT STARTING DECEMBER 31st
PRE-ORDER NOW ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ AND DVD, AVAILABLE FEB 4
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Universal City, California, December 26, 2024 – Ring in the New Year with the grand cinematic triumph WICKED ! After setting the record for the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show ever and nominated for four Golden Globes^®including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, the thrillifying, must-have musical adaptation will be available exclusively on digital platforms to purchase or rent in time to celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Having cast a captivating spell on film audiences around the world, the film has earned Certified Fresh and Verified Hot designations on Rotten Tomatoes and a wickedly stunning “A” CinemaScore. Experience the magic of the spellbinding film with a dazzling bonus Sing-Along version, a 40-minute journey through Oz that celebrates the film’s transformative on-screen magic, deleted & extended scenes and so much more only when you purchase from participating digital retailers nationwide, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV. WICKED will also debut on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on February 4, 2025.

WICKED , one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, arrives on your screen as a generation-defining cinematic sensation. The untold story of the witches of Oz, WICKED stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet at Shiz University and forge an unlikely friendship – before their lives take different paths following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Their extraordinary adventures will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Wicked is an immersive, cultural celebration you’ll want to experience over and over again!

Based on the stage play with music and lyrics by the legendary Grammy and Oscar^® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, WICKED is expertly directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights). The film also stars Oscar^® winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Crazy Rich Asians), Oliver Award winner and Emmy nominee Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers), Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Fosse/Verdon), Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), and Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park, Independence Day).

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU PURCHASE AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:

SING ALONG – ALTERNATE FEATURE-LENGTH VERSION – Rejoicify, it’s your turn to sing your way through Oz! Sing-along to all of your favorite Wicked songs as you join Elphaba and Glinda on their magical journey.

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.

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 STARS CYNTHIA ERIVO AND ARIANA GRANDE

For more information on WICKED, please visit:
Website: wickedmovie.com
Trailer: https://uni.pictures/Wicked_WatchAtHome
Facebook: /WickedMovie |/UniversalPicturesAllAccess
X: @WickedMovie
Instagram: @ WickedMovie | @UniAllAccess
TikTok: @WickedMovie
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FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum
Executive Producers: Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox
Produced By: Marc Platt _P.G.A., David Stone
Based on the Stage Play with Music and Lyrics By: Stephen Schwartz
And Book By: Winnie Holzman
From the Novel By: Gregory Maguire
Screenplay By: Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox
Directed By: Jon M. Chu

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:
Street Date: February 4, 2025
UPC Number: 191329269275 (US) / 191329273371 (CDN)
Layers: BD 100
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG Some scary action, thematic material and brief suggestive material.
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)
Run Time: 02:39:59

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY^™:
Street Date: February 4, 2025
UPC Number: 191329252659 (US) / 191329273180 (CDN)
Layers: BD 50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG Some scary action, thematic material and brief suggestive material.
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)
Run Time: 02:39:59

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: February 4, 2025
UPC Number: 191329252499 (US) / 191329273364 (CDN)
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: PG Some scary action, thematic material and brief suggestive material.
Languages/Subtitles: English, Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Run Time: 02:39:59

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