Wicked (2024) runs 160 minutes, or 2 hours 40 minutes. It has no mid-credits or post-credits scene, and viewers can choose standard, premium large-format, sing-along, digital, disc, and streaming versions.
The film is Part One of a two-film adaptation of the Broadway musical, directed by Jon M. Chu. The sequel is Wicked: For Good, continuing the story after this installment ends.
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- How long is Wicked?
- Should you stay through the credits?
- What played in theaters?
- Which home versions include the sing-along?
How long is Wicked?
Wicked is a long feature, classified by the British Board of Film Classification at 160 minutes for theatrical release in the classification listing. That equals 2 hours 40 minutes of feature time. Trailers add time on top of that figure.
Universal Pictures released the film theatrically on November 22, 2024, according to the NBC Insider update. It covers the first act of the stage story. Plan for an evening-length visit rather than a short musical.
Should you stay through the credits?
You do not need to stay for extra footage. NBC Insider reports that the story ends with Defying Gravity and a To Be Continued title, followed by uninterrupted credits in the credits explainer.
There is no hidden scene during or after them. The credits still acknowledge the large effects, music, and craft crews. For a smooth exit, readers can use this timing:.
- Expect 2 hours 40 minutes plus previews.
- Use the restroom before the final musical sequence.
- Leave once credits begin unless you enjoy reading crew names.
What played in theaters?
The standard theatrical release opened November 22, 2024. Select theaters also offered premium presentations, including RealD 3D, IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, ScreenX, and D-Box. Availability varied by location and screen.
A separate sing-along version with on-screen lyrics followed on December 25, 2024. It gave audiences a chance to sing during the show. The standard version remained the quieter theatrical option.
Which home versions include the sing-along?
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment released Wicked on digital and video-on-demand December 31, 2024. That release included the theatrical cut and a sing-along version, plus deleted and extended scenes and featurettes. Buyers could therefore watch either way at home.
The same package arrived on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD February 4, 2025, again with both versions. Streaming on Peacock began March 21, 2025. Check the disc sleeve or store listing for the sing-along label before buying or renting.