Wicked, America and Adam McKay

Director Adam McKay Warns 'Wicked' Could Be 'Banned' In Years Ahead
McKay suggested that Jon M. Chu’s “radical” movie may become unavailable if “America keeps going on the track it is.”
Don’t Look Up director predicts Wicked could be banned ‘if America keeps going on the track it is’
Oscar-nominated Don’t Look Up director Adam McKay has said he wouldn’t be surprised to see Wicked banned in America given the country’s current political trajectory.
Adam McKay Says ‘Wicked' Could Be ‘Banned in 3-5 Years' if ‘America Keeps Going on the Track It Is' and ‘I Wouldn't Be Surprised'
Wicked” was briefly pulled from theaters in Kuwait, allegedly due to its LGBTQ cast, but could the blockbuster musical ever be fully banned in the United States? Filmmaker Adam McKay “wouldn’t be surprised” if the film was pulled in the next few years because of where America is headed politically.
Adam McKay: ‘Wicked’ Is ‘Radical,’ Could Be ‘Banned in 3-5 Years’
The screenwriter, producer and filmmaker believes that 'Wicked' could be banned due to the current political climate.
Adam McKay Says ‘Wicked' Is a ‘Radical' Studio Film That Could Be ‘Banned in Three to Five Years'
Adam McKay is applauding just how "radical" Jon M. Chu's musical adaptation "Wicked" is. The director tweeted that "Wicked," which is only one half of Chu's two-part vision, is one of the biggest swings in Hollywood.
Director's Hot Take on 'Wicked' Causes Alarm: 'Radical' Movie Will Be 'Banned in 3-5 Years'
In a follow-up, McKay predicted that the movie could face significant backlash if the country continues down its current political path. "If America keeps going on the track it is I wouldn't be surprised to see the movie banned in 3-5 years,
Blockbuster Musical ‘Wicked’ Gets Digital Streaming Premiere Date
Wicked”—the smash hit musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande—is coming soon to digital streaming. Find out when and where you can watch it at home.
Is ‘Wicked' Gearing Up For Its Streaming Debut? Here's When to Expect the Box Office Hit Online
The instant box-office hit, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, could be coming to streaming before you know it. Fresh ...
‘Wicked’ float aims to defy gravity during 2025 Rose Parade
The cinematic sensation “Wicked” will have its own float at the 2025 Rose Parade featuring giant versions of the films stars ...
‘Wicked’ Easter Eggs for Your Second (or Third) Watch
With the big-screen's two-part adaptation comes an eye towards the past, and a respect by the filmmakers for the artists who ...
Kristen Bell Reveals “Wicked”-Inspired Christmas Tree Complete with Ruby Slippers and Yellow-Brick Road
Bell and her husband Dax Shepard went with a Grinch theme for their Christmas tree Kristen Bell has chosen quite the “popular ...
Wicked confirms digital release date in the UK
Universal will release Wicked on digital platforms in early January in the UK after confirming its digital release date. Here ...
Demi Moore Almost Starred as Elphaba in a 1990s ‘Wicked’ Film, With Nicole Kidman and Michelle Pfeiffer Top of Mind for Glinda
"I used to say, I can imagine Demi Moore naked and green on the cover of Vanity Fair," Gregory Maguire, the 'Wicked' author, ...
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How much has Wicked made at the box office?
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What Wicked Reminds Us About Manufacturing
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‘Wicked’ Streaming Date: Where and When to Watch the 2024 Movie at Home
Most new films arrive on streaming services between 60 and 90 days after theatrical release, but it can be anywhere up to 120 days. Since Wicked premiered in theaters Nov. 22, it will likely make its ...