‘Wicked’ is set to hit streaming platforms, but you’ll have to pay: Here’s where to watch

The hit movie “Wicked” is set to be available for purchase on streaming platforms this week after opening as the largest stage musical adaptation of all time.

The film starring singer Ariana Grande and actress Cynthia Erivo can be streamed starting Tuesday on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, YouTube and Microsoft Movies & TV, Universal Pictures announced. Purchasing the movie through those select online retailers gets you exclusive content, like deleted and extended scenes, a sing-along version, and a 40-minute tour through Oz, among other features.

The movie will debut on on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on Feb. 4, 2025.

“Wicked” was initially released in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22 and had the biggest opening weekend for a Broadway adaption with $163 million, according to NBCUniversal. The movie surpassed “Les Misérables,” which opened to $103 million, the media company said.

Although “Wicked” can be streamed at home starting this week, it also continues to be shown in theaters.

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Here is what to know about “Wicked” and the film’s streaming debut.

How much will ‘Wicked’ cost to stream?

Costs to stream “Wicked” may vary by platform. As of Monday, the movie could be pre-ordered on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango, Apple TV and YouTube for $29.99.

Renting options are also available at various prices.

Watch Wicked on Amazon Prime VideoWhen will ‘Wicked: For Good’ be released?

The second “Wicked” film is slated to premiere in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025.

Cast of ‘Wicked’

  • Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba
  • Ariana Grande as Glinda
  • Jeff Goldblum as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
  • Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible
  • Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero
  • Ethan Slater as Boq
  • Peter Dinklage as Dr. Dillamond
  • Marissa Bode as Nessarose
  • Bowen Yang as Pfannee
  • Andy Nyman as Governor Thropp
  • Kristin Chenoweth as Wiz-O-Mania Super Star
  • Idina Menzel as Wiz-O-Mania Super Star

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