By leah jones
Wicked is the 2024 movie-musical adaptation of the popular musical of the same name that tells the origin story of The Wicked Witch of the West, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
If you enjoyed this re-telling of The Wizard of Oz, you should check out these movies like Wicked that share similar themes of fantasy, magic and musical storytelling.
There is no Wicked without this classic film. Follow Dorothy's journey through the magical land of Oz with the other iconic characters and the movie’s famous songs.
This iconic musical reimagining of The Wizard of Oz puts a cultural spin on the original story with a star-studded, all-Black cast including Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
This film explores the origins of the Wizard of Oz, showing his journey from a small-time magician to the ruler of the Emerald City.
Like Wicked, Into the Woods is a movie adaptation of a beloved musical. It intertwines various fairy tales and the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests.
This film blends live-action and animation into a romantic-comedy with musical elements as a fairy tale princess is transported to modern-day New York City
Maleficent is a retelling of Sleeping Beauty but from the perspective of the iconic titular villain. The film explores themes of misunderstood characters similarly to Wicked.
Tim Burton’s live-action reimagining of the Lewis Carroll classic is filled with magic, action, a fantastical world and eccentric characters.
Snow White and the Huntsman is a darker, action-packed reimagining of the classic fairy tale that fans of Wicked should check out.
The beloved film features the magical world of Narnia, filled with talking animals, battles of good vs. evil and a sense of wonder discovered inside a wardrobe.
Wonka is another musical film chronicling the origin of an iconic character. It explores the obstacles young Willy Wonka faced to make his famous chocolate factory.