All the Trailers and Footage for Part One of the WICKED Movie

On February 11, Broadway fans got their first taste of footage from the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked. As of this writing, the YouTube video has received upwards of six million views, and audiences continue to clamor for new footage for the highly-anticipated film, releasing in November.

If this sounds like you, then you are in luck! BroadwayWorld has compiled an exhaustive list of all the trailers and footage that have been released since that initial first look back in February. 

This list will continue to be updated as we get closer to the premiere of Wicked on November 22, 2024.

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Meet Boq! The Munchkin character, played by Ethan Slater in the upcoming Wicked movie, was properly introduced to viewers in a promo for the film on November 4. The video features largely new footage of Boq in moments with other Wicked characters such as Jonathan Bailey's Fiyero, Marissa Bode's Nessarose, and Ariana Grande's Glinda. Also highlighted is Boq and Nessa's choreography in Dancing Through Life, a key number that serves as a significant moment in their friendship.

On November 1, viewers were introduced the the beloved Munchkins of Munchkinland. The video includes new footage, presumably from the beginning of the film when Glinda arrives to relay the story of her late friend Elphaba, the Green Witch. We also see behind-the-scenes footage, including Ariana Grande in costume interacting with the supporting cast of Munchkins and Chu working on the set.

Two videos released on October 31 chronicle a week on set with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. In the first video, Grande and director Jon M. Chu recall some of the most memorable moments on set including freestyle comedy, jumping on beds, falling off balconies, and more. 

The new footage in the second video offers a look at Erivo during different setpieces in the number beginning with the Shiz University campus and concluding with a straw field. Other moments include Erivo's impressive flying stunts during Defying Gravity and shenanigans with Ariana Grande.

In a promo video released on October 28, the cast and crew of the upcoming film discuss the decision to sing live on set. The video features some new behind-the-scenes looks at several numbers from the film, including "Popular," "Defying Gravity," "Dancing Through Life," "I'm Not That Girl," and more. 

On October 27, Universal dropped a new Wicked teaser, featuring new audio snippets and footage of The Wizard and I, What Is This Feeling? and Dancing Through Life. Some of the new moments include Jeff Goldblum's Wizard, a split screen of Elphaba and Glinda during 'What Is This Feeling?' and a powerful riff at the end of Elphaba's The Wizard and I.

In another video released October 23, director Jon M. Chu introduces some of the unique features found in Doctor Dillamond's classroom, including a custom door, an accessible projector gadget, and more. Chu also explains the significance of the animal kingdom in the world of Oz which serves as a significant plot point in the story of the film.

A Wicked promo video was released on October 23, shining a spotlight on the magic present both within the themes and the world of the upcoming movie. The video includes snippets of interviews with film stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey along with director Jon M. Chu.

Costume designer Paul Tazewell's work was spotlighted in a video released October 18. In the video, he discusses his design inspirations for the elaborate costumes that are seen onscreen in the film.

A new Wicked promo video dropped on October 15, featuring a closer look at Glinda and Elphaba's Shiz University dorm room. Hosted by Wicked director Jon M. Chu, the video explores how the two characters use their space to reflect their personalities- or, rather, Glinda's personality.

In an announcement video released on October 10, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande revealed that they will be embarking on a global Wicked movie tour, with cast members joining them at each location. Stops include New York, London, Los Angeles, Sydney, and Mexico City.

On October 9, tickets went on sale for part one of Wicked alongside a new trailer that included new snippets of songs such as 'Popular,' 'Dancing Through Life,' 'The Wizard and I,' 'What Is This Feeling,' Defying Gravity,' and more. This trailer also featured the first look at the characters singing.

On October 6, a new video was released that highlights Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Similar in nature to the previous teaser of Ariana Grande, the short video features little in the way of new footage.

This featurette, released on September 25, offers a deeper look into the themes and magic that are featured in the long-awaited adaptation. The video offers new behind-the-scenes footage from the film, including scenes with Elphaba (both young and old), Madame Morrible, Glinda, and more.

This video, hosted by Wicked director Jon M. Chu, introduces the Shiz University campus to prospective students and viewers. It also features new footage from the film, including a first look at actress Keala Settle in the role of Miss Coddle and a preview of the welcome ceremony and induction for students. Viewers can also see a new shot of Ariana Grande as Galinda dancing on a balcony in what appears to be a portion of "Popular." The video was first seen on September 24, the same day that the Shiz University website became available.

This teaser, highlighting Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good, was released during the MTV Video Music Awards in September. The promo features new shots of Glinda during "Popular" as well as interacting with Jonathan Bailey's Fiyero.

This international trailer features new scenes not included in the second North American trailer. This footage places a higher emphasis on the mistreatment of animals in the world of Oz, with shots of signs that read "Animals should be seen and not heard" and an array of missing posters for animals across the land. We also see a flashback of Elphaba being bullied as a young girl, played by Karis Musongole.

The second trailer, releasing on September 5, begins with the opening scene of the show, as Ariana Grande's Glinda reports the death of the Wicked Witch of the West to the citizens of Oz before offering to tell "the whole story" of her relationship with her friend. 

This promo shines a spotlight on Marissa Bode as the character of Nessarose in the highly anticipated screen adaptation. Nessarose is the sister of Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo in the film. The video includes some behind-the-scenes shots of Bode in her wheelchair flying in the air.

A behind-the-scenes featurette from August 21 showcases the power of friendship on display between Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda. 

A video from August 12 highlights Jonathan Bailey's Fiyero and his much-anticipated arrival at Shiz University, with students excitedly preparing for the eligible bachelor. Fiyero serves as Elphaba's love interest in the stage show, a detail that will surely be replicated in the upcoming film adaptation.

A brief promo video, released on August 7, featured some new shots from the highly-anticipated film including a close look at the invitation from the Wizard himself and some new views of the Yellow Brick Road.

At the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, a new TV spot was dropped, revealing new imagery of the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City and extended audio of Cynthia Erivo's take on the iconic, 'Defying Gravity'.

In July, a new featurette was released giving viewers a behind-the-scenes glance at the building of the cinematic world of the film, including a new look at practical sets and what it took to bring Oz to life.

At the 77th Tony Awards in June, Universal dropped a new teaser that included more vocal samples from both Grande and Erivo.

Shortly after the first trailer was released, a promo video featuring Michelle Yeoh's Madame Morrible was shared. In the video, Morrible details the subjects offered at Shiz including Logic, Literature, Linguification, and Sorcery, which she teaches. She prompted prospective students (viewers) to participate in the application process by answering a series of questions.

In May, three months after the teaser, the first full trailer for the movie debuted. The new trailer featured a much more in-depth look at the characters, both main and supporting and also included the first samples of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's renditions of "Popular" and "Defying Gravity," respectively.

The first teaser trailer for Wicked dropped on February 11, 2024, during the Super Bowl. In the teaser, we were given a first look at the extravagant sets in the film, including Shiz University and the Emerald City.

About WICKED

The Wicked film adaptation stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Joining them is Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard. 

Marissa Bode will portray Nessarose, Elphaba's younger sister. The cast of characters also includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman). Aaron Teoh joins as Avaric with Michael Carmichael as Nikidik. Emmy-Winner Peter Dinklage is set to play Dr. Dillamond in the film.

Part One of the film will be released on November 22, 2024, with the second part hitting theaters on November 21, 2025. Pre-save the official soundtrack here. Also, be sure to check out BroadwayWorld's comprehensive guide to the Wicked movie!