First Official "Wicked" Photos Debut Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda

Chu originally said that the first Wicked film would release in December 2024, and the second would follow in December 2025. However, on March 14, 2023, the director gave a new update on Twitter regarding the first movie's premiere date. "'WICKED' NEWS: We are deep into production on 'WICKED' and everyday we get more and more excited to share with u the mischief we've been up to," he began. "So . . . We've decided to get it to you all a little earlier than planned. OUR NEW RELEASE Date is NOV 27th 2024! A little Thanksgiving treat!"