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Wicked Is a Smash Hit on Peacock

Oz is the new streaming hotspot.

By Madeline Nagler
Wicked

Wicked is defying gravity on Peacock. The global cinematic event, based on the beloved Broadway musical, has soared to new heights, becoming Peacock’s biggest Pay 1 film debut ever through its first seven days since premiering on the platform March 21. 

According to preliminary Nielsen data, Wicked was the #1 film across all of streaming for the week of March 17-23, amassing an impressive 882 million minutes viewed in its first seven days on Peacock. Talk about being popular

The Magic of Wicked on Peacock 

In addition to the Wicked movie, you can warm up your vocal cords for the Sing-Along version, watch deleted and extended scenes like “Toss Toss” and the “Palace Monkeys Chase,” explore behind-the-scenes content in the NBC special Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked, and peek behind the curtain with Making Wicked.

Wicked: A Cultural Phenomenon 

The biggest Broadway adaptation of all time globally, Wicked won two Oscars® for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design, as well as a Golden Globe® for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. 

Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, the Jon M. Chu-directed musical brings the untold story of the witches of Oz to life, chronicling their friendship and the events that shaped their destinies. With stunning visuals, unforgettable music, and a powerhouse cast, which includes Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, and Peter Dinklage with Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum, Wicked is a must-watch cinematic experience. 

Stream Wicked Now 

Stream Wicked exclusively on Peacock through July 20. Don’t miss out on this generation-defining spectacle – and all the special Wicked content – only on Peacock. 

Wicked: For Good

Wicked: For Good Is Coming to Peacock

Starting Friday, March 20, Wicked: For Goodis available for streaming on Peacock, which is cause for celebration. We invite you to WFH (Wicked From Home) by cuddling up on the couch with multiple versions of the movie available to stream, plus so many exciting bonus features. Also: Let the world know you're Wicked-ing from home by updating your social profiles, LinkedIn banners, and Zoom/Teams meeting backgrounds with custom Wicked graphics. Learn how to do that here.  

Think you know Oz? Peacock’s Wicked: For Good trivia game is for fans who know every character, every backstory, and every detail. Play now, only on the Peacock mobile app. 

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