Peacock Exclusively Streams Universal Pictures’ Global Cinematic Event “Wicked” Beginning March 21 [VIDEO]

Nominated for 10 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Universal Pictures’ cinematic triumph WICKED begins streaming exclusively on Peacock on March 21.

WICKED stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and more.

The biggest Broadway adaptation of all-time globally, WICKED won the Golden Globe Award® for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. The film is also nominated for 10 Academy Awards®, including:

ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS

Best Picture – Marc Platt, producer

Actress in a Leading Role – Cynthia Erivo

Actress in a Supporting Role – Ariana Grande

Costume Design – Paul Tazewell

Film Editing – Myron Kerstein

Makeup and Hairstyling – Frances Hannon, Laura Blount, and Sara Nuth

Original Score – John Powell and Stephen Schwartz

Production Design – Nathan Crowley; Set Decoration: Lee Sandales

Sound – Simon Hayes, Nancy Nugent Title, Jack Dolman, Andy Nelson, and John Marquis

Visual Effects – Pablo Helman, Jonathan Fawkner, David Shirk and Paul Corbould

In addition to WICKED, stream the full “Defying Gravity” Collection of Peacock bonus content:

Sing-Along 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.

Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked NBC Special

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reveal their journey into Oz with personal footage from set and a world exclusive scene, alongside Wicked cast members Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.

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.

Deleted & Extended Scenes

Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda

Reunited at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee and ShenShen recall their past by performing a twirling routine together.

Toss Toss

Glinda teaches Elphaba the art of Toss Toss, with mixed results.

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.

Palace Monkeys Chase

Elphaba and Glinda race through a maddening maze of winged monkeys determined to take them down.

Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes

On Set with Jon M. Chu

A Wicked Legacy

As Seen on Screen Podcast Episodes

Defying Gravity with Wicked Director Jon M. Chu

Opening the Aperture of Wicked with Director of Photography Alice Brooks ASC

Universal’s biggest films of the year stream first on Peacock, shortly after their theatrical debuts. Subscribers get access to award-winning films and blockbuster favorites from Universal, Blumhouse, Focus Features, Illumination, and DreamWorks Animation. In 2025, Peacock debuts box-office smash WICKED, along with additional Academy Award®-nominated films: CONCLAVE, THE WILD ROBOT and NOSFERATU.

FILM DESCRIPTION

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!

ABOUT THE FILM

Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage with Michelle Yeoh and 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

Based on the Book by: Winnie Holzman

From the Novel by: Gregory Maguire

Screenplay by: Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox

Directed by: Jon M. Chu

Run Time: 160 minutes

	Wicked
	Release: 2024-11-20Genre: DramaDuration: 162 minsBudget: $ 150,000,000
	Overview In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.