“The Wizard of Oz” is a story loved and cherished by American society. But, do you ever wonder what happened before Dorothy got caught in the tornado? “Wicked the Musical”, which opened on Broadway in 2003, tells the story of Glinda the good witch, and Elphaba, the wicked witch of the west before “The Wizard of Oz”. It’s an extremely entertaining and heartwarming story about friendship, love, and loss. The musical was a commercial success, amassing over 5 billion dollars in global sales, and is still running on Broadway today. With such success on Broadway, Hollywood producers decided to take a chance on making it into a movie. With a superstar cast of Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, and many more, audiences have been waiting for the much anticipated expected release date of the film. As of now, the film is expected to release on November 27th, 2024, but the date is subject to change. It is safe to say that the movie is highly anticipated, per the success of the musical, and audiences cannot wait to finally see the film.