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When will ‘Wicked’ hit theaters? Date, film length, cast

There are only four days until the premiere of ‘Wicked’, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, in major theaters on November 22.

Excited fans buy ‘Wicked’ T-shirts and other merchandise, in pink in favor of Glinda or green if they’re feeling more like Elphaba. The popular musical has also been featured on drinkware, with places like Starbucks marketing their drinkware.

The film tells the untold story of the witches of Oz and the unlikely friendship between the popular and privileged Glinda and the misunderstood young woman with unusual green skin, Elphaba.

“Wicked” is the first chapter of a two-part series. “Wicked Part Two” is expected to hit U.S. theaters on November 21, 2025.

Here’s what you need to know about the “Wicked” release.

Bad release date

Universal’s musical event ‘Wicked’ will be released in major theaters on November 22.

How long is the Wicked movie?

The film lasts 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Wicked Prime screening

Prime members can be among the first to enjoy Wicked in their city with a special early screening in select theaters on Monday, November 18.

Members can consult the times here.

What is the rating of a Wicked movie?

The film will be rated PG when it hits theaters in November. The film’s official rating description mentions “scary action, thematic material, and brief suggestive material.”

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Watch the trailer below.

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Cast of the upcoming film ‘Wicked,’ according to imbd.com

  • Cynthia Erivo: Elphaba
  • Ariana Grande: Glinda
  • Jonathan Bailey: Fiyero
  • Jeff Goldblum: Wizard
  • Kristin Chenoweth: Wiz-o-mania superstar
  • Peter Dinklage: Dr. Dillamond (voice)
  • Marissa Bode: Nessarose
  • Michelle Yeoh: Mrs. Morrible
  • Idina Menzel: Wiz-o-mania superstar
  • Ethan Slater: Boq
  • AdamJames: Glinda’s father

Bad showtimes

“Wicked” will hit select theaters on Thursday, November 21. Showtimes include 4:05 PM and 7:45 PM at Cinemark Cielo Vista 14 and 2, 6:45 PM and 10:25 PM at Cinemark West El Paso.

For a full list of Cinemark screenings, click here.

Other theaters and showtimes, click here.

María Cortés González can be reached at 915-546-6150; [email protected], @EPTMaria on Twitter; eptmariacg on Instagram, eptmariacg on TikTok

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