Wicked is Now Available on Digital!

I received a copy of the movie to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Like many, The Wizard of Oz was one of my favorite movies growing up. All kids have those movies that they watch so often it practically burns a hole in the tape- that was The Wizard of Oz {and Return to Oz} for me.

For my 16th birthday, my older sister took me to see Wicked in Chicago and it was absolutely amazing. It’s been a long time since I saw that performance though so there had been an Oz-sized hole in my heart since that day- until now!

Wicked came out to theaters recently and after breaking box office records it’s finally available to watch at home- so you can sing along to your heart’s content!

About the movie:

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!

One of the things that I had forgotten was just how funny Glinda is. She doesn’t appear all that much in The Wizard of Oz and doesn’t have all that much personality, aside from a few snide comments to the Wicked Witch. So to see her character come to life, especially with Ariana Grande’s brilliant portrayal of her, was great.

Elphaba’s storyline is so deeply sad at times and so inspiring in others- we all like to think we’d stand up and do the right thing when given the chance but when the people you have to stand up against have unlimited power, that may change things. I’m so interested to see how part 2 plays out next year since enough time has passed for me to have forgotten Act II from the performance!

If you simply can’t wait to see how it all ends, the movies are based on a novel by the same name so you can read that while you wait! You can buy the Wicked novel here.

One of the best things about Wicked is that it’s a great movie for those who grew up fans of the Oz-verse and those who have never seen anything about it before. As much as I loved the original movie growing up I somehow never got around to showing it to my kids, and we haven’t had the opportunity to see the production of Wicked. So even with them having absolutely no prior knowledge, they loved it. Especially Zac {10}, who asked to watch The Wizard of Oz the next day- and then started watching Wicked again!

Special Features

The Digital version comes with a LOT of special features, including:

• 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

How to Watch Wicked at Home

You can watch Wicked at home NOW on your favorite streaming platform, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, and more. You can also preorder the Wicked Blu-ray or Wicked DVD that will arrive on February 4, 2025. And don’t miss Wicked: For Good in theaters November 21, 2025!