Guess what movie lovers? The wait is over! 'Wicked' the movie musical that everyone was buzzing about is finally available to watch from your couch . After a huge run in theaters and a quick digital release it has landed on Peacock and is ready for your streaming pleasure. Ready to revisit Oz or experience it for the first time? Let's get into all the details.
Stream 'Wicked' at Home: Peacock is Your Ticket to Oz (Plus Bonus Goodies!)
Peacock is officially the place to be for 'Wicked' fans. As of Friday March 21st the movie started streaming exclusively on NBC's platform . So if you have Peacock get ready to hit play and return to the Land of Oz.
But it is not just the theatrical version you are getting. Peacock is going all out with bonus content. Think sing-along version so you can belt out 'Defying Gravity' in your living room. They also have a special NBC aired before the movie came out called 'Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked'. And if you are curious about how it all came together there is a behind-the-scenes featurette called 'Making Wicked'. Plus expect deleted and extended scenes galore. Peacock is calling it the "Defying Gravity" Collection and it sounds like a treasure trove for any 'Wicked' enthusiast.
Now for the not-so-fun part Peacock is not offering a free trial anymore. You will need a paid subscription to watch 'Wicked'. Their plans start at $7.99 a month with ads or $13.99 a month if you want to go ad-free. If you are a super fan though the yearly plans might be the way to go at $79.99 or $139.99 respectively.
From Broadway to Big Screen to Oscars: 'Wicked' is a Certified Hit
'Wicked' is based on the super popular Broadway musical which itself is inspired by a novel. It is a prequel story to 'The Wizard of Oz' focusing on Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch long before Dorothy arrived in Oz. In the movie Elphaba is played by the amazing Cynthia Erivo and Glinda is brought to life by Ariana Grande.
The movie was a box office smash raking in over $700 million worldwide after its Thanksgiving 2024 release. It also got some serious awards attention. 'Wicked' earned 10 Oscar nominations in 2025 and even took home two golden statues for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. Not too shabby!
Behind the Magic: Cast and Crew Spill Secrets About Making 'Wicked'
Director Jon M. Chu decided early on that 'Wicked' needed to be Split into two movies. He felt one film just could not do justice to the story and the beloved musical numbers. 'Wicked: Part One' which is now streaming introduces us to Elphaba and Glinda as students at Shiz University. They start as unlikely friends despite their differences Elphaba being misunderstood for her green skin and Glinda being super popular. Their journey takes a turn after they meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz (played by Jeff Goldblum) sending them on paths to become the iconic witches we know.
Ariana Grande has said that being in 'Wicked' "forever changed" her. She joked about the experience being emotional and also physically demanding thanks to all those Glinda hair flips. Cynthia Erivo mentioned it was "really hard" to say goodbye to Elphaba after filming because the character is so special. Marissa Bode made history as Nessarose Elphaba's sister as the first wheelchair user in the role using it to advocate for disability representation.
'Wicked Week' and Beyond: NBCUniversal's All-Out Marketing Blitz
NBCUniversal is not taking the Peacock release of 'Wicked' lightly. They launched a massive "Wicked Week" marketing campaign to make sure everyone knows it is streaming. They even "Wicked-fied" the Peacock logo in green and pink. On Peacock itself they created special categories and character profiles to highlight the movie.
They also used some clever tricks like a "mystery tile stunt" showing Elphaba and Glinda holding hands among other tiles on the platform. Beyond Peacock they are promoting 'Wicked' across all of NBCUniversal and Comcast from 'The Voice' to Universal theme parks. It is a full-on corporate effort.
The goal is not just to get 'Wicked' fans to stream but also to showcase Peacock's movie library in general. They want people to realize Peacock has a ton of great films from 'Harry Potter' to 'Jurassic World' and more. And they are using 'Wicked' as the big draw to bring in new subscribers and remind existing ones of all the content available.
Wizard and Morrible: Secret Romance in Oz?
Here is a fun tidbit you might have missed. Did you catch some hints of romance between the Wizard and Madame Morrible in 'Wicked'? Michelle Yeoh who plays Madame Morrible and Jeff Goldblum who plays the Wizard have confirmed there was definitely some "sexual tension" intended between their characters. They hinted at a backstory and a past relationship that is not fully explained in the movie leaving it open to interpretation and fan speculation. Maybe 'Wicked: For Good' will reveal more about their history.
Get Ready for 'Wicked: For Good' Part Two Coming in 2025
Yes this is just Part One! 'Wicked: For Good' the second part of the movie is already set to hit theaters on November 21 2025. It will cover the second act of the Broadway musical and feature the same main cast. So get ready for even more 'Wicked' magic next year.
Ready to Stream 'Wicked'? Here's Your Checklist:
- Subscription to Peacock: Sign up for Peacock if you don't already have it (plans start at $7.99/month).
- Find 'Wicked': Search for 'Wicked' on the Peacock app or website.
- Bonus Content: Explore the "Defying Gravity" Collection for the sing-along version behind-the-scenes footage and deleted scenes.
- Mark Your Calendar: Get hyped for 'Wicked: For Good' in theaters November 21 2025.