Wicked Director Says Release Date Unaffected Despite Production Pause Due to Strike

Wicked director Jon M. Chu says the film's release dates will remain unchanged despite the strike halting production with only 10 days left.
Chu expresses understanding for cast and crew unable to finish filming but says fans should still see the movie on schedule.
Set photos provide a glimpse of the scale and potential Easter eggs in the adaptation of the musical.
The SAG-AFTRA strike was authorized July 13; the WGA strike began May 2.
Wicked faced years of delays before filming finally began in July 2022 with a star-studded cast.