Following a record-breaking theatrical run, Wicked is finally streaming on Peacock, giving fans something to get excited about. Wicked encompᴀsses the first half of the Broadway musical of the same name, which follows Elphaba during her time at Shiz University as she meets Glinda and learns about the troubles currently plaguing Oz. Wicked‘s cast is led by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande and Elphaba and Glinda respectively, with a great supporting cast including Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum and more.
Wicked‘s differences to 1939’s The Wizard of Oz show the Wicked Witch of the West in a completely different light, just like the stage musical, but the movie’s separate parts allow it to expand even further on the characters and events of the Wicked novel. By Wicked‘s ending, Elphaba has questioned everything she has ever known and changed the future of Oz, creating the perfect set-up to see what happens to each character in Wicked: For Good.
Wicked Is Now Available To Stream On Peacock 4 Months After Releasing In Theaters
Wicked’s Streaming Premiere Follows Its November Theatrical Release
Wicked was released in theaters on November 22, 2024, and was met with immediate success. Now, just four months later, Wicked is streaming on Peacock. After a successful opening weekend and week, Wicked continued showing in theaters for several months, marking an incredibly successful theatrical run. Both leading up to and during its theatrical run, Wicked also benefited from great press tours by the cast and good word of mouth from new viewers along with fans of the original musical.
In addition to its successful theatrical run, Wicked also benefited from a successful digital release on New Year’s Eve, making $26 million on the first night and over $70 million in the first week of its digital release (via The Hollywood Reporter). Wicked was later released on Blu-ray and DVD in February 2025 with additional features and deleted scenes included. In short, there have been numerous chances for audiences to watch, and rewatch, Wicked and its new streaming release adds yet another great option for viewers.
Wicked’s Box Office & Awards Success Explained
Wicked Was One Of The Most Successful Movies Of 2024
Wicked‘s streaming release continues to bring more attention to the already successful musical, and it is just the latest in great news surrounding the movie. Overall, Wicked was one of the highest-grossing movies of 2024, and it was certainly one of the most talked about too. Wicked‘s opening weekend saw the film pull in $164 million worldwide, putting it first at the box office ahead of Gladiator II (via ᴅᴇᴀᴅline). In its second weekend, Wicked pulled in another $118 million, bringing its total to over $260 million after just two weekends (via ᴅᴇᴀᴅline).
Even after its initial weekends, Wicked continued to be one of the highest-grossing movies in theaters for several weeks. The movie had surpᴀssed the $500 million mark before mid-December, and before the end of 2024, Wicked had surpᴀssed Mamma Mia! to become the highest-grossing musical adaptation of all time (via Billboard). At the time of writing this article, Wicked has grossed $739.5 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo).
Wicked was nominated for an impressive 10 Oscars and won two: Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.
Along with its clear financial success, Wicked received numerous awards. Wicked was nominated for an impressive 10 Oscars and won two: Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. The movie also won those same two categories at the BAFTAs and Critics’ Choice awards, along with snagging a Best Director award for Jon M. Chu at the latter. At the Golden Globes, Wicked took home the award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, showing that even a month and a half after its release, its impact was clear.
Why Fans Of Wicked Should Check Out The Peacock Release
The Streaming Release Gives Audiences Even More To Be Excited About
At this point, musical fans have likely seen Wicked in at least one of its formats so far, but that does not mean that anyone should bypᴀss its streaming release. In fact, audiences who have seen Wicked already might enjoy watching on Peacock as the streaming service will be offering a sing-along version of the film. Since Wicked‘s tunes are so catchy, it seems like a pretty enticing watch option, especially for die-hard musical fans. What’s more, Wicked‘s streaming availability should also be great news to anyone who hasn’t managed to see it yet.
Given that Wicked is only the first half of Elphaba and Glinda’s story, the movie’s streaming release is also a great way to refresh your memory as more information about Wicked: For Good is released, leading up to its November 2025 premiere. While the movie might still be pretty fresh in audiences’ minds right now, it seems likely that its streaming popularity will increase later in the year as fans get excited. Whether it is a first or a fifth watch, musical fans should certainly check out Wicked‘s release on Peacock to enjoy the movie’s catchy songs and great performances.
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, ᴅᴇᴀᴅline, ᴅᴇᴀᴅline, Billboard, Box Office Mojo
