Movie · 2024
Is Wicked based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Wicked is based on the works Wicked and Wicked by Gregory Maguire (1995) and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (1900).
The movie was released in 2024.
The play behind Wicked
Wicked
by Gregory Maguire · first published 1995 · parallel novel, fantasy
1995 novel by Gregory Maguire.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum · first published 1900 · children's story, fantasy
1900 children's novel by L. Frank Baum.
Other adaptations of Wicked
- Wicked: For Good (film, 2025)
- The Wizard of Oz (film, 1939)
- The Wiz (film, 1978)
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (film, 1910)
- Tom and Jerry and the Wizard of Oz (film, 2011)
- Tin Man (TV, 2007)
Common questions
Is Wicked based on a book?
Yes. Wicked is based on the works Wicked and Wicked by Gregory Maguire (1995) and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (1900).
Who wrote the book Wicked is based on?
Wicked was written by Gregory Maguire and L. Frank Baum.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Wicked before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Gregory Maguire's books
- Oz the Great and Powerful (film, 2013)
- Return to Oz (film, 1985)
- Emerald City (TV, 2017)
- The Wizard of Oz at Sphere (film, 2025)
- Dee & Friends in Oz (TV, 2024)
- Gale: Yellow Brick Road (film, 2026)