If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or X lately, you’ve probably seen the "pink and green" aesthetic everywhere. It’s unavoidable. Between Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba, the world is currently obsessed with all things Oz. Naturally, the biggest question on everyone's mind after leaving the theater is: When is Wicked coming to Disney Plus? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you’re waiting for that blue Disney loading screen to show you the gates of the Emerald City, you’re going to be waiting a very, very long time. Like, possibly forever.
There is a massive misconception that because Wicked feels like a "Disney" movie—it’s a musical, it’s got magic, and it’s based on a world many associate with classic family films—it must belong to the House of Mouse. Honestly, it’s a fair mistake. Disney even tried to lean into that vibe years ago with Oz the Great and Powerful. But the cold, hard reality of Hollywood licensing is much less magical.
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The Truth About the Wicked Streaming Home
The most important thing to understand is that Wicked is not a Disney movie. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Because Universal is owned by Comcast, they have their own playground for streaming. That playground is Peacock.
If you are looking for Wicked (Part One), it actually made its streaming debut on Peacock on March 21, 2025. It’s been sitting there for nearly a year now, complete with a sing-along version and a bunch of "Making Of" featurettes. If you have a Disney+ subscription and were hoping to save a few bucks by watching it there, you’re out of luck.
Why does this happen? It basically comes down to a decades-old rights battle. Universal has held the film rights to the Wicked musical for ages. While Disney owns the rights to many things, they don't own Gregory Maguire’s book or the specific Stephen Schwartz songs that make this version what it is.
What about Wicked: For Good?
Now, let’s talk about the sequel. Wicked: For Good (Part Two) just hit theaters in late 2025. If you're wondering when that one is coming to a streaming service, we can look at the pattern established by the first film.
- Theatrical Release: November 2025
- Digital Purchase/Rental (VOD): December 30, 2025
- Estimated Peacock Streaming Date: Late March 2026
Universal usually keeps about a four-month window between the theater and the "free" streaming premiere. So, if you’re a Peacock subscriber, you’ll likely be able to watch the conclusion of the story right around the time spring hits in 2026.
Why Do People Think It’s a Disney Property?
It’s kind of funny, actually. Disney has spent years trying to capture the Wicked lightning in a bottle. They even hired Idina Menzel—the original Broadway Elphaba—to be Elsa in Frozen. They made Maleficent to tell a villain's side of the story, which is the exact same "sympathetic origin" formula Wicked used for the Wicked Witch.
Because Disney has effectively "Wicked-ified" their own brand, the average person just assumes anything with a flying broom and a power ballad is theirs. But unless Universal suddenly decides to sell their crown jewel to their biggest competitor—which is about as likely as a house falling on you in Kansas—it’s staying on Peacock.
Will it ever go to Disney+?
In the current streaming landscape, "never" is a strong word, but "highly unlikely" fits better. We are seeing more licensing deals lately where studios swap content. For example, some Disney-owned shows have popped up on Netflix, and Hulu content is now integrated into Disney+.
However, Wicked is a massive, billion-dollar franchise for Universal. They want to use it to drive people to Peacock. They aren't going to hand that leverage over to Disney+ anytime soon. If you see Wicked listed on a site promising it’s coming to Disney+ in 2026, they are likely confusing it with Something Wicked This Way Comes, an old 1983 Disney cult classic that actually is on the platform.
How to Watch Wicked Right Now
If you’re desperate to see Elphaba defy gravity and you don't have Peacock, you have a few options that don't involve a Disney subscription.
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- Digital Purchase: You can buy or rent Wicked (Part One) on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, or Google Play. It usually costs around $19.99 to rent or $24.99 to own in 4K.
- Peacock Subscription: This is the cheapest way. A monthly sub is way less than a movie ticket, and you get both the standard movie and the sing-along version.
- Physical Media: Yes, people still buy discs! The 4K Blu-ray of the first film has been out for a while, and the Part Two physical release is expected around February 2026.
Actionable Next Steps for Fans
If you're trying to plan your watch party, stop checking the Disney+ "Coming Soon" section. Instead, do this:
- Check your Xfinity or Spectrum plan: Sometimes these cable providers give you Peacock for free or at a massive discount. It’s worth a five-minute login to check.
- Wait for the "Wicked Bundle": Once Part Two hits Peacock in March 2026, the service will almost certainly feature a "Wicked Collection" where you can watch both movies back-to-back.
- Set a Google Alert: If you specifically want the Part Two streaming date, set an alert for "Wicked For Good Peacock release date." You’ll get a ping the second the official press release drops.
Basically, the "Wicked Disney Plus" dream is a bit of a bubble that needs to be burst. Keep your eyes on the yellow brick road that leads to Peacock, and you'll be singing along in your living room by March.