Wicked: Streaming release date and where to watch in Australia

The Wicked movie, 2024’s adaptation of the popular musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is soon to arrive on digital streaming.

Following its 21 November 2024 premiere in Australia, Wicked is finally landing on our streaming screens from 6 January 2025, available to rent or buy on all movie rental platforms including Apple TV+,Google Play, and Prime Video Store. The film’s digital release will also include some exciting extras, including deleted scenes and commentary.

Wicked follows Elphaba, who’s often misunderstood and ostracised because of her green skin. Despite that, she forms an unlikely friendship with Glinda, her exact opposite in terms of popularity and privilege. Together, they forge their own paths although their destinies turn out to be contrasting ones, testing their friendship and shaping their ultimate future. 

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Wicked streaming release date Australia

The Wicked movie hit Australian cinemas on 21 November 2024. It has also been confirmed to make its digital streaming debut on Monday, 6 January 2025, where you’ll be able to rent or purchase the film on platforms like Prime Video Store, Apple TV, and Google Play.

Movie	Streaming Date	Run Time	Parental Guidance
Wicked (2024)	Mon, 6 Jan 2025	2h 41m	PG (Mild themes)

Wicked trailer

You can watch the Wicked trailer right here:

Where is Wicked streaming in Australia?

With Universal Pictures releasing the movie in Australia, we can expect for the 2024 Wicked movie to debut on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE, following in the footsteps of other latest Universal releases like Oppenheimer, Fast X, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, and more. 

But first, it will be released digitally via pay per view (e.g., Apple TV, Google Play, Fetch, Prime Video Store, and Microsoft) prior to arriving on subscription streaming.

What is the plot of Wicked?

Born with green skin, Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo) is often misunderstood in the Land of Oz. Then she meets Galinda Upland (Ariana Grande), who becomes her enemy turned best friend. 

Despite their opposing personalities, the two develop a deep bond that’s soon tainted after meeting the Wizard of Oz. As their paths diverge, Elphaba becomes The Wicked Witch of the West while Galinda becomes Glinda the Good. 

First announced in 2012, the development of Wicked’s film adaptation was a long, arduous one. After numerous delays, the main cast was confirmed with Erivo and Grande signing up in 2021. 

Jon M. Chu, best known for directing Crazy Rich Asians, is the director. The screenplay was written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, based on the stage musical of the same name by Holzman and Stephen Schwartz. 

The cast of Wicked (2024) features Cynthia Erivo (Harriet), Ariana Grande (Hairspray!), Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Jeff Goldblum (Asteroid City), and Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton). Ethan Slater also stars as Boq Woodsman, Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp, and Peter Dinklage as the voice of Doctor Dillamond.

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