Wickedwill be entering theaters next month and the first glimpse of the film’s Funko Pop collection was revealed. At the moment, the figures featured are the most powerful people of Oz - Elphaba, Glinda, and The Wizard himself. While it’s still unknown if more characters will be included in this set, this is just a taste of what’s to come.
This collection features a whole range of characters. Elphaba (CynthiaErivo),and Glinda (Ariana Grande) will be part of a two-figure set where they’re in their school uniforms. They will also have their own individual figure releases, dressed in their iconic outfits - the black robe with the broom stick and the elegant pink dress. Glinda will also have another solo figure release where she wears a pink nightgown. Aside from our two main leads, The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum), Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh), and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) will also have solo figure release. At the moment,Funkolisted the soloWickedfigures for $12, and the price of the two-piece set remains unknown.
While this is the first Funko Pop set based on the upcoming movie, this isn’t the first time these characters have been transformed into Pop Vinyl figures. For those unaware,Wickedis based onThe Wizard of Oz, and both the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda The Good were part of thefilm’s 85th Anniversary Collection, along with other iconic characters such as Dorothy and her companions.
What is ‘Wicked’ About?
Wickedis the film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name. Loosely based onThe Wizard of Oz, it serves as somewhat of a prequel, telling the story of Elphaba and Glinda before the arrival of Dorothy. The musical entered Broadway in 2003, and it has since then had multiple tours, both domestically and internationally.
Just like the musical, the 2024 feature will be split into two parts. The film’s director,Jon M. Chuhas stated thatdropping “Part 1” and “Part 2” fromWicked’s marketing was intentionalas he plans to create a film without worrying too much about waiting for the next installment. Wicked will feature a star-studded cast with Hollywood and theater backgrounds. Also part of the World of Oz includesMarissa Bode,Ethan Slater,andPeter Dinklage.
Wickedwill be defying gravity in theaters on August 10, 2025. Follow Collider to keep up to date with the latest updates.
Wicked: Part One
The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
