Overview
- Universal released a two‑minute first look exclusively on Peacock featuring Elphaba confronting the Wizard, introduced by director Jon M. Chu.
- The Tonight Show revived its viral 'Wicked Beat' with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and the ensemble, kicking off a 'Wicked Week' of late‑night bookings across NBC shows.
- Behind‑the‑scenes videos showcase the film’s two new Stephen Schwartz songs—No Place Like Home (Erivo) and The Girl in the Bubble (Grande)—performed live on set.
- The musical numbers soundtrack arrives Nov. 21 alongside the film, with a separate score album by Stephen Schwartz and John Powell out Dec. 5 via Republic Records; the full score tracklist is now public.
- Early press reactions have been enthusiastic, prompting awards buzz, while Ariana Grande’s playful hint at future films remains unconfirmed by Universal.