"Only been in the cinema for like a week" — Wicked's digital release date startles fans
Director Jon M. Chu's movie Wicked, which hit the theaters on November 22, 2024, revealed its digital release date to be December 31, 2024, as confirmed by When to Stream. The movie is expected to be available on multiple major streaming platforms across the country.
The outlet further confirmed that the digital release would include additional elements like a sing-along version, deleted and extended scenes, and commentaries from the director and actors Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
The movie stars and the official social media handle confirmed the date. Netizens further flooded the comment section after the digital release date was revealed. Here are some popular responses found on X. Many wondered why Wicked was getting released on streaming platforms just a few days after the theatrical release. A user wrote on the platform:
"Only been in the cinema for like a week."
Another user questioned:
"Why did they think it was a good idea to release it this early? 💀"
"This is way too early for a digital release as it’s still smashing in the box office, but we will ofc be watching again!" explained another one.
"Why? It’s still on theaters!" asked a netizen.
While many questioned the timing of the digital release of Wicked, several fans seemed excited with the news. A user tweeted:
"Perfect way to end the year."
"Wicked is one of the best adaptation of a theater show I’ve seen! I’ll be watching it again through digital release!" exclaimed a fan.
"NO FREAKING WAYYY 🥳🥳 i'm actually so excited for this one, i can finally watch it anywhere," explained another fan.
According to Variety, the movie would be available on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox and Microsoft Movies & TV. The film will further have its debut on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on February 4, 2025.
Wicked has already made a gross of $392 million, across the country to date since its release
While many fans seem quite excited with the news about the movie's digital release, it is worth noting that it has already made a gross of more than $350 million to date, as per an article by Variety published on December 26, 2024. In its first Friday to Sunday frame, the film earned about $114 million, as per reports by Forbes dated December 26.
Variety also reported that the movie was nominated for four Golden Globes. Apart from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the film has an impressive cast including Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, and Jeff Goldblum.
After the release of this musical fantasy movie, Universal Pictures made an announcement according to which the sequel will be renamed, Wicked: For Good, from the initial one which was Wicked: Part Two.
