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How Much Did ‘Wicked’ Cost to Make? Break Down of the Movie’s Budget

Here’s a look at how much the movie, directed by Jon M. Chu, cost to produce, along with details on when Part 2 will follow Part 1.

“I think it’s going to be unlike anything you’ve ever seen before,” she told Entertainment Tonight at the 2022 SAG Awards—the same year it was revealed that Universal’s adaptation would be split into two movies rather than one. Universal Pictures originally scheduled the film for November 26, 2025, but moved the date up to avoid competition with Disney’s Zootopia 2, which is set to hit theaters on the same day. The release date was also shifted from December to align with the Thanksgiving holiday, creating a new tradition for audiences to head to the theater around this time.

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