Everyone, we have an announcement!

After 40 days in theaters, “Wicked” is now available to stream on video-on-demand (VOD) retailers, including Prime Video.

Based on the Broadway musical of the same name (and the novel that inspired it), “Wicked” is a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” that explores the life of the Wicked Witch of the West before her encounter with Dorothy and a bucket of water. The evil witch, named Elphaba in the musical and film, is played by Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo.

Green pairs well, er, with pink, and Erivo pairs perfectly with her co-star Ariana Grande, who portrays the iconic Glinda the Good.

In addition to near-universal acclaim, Erivo and Grande both received Golden Globe nominations for their work in the film.

While the Golden Globes won’t be decided until later this weekend, Wicked is available to watch at home right now, just in time to ring in the new year.

When is the digital release date of “Wicked”?

“Wicked” will stream on platforms like Prime Video starting tomorrow, December 31st at 12pm ET/9pm PT.

Here’s how to watch Wicked on Prime Video:

“Wicked” will be available digitally on Prime Video. The film costs $29.99.

While you don’t have to be a paying Amazon Prime member to purchase “Wicked” digitally, you will need at least a free Amazon account; This way you can watch “Wicked” as many times as you want.

There’s currently no information available on a rental price or date, but at some point you’ll likely be able to rent “Wicked” for $24.99 (the standard rental price for new movies).

When will Wicked be available to stream?

Eventually, “Wicked” will make its way to Peacock as it is a Universal Pictures film, although no specific date has been announced yet.

Peacock’s theatrical release date slot has historically varied depending on the title, but another big 2024 Universal film, “Twisters,” came to Peacock in mid-November, about four months after its theatrical release in July.

It could be March, which would follow the “Twisters” timing; it could be later than March, but it could also be earlier.

“Crazy” special features and bonus content:

When you purchase Wicked on Prime Video, you get over three hours of bonus features. This includes:

• An alternative, feature-length, sing-along version of the film
• Deleted and extended scenes
  • Pfannee & ShenShen meet Glinda
  • Shiz Gazette introduces Fiyero
  • Throw. Throw
  • Elphaba and Fiyero in the forest
  • Elphaba’s promise
  • Farewell to the platform
  • Boq & Elphaba Talk
  • Train ride to Emerald City
  • In the Emerald City
  • Chase of the palace monkeys
• Do “Wicked” featurette
• Welcome to the Shiz featurette
• A “Wicked” legacy featurette
• Featurette “The Wonderful Magician”.
• Feature film commentary with director Jon M. Chu
• Feature commentary with stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

When is “Wicked” coming out of theaters?

Although no specific date has been set, Wicked will likely remain in theaters until the end at least Late January, especially with awards season in full swing and the Oscar nominations being announced on January 17th.

Is “Wicked” in two parts? When will “Wicked” 2 be released?

Yes, “Wicked” will be released in two parts. The second part of “Wicked,” renamed “Wicked: For Good,” will be released in theaters on November 21, 2025. The second part covers the second act of the musical.

“Wicked” 4K, Blu-ray, DVD release date:

Physical media collectors, fear not: Wicked arrives on 4K UHD discs, Blu-ray and standard DVD on February 4th, but you can pre-order your copy today.

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