Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread- Page 123

[KMKJ]

Posted: 12/23/25 at 10:40am

TheatreFan4 said: "Except that Morrible has been cast with many actresses who cannot sing. Rue McLanahan, Joanne Worley, Jayne Houdyshell, Miriam Margoyles, Carol Kane, etc."

small sidenote: Jo Anne Worley can definitely sing ;)

[QueenTwinnied]

Posted: 12/24/25 at 10:58pm

Even so it wouldn't be several minutes, more like one minute total across two soundtracks

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 12/25/25 at 10:35pm

I'm hearing the digital release will be on December 30.

[halfhourcheckwithmerman]

Posted: 12/25/25 at 11:54pm

KMKJ said: "TheatreFan4 said:"Except that Morrible has been cast with many actresses who cannot sing. Rue McLanahan, Joanne Worley, Jayne Houdyshell, Miriam Margoyles, Carol Kane, etc."

small sidenote: Jo Anne Worley can definitely sing ;)"

Another small sidenote --- Jane Houdyshell can definitely sing :)

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/26/25 at 12:37pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "I'm hearing the digital release will be on December 30."

 

Yes. There was a "big announcement" commercial yesterday during the football game we were watching. I was a bit confused at the time. Didn't know why it was going to Prime before Peacock but it is for purchase or rental. (I was at a bar and it was loud. Just saw Prime on the screen) I read it is expected to hit Peacock somewhere around March.

 

Updated On: 12/26/25 at 12:37 PM

[CJRochester]

Posted: 12/26/25 at 5:58pm

This was a pleasant surprise. :) 

Wicked: For Good: Deleted Scene! Fiyero and Boq Go SHIRTLESS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8MrU1fzRSM

[TheatreMonkey]

Posted: 12/26/25 at 9:35pm

CJRochester said: "This was a pleasant surprise. :)

Wicked: For Good: Deleted Scene! Fiyero and Boq Go SHIRTLESS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8MrU1fzRSM"

Best Christmas gift I got this year! 

[MezzA101]

Posted: 1/7/26 at 2:24pm

Cynthia Erivo and More Shocking SAG Award Snubs in 2026

https://variety.com/2026/awards/news/cynthia-erivo-sag-awards-snubs-wagner-moura-1236625191/

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 1/8/26 at 11:13am

It’s not a snub, she had no hope. It sadly wasn’t a good film

Updated On: 1/8/26 at 11:13 AM

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 1/8/26 at 11:26am

MezzA101 said: "Cynthia Erivo and More Shocking SAG Award Snubs in 2026

https://variety.com/2026/awards/news/cynthia-erivo-sag-awards-snubs-wagner-moura-1236625191/"

Is it a snub if it wasn't really expected? Part one had al the love and all the buzz. Part two was satisfying, but the second act of the show really is weak. It didn't get the same love, nor did it really have much buzz.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 1/8/26 at 11:27am

People who think anyone would win major awards for their performance in this film need to see other films.

[ER765]

Posted: 1/8/26 at 12:05pm

TotallyEffed said: "People who think anyone would win majorawards for their performance in this film need to see other films."

I mean, to be fair, tell that to Oscar winners Rami Malek, Sandra Bullock, Jamie Lee Curtis, etc etc. These awards shows hardly have a history of giving their respective award(s) to the actual deserving/worthy winner(s). 

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 1/8/26 at 12:10pm

Regardless, a musical sequel with mediocre performances was never going to do well in performance categories.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/16/26 at 3:49pm

In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how "Wicked: For Good" would be the first stage-to-screen musical adaptation to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song in 13 years.
https://www.goldderby.com/film/2026/wicked-for-good-stage-screen-musical-best-song-oscar/

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/16/26 at 4:21pm

Just an aside...A week ago I was doing a search on Ariana Grande. Gemini AI told me that she is in "Wicked" on Broadway and has been nominated for a 2026 Tony Award (Which alone is impossible at this point in time). It went on to say that she was nominated in the supporting category so she would not be going head to head with Cynthia. I took a pic of it but can't figure out how to post it.

[MagicalMusical]

Posted: 1/20/26 at 12:10am

So while yes, it’s true I have not seen a lot of the movies that could have Oscar worthy performances this year, I truly cannot see a world where Ariana’s performance does not garner an Oscar nomination. I also think she will win, but admittedly that is, as I said, without knowing much of the competition.

[joevitus]

Posted: 1/20/26 at 12:31am

TotallyEffed said: "People who think anyone would win majorawards for their performance in this film need to see other films."

Did you think their performances were better in the first film? They seemed pretty consistent across both pictures, so I don't get the assumption (which, from upvotes, a few others share) that the actresses were somehow worse the second time around.

[LooseTapScrews]

Posted: 1/20/26 at 12:52am

MagicalMusical said: "So while yes, it’s true I have not seen a lot of the movies that could have Oscar worthy performances this year, I truly cannot see a world where Ariana’s performance doesnot garner an Oscar nomination. I also think she will win, but admittedly that is, as I said, without knowing much of the competition."

Having seen all of the films that are competitive in Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars, I still think Ariana is going to get a nomination, although I now have her in fifth place and I wouldn’t be shocked if she isn’t nominated. 

 

It seems to be Teyana Taylor’s to lose for OBAA with Amy Madigan (Weapons), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value) and Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners) as the others nominated. But I absolutely can see Odessa A’zion getting in and bumping someone else and I think Ariana is the most likely if that happens.. 

 

But speaking of the supporting categories… I just can’t understand how Paul Mescal is not the front runner to take home the award. They’re all great and all are win competitive… but it blows my mind that he’s not seriously being talked about for the win. 

 

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 1/20/26 at 1:33am

joevitus said: "TotallyEffed said: "People who think anyone would win majorawards for their performance in this film need to see other films."

Did you think their performances were better in the first film? They seemed pretty consistent across both pictures, so I don't get the assumption (which, from upvotes, a few others share) that the actresses were somehow worse the second time around."


They were fine the first time and fine the second time. Michelle Yeoh was absolutely horrendous in part two, though. At this point, there’s a strong chance Ariana won’t even be nominated.

Paul Mescal was indeed great.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/20/26 at 6:12am

LooseTapScrews said: "MagicalMusical said: "So while yes, it’s true I have not seen a lot of the movies that could have Oscar worthy performances this year, I truly cannot see a world where Ariana’s performance doesnot garner an Oscar nomination. I also think she will win, but admittedly that is, as I said, without knowing much of the competition."

Having seen all of the films that are competitive in Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars, I still think Ariana is going to get a nomination, although I now have her in fifth place and I wouldn’t be shocked if she isn’t nominated.

It seems to be Teyana Taylor’s to lose for OBAA with Amy Madigan (Weapons), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value) and Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners) as the others nominated. But I absolutely can see Odessa A’zion getting in and bumping someone else and I think Ariana is the most likely if that happens.."

Believe it or not, I actually am predicting A'zion to get in over Grande.

[Kad]

Posted: 1/22/26 at 9:07am

Well, it looks like For Good was totally shut out from the Oscars. 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/22/26 at 9:09am

So I predicted Wicked: For Good to receive 4 Oscar nominations for Best Costume Design, Best Makeup & Hairstyling, Best Production Design, and Best Visual Effects. Given how the music branch has lately proven to be pretty snobby when it comes to adding new material to a pre-existing song score, I knew 'The Girl in the Bubble' would miss Best Original Song.

To my great surprise, the film completely blanked! Remember when I said that the first film wasn't gonna be a big Oscar player? Turns out I was more right regarding the second one.

[BwayLB]

Posted: 1/22/26 at 9:31am

I can’t believe For Good has been snubbed.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 1/22/26 at 9:43am

I can, it was terrible. 

[TheOtherOne2]

Posted: 1/22/26 at 9:47am

Why on earth should any of them have been nominated two years in a row for the same production? They suckered millions of dollars out of people.  They don't need Oscars, too.