If you loved
Wicked
Jon M. Chu · Film · 2024
If you loved Wicked, you are drawn to stories where complex outsiders navigate power structures and redefine their own destinies.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Wicked: For Good
Jon M. Chu · Film · 2025
Books on the same thread
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, you will appreciate returning to the original journey of self-discovery that established the magical world and the power of friendship found there.
Elphie
Gregory Maguire · Book
Explores: coming of age, villain origin, social alienation.
If you were fascinated by Elphaba’s transformation in Wicked, this origin story provides a deeper look into the social alienation and childhood events that shaped her iconic path.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. K. Rowling · Book · 1997
Shares 3 threads with Wicked: Friendship, Prejudice, Young Adult Fantasy.
Much like the academic setting of Wicked, this story follows a young protagonist grappling with destiny and prejudice while finding their place within a prestigious school for magic.
Fourth Wing
Rebecca Yarros · Book · 2024
Shares a thread with Wicked: Fantasy Romance.
This story mirrors the intense academic rivalry and high-stakes survival found in Wicked, focusing on a young woman forced into a dangerous environment where she must defy expectations.
Series on the same thread
The Witcher
Lauren Schmidt Hissrich · Series · 2019
Explores: Destiny vs. Free Will, Moral Ambiguity, Prejudice and Discrimination.
You will find the moral ambiguity and themes of prejudice in Wicked echoed here, as a misunderstood protagonist navigates a world that treats him with fear and suspicion.
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with Wicked: Outsider Perspective.
Like the central dynamic of Wicked, this series highlights an outsider navigating a school for the gifted, balancing the investigation of dark mysteries with complex new friendships.
The Chosen
Dallas Jenkins · Series · 2019
Explores: Faith, Redemption, Discipleship.
While Wicked explores personal destiny, this drama offers a different perspective on the weight of a messianic figure and the profound impact of their life on those nearby.
Hazbin Hotel
Vivienne Medrano · Series · 2024
Explores: Redemption, Second Chances, Misfit characters.
If you enjoyed the themes of redemption and social outcasts in Wicked, you will connect with this musical comedy about misfits attempting to change their established reputations.
Podcasts on the same thread
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 plot of Wicked are examined here through a real-world lens, focusing on how power and systemic inequality shape our institutions.
The Preamble
Sharon McMahon · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Critical thinking, Media literacy, Civic engagement.
Much like the way Wicked forces characters to question their societal roles, this podcast provides the tools to critically analyze the complex structures defining our future.
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Common questions
Is the 2024 Wicked movie based on a book?
Yes, the 2024 film Wicked is an adaptation of the source material titled Wicked, a book that explores the origins of the characters in the land of Oz before they become known as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
What is the order of the Wicked movies?
The film series begins with Wicked, released in 2024, which follows the initial friendship between Elphaba and Glinda at Shiz University. This is followed by the sequel titled Wicked: For Good, which is scheduled for release in 2025 to continue their story.
Should I read the book Wicked before watching the movie?
Reading the book Wicked is optional, as the 2024 movie provides a complete narrative of how the green-skinned Elphaba and the aristocrat Glinda meet at Shiz University and eventually fulfill their respective destinies as iconic figures in the land of Oz.
Is there a sequel to the 2024 Wicked movie?
Yes, the story continues in the upcoming film titled Wicked: For Good. This 2025 release serves as the follow-up to the 2024 Wicked movie, further exploring the lives and destinies of the two central characters after their time together at Shiz University.