[02/19/25 - 08:07 AM] Peacock Exclusively Streams Universal Pictures' Global Cinematic Event "Wicked" Beginning March 21 The biggest Broadway adaptation of all-time globally, "Wicked" won the Golden Globe Award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
[via press release from Peacock]
PEACOCK EXCLUSIVELY STREAMS UNIVERSAL PICTURES' GLOBAL CINEMATIC EVENT "WICKED" BEGINNING MARCH 21
The Film's Sing-Along Version will also Stream Exclusively on Peacock, Along with a Full Collection of Bonus Content
www.peacocktv.com/stream-movies/wicked
· Nominated for 10 Academy Awards(R), including Best Picture, Universal Pictures' cinematic triumph WICKED begins streaming exclusively on Peacock on March 21. For more about WICKED on Peacock, click here.
· 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(R) for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. The film is also nominated for 10 Academy Awards(R), 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(R)-nominated films: CONCLAVE, THE WILD ROBOT and NOSFERATU. For the full film offering on Peacock, click here.
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
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