Wicked: Comparing the Book to the Movie

With Wicked evolving across book, Broadway, and now film, we explore how Gregory Maguire s darker, more complex novel compares to Jon M. Chu s movie adaptation. The book delves into themes of power, prejudice, and identity, while the film, drawing heavily from the Broadway musical, shifts focus to friendship and empowerment. Key differences include changes in Elphabas characterization, the tone, and even the ending. While fans of the book may miss the gritty realism, the film offers a visually stunning, more accessible version of Oz. Which version resonates more with you: the books depth or the movies spectacle Let s dive Subscribe, Enable ALL push notifications Follow Screen Rant: TikTok: Twitter: Facebook: LinkedIn: Official Screen Rant Website: Video by: Emma McKenna Kem Ramirez For copyright matters please contact us at: , wicked, cynthiaerivo, arianagrande