Wicked (2024), the first film in Universal's two-part screen version of the stage musical, streams on Peacock and can be rented or bought on major digital stores and on disc. Legal viewing with no separate rental fee means a Peacock subscription, a library DVD, or library-based Hoopla or Kanopy where available. The Jon M.
Chu film runs 2 hours 40 minutes and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. According to Peacock FAQs, its U.S. theatrical release was November 22, 2024 Peacock's Wicked movie page.
Table of Contents
- Is Wicked streaming now?
- Where can you rent or buy it digitally?
- What do you get on disc?
- Are there legal free options?
- Which option should you pick?
Is Wicked streaming now?
Peacock is the streaming home tied to Universal. According to the Peacock blog, Wicked began streaming exclusively on Peacock on March 21, 2025, with sing-along and bonus content Peacock's streaming announcement. Peacock's current pages state that both Wicked and Wicked: For Good are streaming on Peacock. The listings include companion sing-along versions and NBC specials.
That makes Peacock the simplest choice for watching both films in one place. Streaming rights can rotate. NBCUniversal material noted that Wicked's first Peacock run lasted March 21 through July 20, 2025. Reporting on that window said it then moved to Prime Video for about 10 months under Universal's pay-window deal. Check Peacock before you plan a rewatch.
Where can you rent or buy it digitally?
According to the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment press release, Universal made Wicked available to buy or rent on digital platforms starting December 31, 2024 Universal's home-entertainment announcement. Launch outlets named by Universal were: Initial premium pricing was $29.99 to buy and $19.99 to rent on Amazon Prime and Apple TV, according to RadioX.
Later regular catalog pricing was reported lower. Rental windows usually limit viewing time after you press play, so buy only if you expect repeat viewings.
- Amazon Prime Video
- Apple TV
- Fandango at Home
- Comcast Xfinity
- Microsoft Movies & TV
What do you get on disc?
Wicked debuted on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 4, 2025, according to NBC Insider and Universal Home Entertainment. The release includes a sing-along version alongside the theatrical cut. Bonus material includes deleted and extended scenes and commentary tracks. Disc is useful when streaming access rotates or home internet is slow.
It also preserves extras that may move separately across digital stores. For fans, the sing-along choice matters. Peacock also carries a sing-along presentation, while disc packages it for offline repeat viewing. If lyrics-on-screen viewing is the goal, confirm that the selected edition names the sing-along version.
Are there legal free options?
There is no permanent legal free stream. According to Consequence, no ad-supported service offered Wicked free at digital launch. Avoid sites that claim otherwise because they are piracy risks and often carry malware or false charges. Practical no-extra-rental-cost paths depend on access you already have. A Peacock subscription covers streaming while the film is in its Peacock window.
A public library can cover physical viewing through a DVD copy. Some libraries also offer Hoopla or Kanopy where available, but catalogs vary by library system. Availability is local and temporary. Library copies may have holds, and Hoopla and Kanopy titles can enter or leave service. Search your library catalog for Wicked, place a hold early, and confirm DVD versus Blu-ray before borrowing.
Which option should you pick?
Pick streaming for speed when Peacock lists the film. Pick digital rental for one-time viewing without a subscription. Pick digital purchase or disc for repeat viewings, extras, and periods when streaming rights shift.
If price matters, compare current catalog pricing against a one-month subscription need. Library borrowing remains the lowest-cost path for patient viewers. Start with your library catalog, then check Peacock, then compare rental prices.