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Wicked is on UK streaming platforms – here’s where to watch
Defy gravity at home and watch the blockbuster smash-hit
You can now sing your favourite songs at the top of your lungs in the comfort of your own home because Wicked is available on streaming platforms.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked tells the heartwarming story of two young witches as they navigate their way through university and learn about true friendship. Later known as the Wicked Witch of The West, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), is a green-hued extraordinary witch who faces many obstacles because of her differentness, and forms an unbreakable bond with Glinda (Ariana Grande), who is the opposite of Elphaba in most ways – popular, loved and blonde.
The hit Broadway musical’s film adaptation clearly lived up to the hype with a massive audience approval score of 95 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes. But don’t just take their word for it, now you can check it out for yourself with all the must-know information on how to stream and preorder the DVD or Blu-ray of the film.
Watch the Wicked trailer
The film features all of the musical’s big hits, and stars Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Dinklage and Marissa Bode alongside Erivo, Grande and Bailey. With a run time of just less than three hours, the 2024 film is just the first part of the whole story, with the second and final instalment, Wicked: For Good, set to hit cinemas on 21 November 2025.
When and how you can stream Wicked online
It’s no surprise that there are so many fans of Wicked – with the long-awaited release, teasers, all-star cast and insanely jam-packed schedule of collabs that dropped left, right and centre.
If you’re keen to stream the smash hit at home, you’ll be pleased to learn that the wait is over with the movie being released on platforms on 3 January in the UK.
The movie is available on both Prime Video and Apple TV+, with the option to rent it for £15.99 or buy it for £19.99. True fans will of course opt for the latter so they can watch on repeat.
How to buy Wicked on DVD
Wicked can now be pre-ordered on Amazon, at £9.99 for a DVD, £14.99 on Blu-ray and £24.99 for those wanting to watch in 4K. Owing to the mysterious and teasing nature of the promotional campaign, the current release date is marked as 31 December 2099. But, we don’t think you’ll be waiting quite that long.
Do you think you’ll need an epic screen to bring Wicked home? Check out our guide to the best 4K TVs for 2025