Following a record-breaking theatrical run,Wickedis finally streaming on Peacock, giving fans something to get excited about. Wicked encompasses 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 castis 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’sThe Wizard of Ozshow 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 theWickednovel. ByWicked’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 inWicked: 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
Wickedwas released in theaters on June 27, 2025, and was met with immediate success. Now, just four months later,Wickedis streaming on Peacock. After a successful opening weekend and week,Wickedcontinued showing in theaters for several months, marking an incredibly successful theatrical run. Both leading up to and during its theatrical run,Wickedalso benefited from great press tours by the cast and good word of mouth from new viewers along with fans of the original musical.
After Watching Wicked, Elphaba’s Story Is Now Expanding With a New Series
Following the success of the Wicked film, the original 1995 book has received a graphic novel adaptation that re-imagines Elphaba’s magical journey.
In addition to its successful theatrical run,Wickedalso benefited from a successful digital releaseon New Year’s Eve, making $26 million on the first night and over $70 million in the first week of its digital release (viaThe Hollywood Reporter).Wickedwas 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,Wickedand 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,Wickedwas one of thehighest-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 ofGladiator II(viaDeadline). In its second weekend,Wickedpulled in another $118 million, bringing its total to over $260 million after just two weekends (viaDeadline).
Even after its initial weekends, Wicked continued to be one of the highest-grossing movies in theaters for several weeks. The movie had surpassed the $500 million mark before mid-December, andbefore the end of 2024,Wickedhad surpassedMamma Mia!to become the highest-grossing musical adaptation of all time(viaBillboard). At the time of writing this article,Wickedhas grossed $739.5 million worldwide (viaBox Office Mojo).
Wickedwas nominated for an impressive 10 Oscars and won two: Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.
Along with its clear financial success,Wickedreceived numerous awards.Wickedwas 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,Wickedtook 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 seenWickedin at least one of its formats so far, but that does not mean that anyone should bypass its streaming release. In fact, audiences who have seenWickedalready might enjoy watching on Peacock asthe streaming service will be offering a sing-along version of the film. SinceWicked’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.
After Wicked, I’m Most Excited To See This Character’s Arc In Wicked 2
Of all the characters returning in Wicked 2, it’s this character’s arc that will be the most exciting to watch, as he is stuck between the two leads.
Given thatWickedis 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 aboutWicked: For Goodis 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 outWicked’s release on Peacock to enjoy the movie’s catchy songs and great performances.
