Wicked dropped on digital very, very early

It’s time to ring in 2025 with Bad at home: the musical blockbuster with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo closed a New Year’s digital release. It will include tons of bonus content including, yes, a singalong version like the one that follows the original in theaters.

According to Varietythe film will be available for purchase on demand on December 31, and that’s not all; “Bonus content on the digital version includes a singalong version, plus a 40-minute journey through Oz that ‘celebrates the transformative magic of film on screen,’ and other material.” (Unfortunately, going by the list below, it doesn’t appear that the bonus material includes the cut scene in a poppy field which showed how Glinda, ElphieFiyero, Boq and Nessa become fast friends.)

Variety also notes that Bad will be available to buy “on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox and Microsoft Movies & TV.”

It seems a bit early for the film to drop digitally, as the 4K Blu-ray release is scheduled for February 5th. Many fans still go to theaters to watch, so we hope that this digital surprise does not mean. it will be pulled soon. It’s such a fun experience at the cinema with a crowd dressing up – and the singalong version has only been in theaters recently.

Here is a summary of the special features from the press release:

• Sing the movie cut – Cheer up, it’s your turn to sing your way through Oz! Sing along to all your favorite Wicked songs as you join Elphaba and Glinda on their magical journey.

Deleted and extended scenes:

• Pfannee and ShenShen meet Glinda: Gathered at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee, and ShenShen reminisce about their past by performing a twirling routine together.
• Shiz Gazette presents Fiyero: Excitement spreads throughout Shiz as word gets out that Prince Fiyero is on his way.
• Toss Toss: Glinda teaches Elphaba the art of Toss Toss, with mixed results.
• Elphaba & Fiyero in the forest: The relationship between Elphaba and Fiyero takes a turn when they come to care for a lost lion cub.
• Elphaba’s promise: Elphaba promises Glinda that they both hope to strengthen their friendship.
• Farewell to the train platform: Glinda, Madame Morrible and Governor Thropp team up to send Elphaba to Emerald City.
• Boq & Elphaba Talk: Elphaba challenges Boq to face the truth about his feelings for Nessarose, but she has trouble doing the same when it comes to Fiyero.
• Train Ride to Emerald City: Glinda and Elphaba expand their world by taking a luxurious train ride to the Emerald City.
• In the Emerald City: The bustling streets of Emerald City take Glinda and Elphaba one step closer to finally meeting the Wizard.
• Palace Monkeys Chase: Elphaba and Glinda race through a crazed maze of winged monkeys determined to take them down.

Do more wicked:

• doing it Bad – Return to Oz for a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look into the characters, choreography and creativity that make up the film’s unforgettable world.
• Welcome to Shiz – Unlimited imagination, couture fashion and spectacular production design come together in Shiz University, providing a place for artists and spectators to be completely immersed in fantasy. Designed from the details in L. Frank Baum’s books, the uniforms, clever contraptions and circular sets create a sprawling campus where magic feels like an everyday occurrence.
• A Treacherous Legacy -Enjoy the cast and filmmakers sharing personal memories of their first encounters with the original Broadway production, and how those lasting connections created emotional experiences while making the film. Also highlighted are the iconic cameos that pay tribute to the cultural phenomenon that has become one of the most popular musicals of all time.
• The wonderful magician – Follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City for an in-depth look at the famous Wizard of Oz. Inside the palace’s throne room, the magician himself, Jeff Goldblum, pulls back the curtain on his character’s magic and mechanics with special effects technician Christopher Clarke, who details how the massive robotic head of the Wizard comes to life.
• Two feature comments: One with director Jon M. Chu and the other with stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Either way, it will be fun to have Bad readily available to watch at home while everything is closed on New Year’s Day. Did you go to the theater to see it, or will your first visit to Oz be from your living room instead?

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