Overview

• Fans dressed as Elphaba with green face paint were turned away from AMC and other theaters unless they removed the paint, as highlighted in viral social media posts.
• Theaters cite safety policies banning face coverings, including face paint, which were implemented after the 2012 Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting.
• AMC, Regal, and Cinemark enforce similar rules, though some fans report inconsistent application across locations.
• The film adaptation of the Broadway musical 'Wicked' has been a box office success, earning $114 million domestically in its opening weekend.
• AMC has also issued reminders against singing along during screenings to maintain a distraction-free environment for audiences.