'Wicked' Named Best Film by National Board of Review

The Broadway adaptation also earned Jon M. Chu Best Director and a special award for stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

The National Board of Review awarded 'Wicked' Best Film of 2024, positioning it as a strong contender in the ongoing awards season.
Jon M. Chu was honored with Best Director for his work on the blockbuster musical adaptation.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande received the Spotlight Award for their creative collaboration in the film.
Despite its success with the NBR, historical data shows limited alignment between NBR winners and eventual Oscar victories.
Other major NBR honorees include Daniel Craig for Best Actor ('Queer') and Nicole Kidman for Best Actress ('Babygirl').