On December 12, 2024, probably the biggest fantasy event of the year starts in the cinema. Wicked is a film adaptation of the Broadway hit of the same name, which has thrilled fans worldwide for over 20 years and is one of the most successful musicals ever, grossing over $5 billion at the box office. You can find out whether the prehistory and reinterpretation of well-known characters from the fantasy classic The Wizard of Oz can also inspire as a film blockbuster now before the official cinema release experience.
This way you can see Wicked before its theatrical release
While the first part of the two-part fantasy musical epic has been shown in the USA and numerous other countries since November 22, 2024, German audiences will have to be a little more patient. But this is now over. Because before the official cinema release on December 12th, you can marvel at Wicked on the big screen this weekend.
After the first preview performances on December 4th, Wicked can also be seen on the upcoming St. Nicholas weekend. From December 6th to 8th, 2024 Additional previews are taking place in numerous cinemas across Germany in which you can experience the fantasy spectacle in advance in its three versions: original version, German dubbed with English songs and German dubbed with German songs.
The best fantasy film of the year: Wicked is already breaking records
It remains to be seen whether the story about the two young witches Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) will trigger the same level of hype here as in the USA. In any case, it’s worth immersing yourself in the magical world of Oz on the big screen. Because nothing less than the best fantasy film of the year awaits us here.
With an audience score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and an average of 8.1 points on IMDb, the first Wicked film is receiving excellent reviews. It also secured a box office record on the first weekend most successful launch of a Broadway musical adaptation ever, as ScreenRant explains.
According to Box Office Mojo, Wicked has already grossed over $360 million at the box office worldwide, making it one of the most successful musical adaptations ever, after Mamma Mia (609 million) and Les Misérables (441 million).
With a budget of around $150 million, the fantasy blockbuster can already be considered a success after just two weeks – and that’s just the first part. The grand finale of the musical film adaptation, Wicked Part 2, is scheduled to take place in this country on November 27, 2025 come to the cinemas.