Wicked, Jon M. Chu

The Deseret News spoke with ‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu. Here’s what he told us
The much-anticipated film adaptation of “Wicked” is finally here. This week, “Wicked” opened the gates to a cinematic Oz, giving audiences a closer look at the Broadway juggernaut than ever before. Many longtime fans of the Broadway musical are ...
Jon M. Chu teases second “Wicked” movie: 'If Part 1 is about choices, Part 2 is about consequences'
Part 1. Audiences that have already seen Wicked are likely looking to the Western sky for more details on the second film, which isn't scheduled to hit theaters until Nov. 21, 2025. However, we have some insight which just might make you happy enough to melt.
Jon M. Chu Waited 20 Years for the Chance to Direct ‘Wicked’
He never doubted it would work as a movie. He just hoped he would be the one to film it: “I have my own experiences with being green.”
Splitting Wicked into two movies was the first conversation director Jon M. Chu had
Before people could really hold space with the lyrics of “Defying Gravity,” Jon M. Chu had to figure out how much space his Wicked adaptation was going to take up in general. “The first question was: one movie or two?
Jon M. Chu's Key to Cracking ‘Wicked'? Starting at the End
The director tells IndieWire all about his likely blockbuster: "I knew that if we could show that on the screen, we had a movie here."

Wicked, Box Office

'Wicked' fans warned not to sing in theaters, must wait for sing-along screenings in money-grabbing move
AMC Theaters warned "Wicked" fans not to sing along to the Ariana Grande- and Cynthia Erivo-led musical movie as it premiered ...
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‘Wicked’ Breakdown: 65 Easter Eggs, Changes and References Explained
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for plot points, cameos and the ending of “Wicked,” now playing in ...
The stars of ‘Wicked’ have been changed for good. Former Elphabas and Glindas remember the magic
Wicked” actresses share why they love the show, what it’s like to play a singing witch and their thoughts on the new film.
How ‘Wicked’ the movie compares to ‘Wicked’ the musical
The beloved story of “Wicked” has just made its debut on the big screen, and fans of the onstage musical might notice some ...
Composer Stephen Schwartz on how that electric ‘Wicked’ cameo came to be
Menzel and Chenoweth’s cameo occurs toward the end of the film, during Glinda and Elphaba’s memorable duet, “One Short Day,” ...
'Wicked:' What to know about Part 2 including release date, cast
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu had previously announced the film would be split into two parts because it was "impossible" to ...
After Wicked’s Ethan Slater Went Viral For Slipping At A Premiere, He Shared A Take That I Found Refreshing
Funny enough, Ethan Slater looked back right after his fall (perhaps to see if the moment was filmed) before giving a crowd ...
Adele Really Doesn’t ‘Like Musicals’ But She Is ‘Gagged’ To See ‘Wicked’ Starring Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo
Well, Wicked starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo seems to be exempt from that disdain. Yesterday (November 22), during ...