Universal’s Wicked, which will fly past the $400M mark this week at the domestic box office, has set a digital release in homes of Dec. 31. That’s a 40-day theatrical window for Wicked since opening to the best opening ever for a Broadway musical at $112.5M. Wicked is already the highest grossing movie based on a Broadway musical ever at the domestic box office.
The Jon M. Chu directed Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande musical will be available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Comcast Xfinity, Cox and Microsoft movies.
The 4x Golden Globe nominated movie including (Best Motion Picture Musical/Comedy) will hit 4K UHD, Blu-Ray and DVD on Feb. 4, 2025.
The digital version will include a sing along version and a 40-minute journey through Oz along with deleted and extended scenes.
Based on the stage play with music and lyrics by the legendary Grammy and Oscar winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, Wicked also stars Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Oliver Award winner and Emmy nominee Jonathan Bailey, Tony nominee Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage and Jeff Goldblum.
Exclusive bonus features when you buy Wicked from participating retailers:
–SING ALONG – ALTERNATE FEATURE-LENGTH VERSION– Sing-a-long-version
–DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES
–Pfannee & Shen Shen Meet Glinda
–Reunited at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee, and ShenShenrecall 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 in a behind-the-scenes journey with an expansive look inside the characters, choreography, etc.
–WELCOME TO SHIZ – Unlimited imagination, couture fashion, and production design come together at Shiz University. 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 Cast and filmmakers share 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.
–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 as Goldblum pulls back the curtain to peer at his the Wizard’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