What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedWicked
Jon M. Chu · Film · 2024
If you loved Wicked, start with Wicked (Gregory Maguire) — a book from the same story. Below: 2 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Wicked across media.
If Wicked captivated you, you likely crave stories that challenge established moral binaries through the lens of social outsiders.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Wicked: For Good
Jon M. Chu · Film · 2025
Books on the same thread
Elphie
Gregory Maguire · Book
Explores: coming of age, villain origin, social alienation.
Just as Wicked explores Elphaba's transformation, this book provides the essential background on her formative years, deepening your understanding of the social alienation that defines her character's tragic journey.
The Wizard of Oz
Lyman Frank Baum · Book · 2009
Explores: Journey of self-discovery, Good vs. Evil, The power of friendship.
Since Wicked reimagines the lore of Oz, return to this foundational text to see how the original journey of self-discovery serves as the blueprint for the world you love.
Series on the same thread
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with Wicked: Outsider Perspective.
You will recognize the outsider perspective in Wednesday that makes Wicked so compelling, as she navigates the complex social hierarchies and mysteries of a school for gifted individuals.
The Witcher
Lauren Schmidt Hissrich · Series · 2019
Explores: Destiny vs. Free Will, Moral Ambiguity, Prejudice and Discrimination.
The Witcher mirrors the struggle between destiny and free will found in Wicked, placing a misunderstood protagonist in a world where prejudice and moral ambiguity reign supreme.
Goblin
Kim Eun-sook · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with Wicked: Fantasy Romance.
If the supernatural romance and weight of destiny in Wicked moved you, this drama offers a similar exploration of fate and the personal costs of an immortal existence.
The Chosen
Dallas Jenkins · Series · 2019
Explores: Faith, Redemption, Discipleship.
Much like the character arcs in Wicked, this series focuses on the profound personal transformation of individuals as they encounter a figure who challenges their existing worldview.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Preamble
Sharon McMahon · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Critical thinking, Media literacy, Civic engagement.
Wicked invites you to question the narratives of those in power, and this podcast provides the critical thinking tools needed to analyze the complex stories shaping our world.
Nice White Parents
Serial Productions & The New York Times · Podcast · 2022
Explores: systemic inequality, educational reform, privilege and power.
The social justice themes that drive the conflict in Wicked find a real-world parallel here, as this series investigates how privilege and power influence the structures surrounding us.
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Common questions
Is the 2024 Wicked movie based on the book?
Yes, the 2024 movie Wicked is an adaptation of the source material from the novel Wicked. The film follows the story of Elphaba and Glinda at Shiz University as they navigate their unlikely friendship and eventual paths to becoming the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
What is the order of the Wicked movies?
The cinematic adaptation of the story begins with the 2024 film Wicked. This will be followed by the second installment, Wicked: For Good, which is scheduled for release in 2025. These two films complete the planned screen adaptation of the source material.
Does the 2024 Wicked movie cover the entire book?
The story of Wicked is told across two films. The 2024 movie Wicked introduces the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda at Shiz University, while the conclusion of the narrative is covered in the 2025 sequel titled Wicked: For Good.
Should I read the book Wicked before watching the movie?
Reading the book Wicked provides additional context for the story of Elphaba and Glinda, but it is not required to understand the 2024 movie. Both the novel and the film explore how the two characters fulfill their destinies in the land of Oz.