'Wicked: For Good' OTT release - when and where to watch after its theatrical run
Big week for Oz fans. The sequel to the hit musical fantasy lands in theaters on November 21, 2025, and yes—people are already asking where it'll stream next.
Here's what we're hearing: in India, early chatter points to an OTT release on Jio Hotstar in early 2026. No official date yet, but the window looks like four to five months after the theatrical bow. Think late March to April if that timeline holds.
Why the wait makes sense
Studios usually give a big musical fantasy like this a solid box-office runway before flipping the streaming switch. A four-to-five-month window is pretty standard for a marquee title. And it keeps demand hot without cutting theatrical legs too soon.
What the sequel's about
Jon M. Chu (movies and tv series) is back in the director's chair, guiding a story that stretches across Oz—before and after the classic events we all know. We find Glinda (Ariana Grande (movies and tv series)) thriving as a public darling under the watchful eyes of the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum (movies and tv series)) and Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh (movies and tv series)).
And then there's Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo (movies and tv series))—still a fugitive, still fighting for animal rights, and still the moral center no one (movies and tv series) can quite pin down. It's the tension that powered the first film, pushed further.
Key release details at a glance
- Theatrical release (India): November 21, 2025
- Reported India OTT partner: Jio Hotstar (unannounced, early 2026 window)
- Estimated OTT timing: ~4-5 months post-release
- Runtime: 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes)
- First public screening: São Paulo (movies and tv series), Brazil - November 4, 2025
Cast you'll see
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo lead, with Jonathan Bailey (movies and tv series), Ethan Slater (movies and tv series), and Marissa Bode (movies and tv series) returning. A new face joins the emerald mix: Colman Domingo (movies and tv series).
For the record
The film takes cues from Gregory Maguire (movies and tv series)'s 1995 novel about the Wicked Witch's backstory and reframes Oz through that lens. If you want an official pulse on trailers and assets, keep an eye on the studio's hub:
What this could mean for your coverage
If you're planning calendars or column space, pencil in a likely India streaming window in early Q2 2026. But stay flexible—these windows can slide a couple of weeks either way. And outside India, global streaming partners haven't been formally announced yet, so expect territory-by-territory updates.
Bottom line: see it in theaters now, then watch for a formal OTT date in the new year. We'll update once the platform confirms the premiere.
