Wicked
Official Trailer
Universal Pictures

"Wicked," set in Oz before Dorothy, explores Elphaba's ostracism due to her green skin. At Shiz University, she forms a bond with Galinda, a popular student. They encounter discrimination and ambition as they navigate their studies. Their ideologies clash upon meeting the Wizard, shaping their destinies as the Wicked Witch and Glinda the Good. The film delves into themes of prejudice, power, and the forces that create opposing narratives. It highlights how their choices and circumstances mold them into the figures Oz knows, showing the untold story of their complex friendship and the events that led to their iconic roles. The film is a vibrant spectacle filled with music and visual storytelling that unpacks the surface-level understanding of "good" and "wicked," prompting viewers to consider perspectives and the power of propaganda in shaping opinions. Elphaba’s journey of embracing her identity and standing up against injustice sets her on a collision course with Oz society. The film concludes with Elphaba embracing her role as a rebel, setting the stage for the second part of the story.