Runtime Details for the Upcoming Wicked Film: What to Expect

Wicked is an eagerly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical created by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman.

This Broadway production is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel, also titled Wicked, which was published in 1995.

Set in the enchanting Land of Oz, this film unfolds long before the events depicted in the iconic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz. It chronicles the journeys of Elphaba and Galinda, leading to their transformations into the notorious Wicked Witch of the West and the beloved Glinda the Good, respectively.

The runtime for Wicked is established at 160 minutes, which equates to 2 hours and 40 minutes.

What is the runtime of the 2024 film Wicked?

Ariana Grande seen as Galinda Upland (Image via Instagram/@universalpictures)

The film is slated to hit U.S. theaters on November 22, 2024. This initial installment will cover the first half of the popular stage production, while the latter half will be explored in Wicked: Part Two, which is set to be released on November 21, 2025.

As per information from ticket booking platforms like Fandango and AMC Theatres, Wicked has a confirmed runtime of 160 minutes (2 hours and 40 minutes). This duration closely mirrors that of the Broadway musical, which runs for 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.

The film’s extended runtime is largely attributed to the filmmakers’ desire to incorporate new characters and additional songs, enriching the original narrative.

Plot Overview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6COmYeLsz4c

Wicked – Official Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6COmYeLsz4c)

Wicked follows Elphaba Thropp (portrayed by Cynthia Erivo), a young woman with green skin who arrives at Shiz University eager to study magic. At the university, she befriends the popular Galinda Upland (played by Ariana Grande). Despite their contrasting personalities, the duo forms a close friendship that is ultimately challenged by the enigmatic Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum).

As Galinda seeks power and Elphaba strives to maintain her integrity, their relationship becomes strained, leading them down divergent paths and sealing their fates as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.