Wicked: Part Two’s release date has been bumped up. Wicked, also known as Wicked: Part One, releases in United States theaters on November 22, 2024. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo-starring movie covers the first half of the popular stage musical of the same name.

Wicked's release date is still months away, but considering the movie is the film adaptation of a Tony Award-winning musical, and is being released at the end of the year, prime film awards season, it’s perhaps not that surprising that the film is already considering how to handle any nominations.

Jon M. Chu’s highly-anticipated movie adaptation of the smash-hit Broadway musical, which Universal will release nationwide on Nov. 22 — will not be going head-to-head in the same acting category this awards season,

It seems like pop icon Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who are both set to star in the upcoming Wicked adaptation, won't be going head-to-head for awards!

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be competing in different categories for Wicked's awards campaign. Erivo will be featured in the lead actress category for her performance as Elphaba in the film.