Wickedis also unique among movie musicals because of its two-part structure.

ManyWickedfans questioned how that would work, especially given Part 1’s staggering runtime.

(Said prank involves a hat that will become very important in Elphaba’s future.)

Ariana Grande as Glinda smiling and pressing her head against Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in Wicked.

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Prior to Galinda and Elphaba’s friendship, each has a major upheaval in their lives.

Elphaba soars off toward the West… and the film ends with a “To Be Continued” sign.

Wickedis now playing in theaters.

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, wearing her black hat, in Wicked.

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The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.

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The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.

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