If you loved
The Wizard of Oz
Victor Fleming · Film · 1939
If you loved The Wizard of Oz, you will be drawn to these stories about ordinary people finding courage within strange, magical new worlds.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Wicked
Jon M. Chu · Film · 2024
Adaptation
Wicked: For Good
Jon M. Chu · Film · 2025
Books on the same thread
The Land of Oz
Lyman Frank Baum · Book · 1904
Just like in The Wizard of Oz, this adventure highlights the whimsical nature of Oziana, focusing on how unlikely companions must work together to save their home from internal threats.
The Road to Oz
Lyman Frank Baum · Book · 1979
This story mirrors the central journey found in The Wizard of Oz, emphasizing the importance of friendship and the magic of traveling along enchanted roads to reach a grand destination.
Frozen (Little Golden Book)
RH Disney · Book · 2014
Much like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Anna embarks on an epic journey with a band of unique companions to overcome great obstacles and save her kingdom from winter.
The Magic of Oz
Lyman Frank Baum · Book · 1919
This narrative captures the classic struggle between good and evil established in The Wizard of Oz, featuring a young protagonist who must rely on loyalty to defeat a wicked enemy.
Series on the same thread
The Owl House
Dana Terrace · Series · 2020
Luz experiences a transition similar to Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, finding herself in a magical realm where she builds a found family and learns to embrace her true self.
Candy Candy
Kyoko Mizuki · Series · 1976
Like the optimistic Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Candy navigates a challenging world as an orphan, finding resilience and warmth through the enduring bonds of friendship and found family.
Stranger Things
Ross Duffer · Series · 2016
This series reflects the coming-of-age spirit of The Wizard of Oz, where a group of friends faces terrifying supernatural forces and government mysteries that test their courage and loyalty.
His Dark Materials
Jack Thorne · Series · 2019
Lyra’s quest in a parallel universe echoes the orphan-led journey of The Wizard of Oz, where the search for a missing friend leads to an understanding of a larger, mysterious world.
Podcasts on the same thread
WICKED: The Official Podcast
Podcast
This podcast provides the ultimate deep dive into the world-building that made The Wizard of Oz iconic, offering an all-access look at the musical and theatrical legacy of the land.
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Common questions
Is The Wizard of Oz based on a book?
Yes, the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz is based on the literary work titled The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. You can read the original source material to see how the journey along the yellow brick road compares to the classic movie adaptation.
What order should I watch The Wizard of Oz and the Wicked movies?
You should start with the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz to understand the original story of Dorothy and her friends. After that, you can watch the 2024 film Wicked and the 2025 film Wicked: For Good to explore the story from a different perspective.
Are the Wicked movies sequels to The Wizard of Oz?
The movies Wicked and Wicked: For Good are adaptations related to the world established in The Wizard of Oz. While they feature characters like the Wicked Witch of the West, they provide a new narrative context for the events depicted in the original 1939 film.
How does the Wicked movie relate to The Wizard of Oz?
The Wicked movies expand on the lore of the magical world first seen in The Wizard of Oz. By focusing on the Wicked Witch of the West, these films offer a deeper look into the history of the characters who stood against Dorothy on the yellow brick road.