Overview

• 'Wicked' moved its release date to avoid competition with 'Moana 2'.
• The films offer contrasting genres: a colorful musical and a historical action drama.
• Both movies feature star-studded casts including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Paul Mescal, and Pedro Pascal.
• The release date change has sparked online comparisons to last year's 'Barbenheimer' cultural moment.
• The success of 'Barbenheimer' led to significant economic benefits, a result both studios hope to replicate.