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The future of “Wicked: For Good” at-home viewings is unlimited.
The second part of the “Wicked” film series will be available to watch on digital before the new year, Universal Pictures announced on Dec. 25. DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD editions will also be for sale in January.
“Wicked: For Good,” was released in theaters on Nov. 21, a year after its namesake predecessor, “Wicked.” The films, which star Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, are an adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name, itself based on the book by Gregory Maguire.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, the “Wicked” movies serve as a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz.” USA TODAY movie critic Brian Truitt says the film darker than its predecessor, but still a crowd pleaser with more “Wizard of Oz” references to boot.
Here’s what to know about the “Wicked: For Good” digital release.
When will ‘Wicked: For Good’ be available to stream? Digital release date
“Wicked: For Good” will be released on digital platforms on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
The film will be available to rent or buy starting that day, meaning it’s not available for streaming quite yet.
While Universal Pictures hasn’t announced a streaming date for “Wicked: For Good” quite yet, it could be available in a few months, if the timeline of the first film’s release is any indication.
“Wicked” was available to stream on Peacock starting in March, four months after it was released in theaters. It later moved to Prime Video in September.
Where to watch ‘Wicked: For Good’
A variety of digital platforms, including streaming services like Prime Video and Apple TV, will have “Wicked: For Good” available to rent or buy starting Dec. 30.
Universal Pictures said the digital release will feature two versions of the movie, including an exclusive sing-along and over one hour of bonus features, such as deleted scenes, a look into the making of the movie with the cast and filmmakers and more behind-the-scenes content.
Here’s a look at which platforms will carry the digital rental and purchase options:
‘Wicked: For Good’ DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD
“Wicked: For Good” will also be available to purchase in 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and on DVD on Jan. 20, 2026, Universal Pictures said.
It is available for preorder at retailers including Amazon, Target and Walmart now and varies in price depending on version.
Contributing: Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at [email protected].
