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Wicked of Oz

Name: Wicked of Oz
Released: 2026-01-29
Duration: 78 min

2026

Movie

78 min

English

A freak tornado pulls Dorothy Gale into the wicked world of Oz just in time for the down-on-her-luck Kansas farm girl to confront Glinda, a starving cannibal who finds herself all out of Munchkin meat. Things go downhill from there, as Dorothy goes head-to-head (literally) against a skull-cracking Scarecrow, a Tin Man whose hobby is to collect still-beating hearts and a Cowardly Lion who pleases his master by ripping apart anyone he sees. Oz becomes Ooze as Dorothy – armed with scavenged weapons – battles her way through hordes of psychotic enemies until she finally happens upon her ultimate nemesis, the Wicked of Oz.

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Director: Jon M. Chu•Genres: Musical, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

The untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Based on the beloved Broadway musical, 'Wicked' tells the story of Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman with an extraordinary talent, who is born with emerald-green skin and has yet to be labeled 'wicked.' When she arrives at Shiz University for magical beings, she meets a popular and ambitious girl named Glinda. The two unlikely friends begin to forge an unlikely bond, but their paths diverge after an encounter with the Wizard of Oz. Their fates and choices will ultimately lead to Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Critical Reception

As the film has not yet been released, critical reception is unavailable. Initial reactions to trailers and promotional material have generated significant anticipation and excitement from fans of the musical.

What Reviewers Say

Anticipation is extremely high for this adaptation of the iconic musical.
Fans are eager to see the performances of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
The visual spectacle and faithfulness to the source material are expected to be major draws.

Google audience: Audience anticipation is very high, with many expressing excitement about the casting and the prospect of a faithful musical adaptation.