The number of fantasy blockbusters is limited this year. But in the final stages, an even more exciting project awaits us: Wicked. The film adaptation of the musical of the same name in cinemas worldwide and turns the familiar story of the classic The Wizard of Oz on its head.
Three months before the cinema release, Universal has now released a new trailer, which, like the previous insights into the film, features colorful imagery impressed. Below you can enjoy the magnificent preview. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are in the lead roles in the Wicked adaptation.
New Wicked trailer: The film adaptation of the Broadway hit promises to be the ultimate fantasy event of the year
Wicked – Trailer 3 (German) HD
The story of Wicked begins long before Dorothy’s journey to the magical land and focuses on two characters who could hardly be more differentOn the one hand, there is the popular witch Glinda (Ariana Grande), who has the world at her feet. On the other hand, there is Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), an outsider in the coven.
Despite their obvious differences, the two find each other at the Shiz Magic University. However, the unlikely friendship soon becomes put to the testAs dreamy as the world of Oz looks, there are many dangers and trials lurking along the yellow stone road that will change our characters forever.
Wicked is based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire and the popular stage play that premiered in 2003. According to BroadwayWorld, Wicked grossed over 1.6 billion US dollars Only one musical was more successful: The Lion King.
This success is now set to be repeated on the big screen. Wicked is coming in two parts to the cinema, both directed by Jon M. Chu, who is very familiar with dance, singing and movement. Not only did he direct the first two Step Up films, he is also behind the successful musical film adaptation In the Heights.
Fantasy epic: When will Wicked be released in cinemas?
Wicked starts on December 12, 2024 in German cinemas. Universal is positioning the film as a major event blockbuster, perfect for the Christmas season. Wicked could work just as well as the fantasy musical Wonka, which hit cinemas at the same time last year and turned out to be an ideal family film for the holidays. The second part of the Wicked saga will follow on November 27, 2025.