Key Takeaways:
– The movie adaptation of Broadway show, Wicked, will now release on November 22nd.
– The new date puts it up against Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II.
– Wicked was initially set to release with Disney’s Moana 2.
– The Wicked cast includes Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum.
– Gladiator II’s first official images reveal the plot focused on Lucius, the grandson of Marcus Aurelius.
Exciting news for movie lovers ?: Universal just moved up the release date for Wicked. The film, based on the beloved Broadway show, will now hit theaters on November 22nd instead of November 27th. And guess what? It will open on the same day as Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II. Yeah, it’s going to be quite a showdown!
The New Date: Smart Move or Risky Business?
By shifting dates, Wicked avoids going head-to-head with Disney’s Moana 2, another highly anticipated release. Instead, its new release date puts it up against a different beast, Gladiator II.
Looking at it, the decision might seem risky. But think about it: Wicked and Gladiator II cater to very different audiences. So, while they’re releasing on the same day, they are not exactly in direct competition. Kinda smart, right?
Meet The Characters of Wicked
Wicked tells quite a compelling story. It features Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman with distinctive green skin, misunderstood because of her difference. Ariana Grande has the role of Glinda, a popular girl driven by ambition. Somehow, these two different personalities meet at Shiz University in the magical land of Oz. They forge a valuable friendship that leads them through unexpected twists and turns.
There’s also a bunch of other interesting characters. Michelle Yeoh plays Madame Morrible, the regal headmistress of Shiz University. Jonathan Bailey is Fiyero, a free-spirited prince. Also in the mix are Ethan Slater as Boq, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister, and Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
An Exciting Peek Into Gladiator II
Meanwhile, on the other side, Gladiator II is also bringing some cool stuff to the table. Earlier today, the first official images for this sequel finally dropped. The story takes us decades after the first movie. Now, we follow Lucius, Rome’s former emperor Marcus Aurelius’ grandson. He’s trying to lead a peaceful life with his wife and child in Numidia. But when Roman soldiers invade and force him into slavery, Lucius draws energy from Maximus and fights as a gladiator. There’s plenty of drama and action in store for sure!
There you have it, folks! Two mega releases on one super-hyped day! Mark your calendars for November 22nd and get ready for a double dose of cinema magic! Let’s see if this battle at the box office makes any waves. Don’t forget to grab your popcorn ?! Will it be ‘Wickiator’ day for you? Or are you team ‘Gladick’? We can’t wait to find out!
