Overview

• Wicked received 10 Academy Award nominations, tying for the second-most this year, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo, and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande.
• Director Jon M. Chu, praised by cast members for his vision and leadership, was notably absent from the Best Director nominees list.
• Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande expressed disappointment over Chu's exclusion, crediting him for the film's success and creative direction.
• This marks the second time Chu has been passed over for a Best Director Oscar nomination, following a similar snub for In the Heights.
• The Oscars ceremony will take place on March 2, with Wicked also competing in categories like costume design, production design, and original score.