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When will ‘Wicked’ premiere? What you need to know about the Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo musical
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When will ‘Wicked’ premiere? What you need to know about the Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo musical

Wicked, the film adaptation of the Broadway musical, premieres this week. Are you ready for one of the most anticipated movies of the year?

The stores are filled with marketing from the film, from themed drinks at Starbucks to Mattel dolls, and social media is infused with content from the film, including interviews with the main stars.

Even though it is a musical, the only singing allowed is that of the characters in the film. Unfortunately, singing is not allowed for moviegoers watching the film at AMC Theaters.

If you’re still on the fence about seeing the movie, USA TODAY has a review.

Here’s what you need to know about ‘Wicked’:

When will the movie ‘Wicked’ premiere?

The film musical will premiere in theaters on Friday, November 22.

What is the movie ‘Wicked’ about?

If you’ve seen the “Wizard of Oz,” you’re familiar with the characters of “Wicked.”

The film tells the story of Elphaba, who will also become the Wicked Witch of the West, a clumsy student at Shiz University. She befriends Glinda, who will later become The Good Witch, deals with the corrupt wizard and finds trust.

How long is the movie ‘Wicked’?

According to AMC Theaters, the film is two hours and forty minutes long.

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‘Bad’ tickets in Louisville

Although the film officially premieres on Friday, Cinemark and AMC Theaters websites have the option to purchase tickets and see the film early.

Here’s how to get tickets to see ‘Wicked’ in Louisville theaters:

Is there a second part of the ‘Wicked’ movie?

Yes. According to NBC, Universal has divided “Wicked” into two parts, with the second film scheduled for November 21, 2025.

Cheryl V. Jackson and Brian Truitt contributed to this article.

This article originally appeared in the Louisville Courier Journal: ‘Wicked’: Everything you need to know, including the film’s premiere date