Film 'WICKED' Reported to be Released Earlier than 'MOANA 2', What's the Reason?

1. About the film WICKED

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The film WICKED, based on Gregory Maguire's book titled WICKED: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST published in 1995, takes characters from the classic novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, first published in 1900. This story brings characters from the widely known world of Oz, especially in the iconic 1939 film adaptation, The Wizard of Oz, which starred Judy Garland as Dorothy.

In this musical film adaptation, renowned singer Ariana Grande will portray Glinda, known as the Good Witch of the North. She will star alongside Cynthia Erivo, Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Musical, who will portray Elphaba, or the Wicked Witch of the West. These characters have a complex relationship in the story, depicting their friendship that begins with tension and conflict in a world full of intrigue and magic.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's roles are expected to breathe new life into these characters, combining modern nuances and strong musical energy into a story that is already familiar to many audiences. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu, is expected to deliver stunning visuals and narrative to meet the expectations of loyal Broadway musical fans and Oz fans worldwide.

2. Ariana Grande's Obsession

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Ariana Grande has revealed that starring in the film WICKED is a long-held dream of hers since she was a child. In a behind-the-scenes video of the film production, Ariana Grande talks about how her experience of watching the WICKED show on Broadway at the age of 10 was very impressive and gave her great inspiration. Now, many years later, she can fulfill that dream by playing the character Glinda, one of the iconic roles in the story that she loves.

Jon M. Chu, the director of this film, is also very excited to work on this big project. Jon M. Chu, who spoke to the CinemaCon audience during the debut of the film clip in Las Vegas in April, stated that they have a great dream for the WICKED project. He described this film as a journey to a magical land filled with stunning sights and sounds, as well as a performance that will uplift the audience's spirits and perhaps bring forth deep emotional moments.

In addition to Ariana Grande, the film WICKED also involves several other big names. Michelle Yeoh will play Madame Morrible, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, and Ethan Slater as Boq. Apparently, this film is the first part of a big project, which will be divided into two parts. The second part, titled WICKED: PART TWO, is scheduled to be released in theaters on Tuesday, November 26, 2025, just one day before Thanksgiving that year.

3. Synopsis

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The film WICKED tells the story of two witches, Glinda and Elphaba, who have very different characteristics. Glinda is portrayed as a popular girl who is special and ambitious, but has not found the true essence of life. Meanwhile, Elphaba is often treated with prejudice because of her green skin color. Fate brings them together as students at Shiz University in the Land of Oz, which is full of wonders and adventures.

These two characters form a strong friendship. However, at a certain point in the story, they choose different paths in life. Glinda is tempted by her desire for popularity and power, while Elphaba chooses to remain steadfast in the values of honesty and integrity, even though this brings unexpected consequences that change their future.

The adventures they experience together ultimately lead them to fulfill their respective destinies: Glinda becomes Glinda the Good, while Elphaba is known as the Wicked Witch of the West. This story portrays their emotional and spiritual journey in facing trials and challenges in a world full of magic and political intrigue in the fantastic Land of Oz.

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