As shown in an official post on X (formerly Twitter), the upcomingWickedmovie has received a brand-new LEGO trailer on the yellow brick road to its November 27 release date. In a shot-by-shot recreation of thetrailer released on May 15, stop-motion animation is used to evolve the magic of Wicked into LEGO form, highlighted by a huge LEGO-headed version of Oz.
The crossover of one of the world’s biggest musicals with one of the world’s biggest toy brands is a match made in marketing heaven, with LEGO officially announcing its partnership with the upcoming movie on May 20. In astatement released on their official website, LEGO announced a brand-new line of toys coming in the Fall to coincide with the run-in to the release ofWicked: Part One. The statement read:
“The ‘popular’ musical phenomenon, Wicked, becomes a two-part gravity-defying cinematic event with the first film arriving in theatres on November 27th and the second coming in Fall 2025. LEGO Group will introduce four sets inspired by the first film that will allow fans to delve deeper into some of the most iconic scenes straight out of Oz and explore core themes, characters, and songs from the upcoming film.”
‘Wicked’ Looks to Defy Gravity at the Winter Box Office
Split into two movies, with the first set to be released in November 2024 and the second in November 2025,Wicked: Part Oneis undoubtedly one of the most exciting upcoming releases in the second half of this year. An adaptation of the stage classic, the story is a prequel story toThe Wizard of Ozthat, this time, focuses onElphaba’s journey to becoming the Wicked Witch of the West. By showcasing how judgment and perspective can influence how a person is perceived, the stage musical, and now the film, are a champion of acceptance in a modern world that so desperately needs it.
The cast forWickedis nothing short of staggering, with some of the biggest names from both stage and screen lined up to take part. Included in the ensemble are the likes ofCynthia Erivo(Chewing Gum) as Elphaba,Ariana Grande(Don’t Look Up) as Galinda,Jeff Goldblum(Jurassic Park) as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz,Michelle Yeoh(Everything Everywhere All at Once) as Madame Morrible,Jonathan Bailey(Bridgerton) as Fiyero Tigelaar,Ethan Slater(The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Boq, andPeter Dinklage(Game of Thrones) as the voice of Doctor Dillamond.
With the LEGO trailer available to watch below,Wicked: Part Oneis scheduled for release in theaters on June 04, 2025, withPart Twoscheduled for August 08, 2025. Stay tuned at Collider for further updates.
The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
