Ariana Grande-Cynthia Erivo's 'Wicked' now streaming on this platform
What's the story
The critically acclaimed musical fantasy film Wicked is now streaming on JioHotstar.
Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, it is based on a 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman.
Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Dana Fox and Winnie Holzman, it was released in November 2024.
Cast and plot
'Wicked' features star-studded cast and unique plot
Wicked features an all-star cast including Erivo, Grande, Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.
The film narrates the untold story of Oz's witches, concentrating on the friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Galinda who eventually becomes Glinda the Good.
Before Dorothy Gale lands in Kansas, the story explores their lives as students at Shiz University and their meeting with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Production and acclaim
'Wicked' faced production delays but achieved critical acclaim
Despite production delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, Wicked was ultimately completed in January 2024.
The film premiered at Sydney's State Theatre in November 2024, before being released theatrically.
The movie was lauded by critics and was picked by the American Film Institute as one of the top films of 2024.
It also bagged the top prize at the National Board of Review for Best Picture.
Success and nominations
'Wicked' achieved box office success and Oscar nominations
With a budget of $150 million, Wicked became the highest-grossing musical film adaptation and the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2024.
It grossed a whopping $735 million worldwide.
The film was the recipient of 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and won Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.
The sequel, Wicked: For Good, is scheduled for release on November 21, 2025.