When Wicked first hit bookstores back in 1995, no one could have predicted that it would eventually become the second-highest grossing Broadway show of all time and that its film adaptation would gross over $756 million worldwide. And now, thirty years later, a television special celebrating the upcoming release of its sequel, Wicked: For Good, is coming. That's right: The two-hour spectacular, Wicked: One Wonderful Night, is headlined by the film's two stars—Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande—and will be full of surprises, including a never-before-seen clip from Wicked: For Good.
Read on for more about Wicked: One Wonderful Night, including when and where it will air and how you can watch it for free.
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Pictured (L to R): Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande -- (Photo by: Griffin Nagel/NBC)NBC
What is Wicked: One Wonderful Night?
Wicked: One Wonderful Night is a two-hour special celebrating the upcoming release of Wicked: For Good, the second part and conclusion of the Wicked movies starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Filmed at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Wicked: One Wonderful Night will include reimagined musical arrangements, cast interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, exclusive surprises and a world premiere clip of what’s to come in the next chapter of Oz.
Pictured (L to R): Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater. (Photo by: Griffin Nagel/NBC)The film’s stars, Academy Award-nominated Erivo and Academy Award-nominated Grande, will lead a one-time-only, two-hour special featuring electrifying performances alongside their Wicked: For Good co-stars—Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum, Tony nominee Ethan Slater, five-time Emmy nominee Bowen Yang and breakout talent Marissa Bode.
Will there be other guests in Wicked: One Wonderful Night?
Wicked: One Wonderful Night will also feature appearances from celebrated Wicked and Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu, Stephen Schwartz and other surprise guests.
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Yes! In addition to a world premiere sneak peek of Wicked: For Good, the special will also feature two new original songs, written for the new film by the stage musical’s legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The special will also give fans an exclusive opportunity to hear songs from the upcoming film for the first time.
What is the release date of Wicked: One Wonderful Night?
Wicked: One Wonderful Night premieres on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and is available to stream the next day on Peacock.
Wicked: One Wonderful Night will have its broadcast premiere on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and will then be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
When does Wicked: For Good premiere in theatres?
Wicked: For Good opens in theaters on Friday, Nov. 21.
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Wicked will make its broadcast debut on NBC on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. It's the perfect time to watch for the first time, or rewatch it as a refresher before Wicked: For Good hits theaters nationwide just two days later!
Check out images from Wicked: One Wonderful Night
Take a look at some select images from Wicked: One Wonderful Night in the gallery below.
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