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Wicked Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Wicked movies in order
Last updated: November 9 2026
Written by: ChronoAlice
Wicked brought Broadway's biggest musical to the big screen in two parts, retelling The Wizard of Oz from the Wicked Witch's point of view. Here's how to watch the films in order and how they fit with the 1939 classic.
Based on Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's hit stage musical, which was adapted from Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked tells the untold story of Elphaba, the green-skinned girl who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the popular blonde who becomes Glinda the Good. Director Jon M. Chu split the musical into two films starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, with the first released in 2024 and the conclusion, Wicked: For Good, arriving in 2025.
๐ Release Order
Release order is straightforward, since the two films adapt the first and second acts of the stage musical.
- Wicked (2024)
- Wicked: For Good (2025)
The story of Wicked overlaps with The Wizard of Oz, which raises a natural question: where does Dorothy's adventure fit?
๐ Story Chronology
Wicked is set years before Dorothy arrives in Oz and covers Elphaba and Glinda's days at Shiz University up to Defying Gravity. Wicked: For Good runs alongside the events of The Wizard of Oz, so Dorothy's story unfolds in the background of the second film.
- Wicked (2024)
- Wicked: For Good (2025)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch Wicked first, then Wicked: For Good. You don't need to see The Wizard of Oz beforehand, but it's a fun pairing: watching the 1939 classic after both Wicked films lets you see Dorothy's journey through fresh eyes, with plenty of moments reframed. If you're new to the musical, avoid spoilers for the second act; several of its twists are best experienced cold.
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