Wicked Part One Opens in Theaters

The film adaptation of 'Wicked' has been released as 'Wicked: Part One,' with a second installment set for November 21, 2025. Director Jon M. Chu explained that splitting the film allowed for a more faithful representation of the source material, avoiding significant cuts that would compromise the story. The film begins with the song 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' which provides context about the Wicked Witch's life and sets the tone for her story as an outsider. While Part One focuses on Elphaba's journey of self-discovery and choices, Part Two will explore the consequences of those choices. Some confusion arose over the lack of 'Part One' in the film's title, which Chu addressed by emphasizing that the marketing strategy was clear from the beginning. The film features a star-studded cast including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, with both parts filmed simultaneously to maintain continuity.