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CONFIRMED: Universal Studios Plans To Defy Gravity and Add 'Wicked' to Theme Parks

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It was only a matter of time. Universal has confirmed plans to add Wicked to its theme parks. While it’s only been three months since Wicked (2024) hit theaters, anyone with even a passing interest in musical theater will tell you that the tale always had mega-franchise potential. Acting as a prequel, midquel, and semi-sequel to The Wizard of Oz, the story focuses on Elphaba and Glinda on their journey from enemies to best friends to legendary r…

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CONFIRMED: Universal Studios Plans To Defy Gravity and Add 'Wicked' to Theme Parks

It was only a matter of time. Universal has confirmed plans to add Wicked to its theme parks. While it’s only been three months since Wicked (2024) hit theaters, anyone with even a passing interest in musical theater will tell you that the tale always had mega-franchise potential. Acting as a prequel, midquel, and semi-sequel to The Wizard of Oz, the story focuses on Elphaba and Glinda on their journey from enemies to best friends to legendary r…

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Universal Studios Japan Announces ‘Wicked’ Celebration with Film’s Japanese Release

Universal Studios Japan has announced a “Wicked” celebration coming to the park in honor of the country’s theatrical release of the film. Source: Universal Studios Japan“Wicked” was released in the United States on November 22, 2024. However, its official Japanese release date is March 7, 2025. Universal Studios Japan plans to celebrate this release with meet and greets, special treats, exclusive merchandise, and a special costume exhibit. Elpha…

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Universal Continues Whirlwind Expansion Plans With Huge 'Wicked' News : Disney Fanatic

Universal Studios has confirmed plans to bring Wicked to its theme parks – though the exact details of when and where remain unclear. It’s been only three months since Wicked (2024) made its theatrical debut, but the musical’s potential as a blockbuster franchise was apparent from the start. Credit: Universal Pictures Serving as a prequel, midquel, and semi-sequel to The Wizard of Oz, the film – like the Broadway show before it – chronicles the …

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It's Finally Happening: Universal Confirms 'Wicked' Theme Park Plans

Universal just made itself extremely popular by confirming plans to bring Wicked to its theme parks. In just three months since its theatrical release, Wicked (2024) has proven its undeniable mega-franchise potential. The film adaptation proved as popular as its Broadway source material, with the performances of both Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (Glinda) generating huge buzz – and even Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress nomin…

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Report: Universal Plans on Expandifying Use of 'Wicked' IP in Theme Parks

In a new report from the New York Times detailing Universal’s expansion for its theme park business, there is a tidbit about Universal Destinations & Experiences working on something for the popular Wicked franchise. The report quotes Mark Woodbury, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Destinations & Experiences, as saying that he knew that Wicked had to be used in the theme parks when he first saw the movie. Wicked Coming to Unive…

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Blog Mickey - Disney News broke the news in on Friday, February 21, 2025.
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