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“Part One” appear in the stream? How long do you have to wait?

Halloween may be long gone, but it’s still the season of the witch!

The first installment of the movie musical “Wicked” has reigned supreme, defying “both gravity and box office expectations” in its opening weekend, according to NBC.

Since its release on Friday, November 22, the film has made a massive debut worldwide, grossing $164 million. According to Variety, it is now the biggest domestic debut of a film based on a Broadway musical.

For those who don’t want to spend a fortune on movie tickets to rewatch the film or would rather watch the films in the comfort of their own home, you may be wondering when the musical will be available to stream.

When will the “Wicked” movie with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo be released?

Left to right: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Granda is Glinda in WICKED directed by Jon M. ChuLeft to right: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Granda is Glinda in WICKED directed by Jon M. Chu

Left to right: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Granda is Glinda in WICKED directed by Jon M. Chu

NBC confirmed that the movie musical will land on Peacock after its theatrical release. However, it is unknown when it will be available on the streaming service.

According to People, Universal films have historically moved from the big screen to the streaming platform within 45 to 120 days.

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Where can I buy tickets for “Wicked”? Find a Florida movie theater near you

To find a cinema near you and get tickets, visit each cinema’s website:

What is the movie “Wicked” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo on the theme of “The Wizard of Oz” about?

Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in the 2024 Universal Pictures film "Evil," Director: Jon M. Chu.Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in the 2024 Universal Pictures film "Evil," Director: Jon M. Chu.

Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in the 2024 Universal Pictures film “Wicked,” directed by Jon M. Chu.

Based on Gregory Maguire’s acclaimed 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, it attempts to reimagine the land of Oz. It serves as a prequel to the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz.

According to the New York Theater Guide, the show is about two young witches: Elphaba, whose skin is green, and Glinda, who is blonde and beautiful.

“At first they don’t like each other, but soon they develop an unusual bond. The musical follows them since their childhood friendship and explains how Elphaba became the evil witch and Glinda the good witch,” explains the tour guide.

The musical adaptation premiered on Broadway in October 2003 with Idina Menzel as “Elphaba” and Kristin Chenoweth as “Glinda”.

How long is “Wicked”?

The first part of the “Wicked” film is 2 hours and 40 minutes long.

Singer Ariana Grande comes from Florida. Which main role does Ariana Grande play in the “Wicked” film?

Ariana Grande plays the role of Glinda, the Good Witch.

The rest of the cast for “Wicked” is as follows:

  • English actress and singer Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba

  • “Bridgerton” star Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero

  • “Jurassic Park” actor Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard

  • Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) as Madame Morrible

  • SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical star Ethan Slater as Boq

  • “Saturday Night Live” actor Bowen Yang as Pfannee

  • “The Greatest Showman” star Keala Settle as Miss Coddle

  • Marissa Bode as Nessarose

  • Bronwyn James as ShenShen

  • Aaron Teoh as Avaric

  • Colin Michael Carmichael as Professor Nikidik

When will “Wicked” part two come out? Why is the film “Wicked” in two parts?

The American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande (l.) and the British actress Cynthia Erivo talk about the film "Evil" during the Universal Pictures and Focus Features presentation at the Coliseum at Caesars Palace at CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 10, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776130089 ORIGINAL FILE ID: 2147041692The American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande (l.) and the British actress Cynthia Erivo talk about the film "Evil" during the Universal Pictures and Focus Features presentation at the Coliseum at Caesars Palace at CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 10, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776130089 ORIGINAL FILE ID: 2147041692

The sequel film will be released on November 21, 2025.

When they heard that the film was split into two parts, many fans of the original piece were confused. Especially since most of the iconic songs, like “Popular” and “Defying Gravity,” were in the first act.

During an interview with Collider, the film’s music composer, Stephen Schwartz, who also co-wrote the original Broadway show’s music and lyrics, shared why “Wicked” had to be split into two parts.

“Most of it has already been shot. Ultimately we decided to make two films because we couldn’t fit everything into one film without, in our opinion, really compromising the story,” he said. “We figured no one wanted to sit and watch a movie for four hours (laughs), so it was split into two movies. But yeah, most of it was shot.”

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This article originally appeared in the Palm Beach Post: “Wicked” has surpassed all box office records. You can stream it here

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