Wicked (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) accompanies the 2024 musical fantasy film Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu and adapted from the stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. The film’s music encompasses both a song-based soundtrack and an original orchestral score reflecting its theatrical roots and cinematic storytelling.
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, released on November 22, 2024 via Republic Records / Verve Records, contains 12 vocal tracks performed by the film’s cast, including key numbers such as “No One Mourns the Wicked”, “Popular” and “Defying Gravity”. This album runs approximately 60 minutes and is available on major streaming platforms.
The Original Motion Picture Score, released on December 6, 2024 via Republic Records / Verve Records, contains 26 tracks of instrumental music composed by John Powell alongside contributions from Stephen Schwartz, the original composer of the musical’s songs. The score runs approximately 78 minutes and presents the full orchestral underscore created for the film’s narrative, including transitions, thematic material, and expanded arrangements that support cinematic storytelling beyond the vocal numbers.
Powell and Schwartz’s score uses rich orchestration, thematic development, and dramatic cues to bridge the theatrical musical material with the film’s emotional arcs, enhancing both character moments and large-scale set pieces.
Composer: John Powell, Stephen Schwartz
Release Date: November 22, 2024 (Soundtrack) / December 6, 2024 (Score)
Label: Republic Records / Verve Records
Tracks: 12 (Soundtrack) / 26 (Original Score)
Wicked: Tracklist
- Wicked Movie Cast – No One Mourns the Wicked
- Wicked Movie Cast – Dear Old Shiz
- Cynthia Erivo – The Wizard and I
- Ariana Grande – What Is This Feeling?
- Peter Dinklage – Something Bad
- Jonathan Bailey – Dancing Through Life
- Ariana Grande – Popular
- Cynthia Erivo – I’m Not That Girl
- Cynthia Erivo – One Short Day
- Jeff Goldblum – A Sentimental Man
- Cynthia Erivo – Defying Gravity
- The Wicked Orchestra – Ozdust Duet (Bonus Track)
Score Soundtrack
- John Powell – Arrival at Shiz University
- John Powell – Our Heroes Meet
- John Powell – Nessarose
- John Powell – Meet the Faculty
- John Powell – Elphaba’s Power
- John Powell – How to Loathe Your Roommate
- John Powell – History Lesson
- John Powell – Levitate the Coin
- John Powell – All Around Something Bad
- John Powell – Prince Fiyero of Winkie Country
- John Powell – The Book Place
- John Powell – Elphaba at Ozdust
- John Powell – Sharing Secrets
- John Powell – Look at You
- John Powell – Replacement Teacher
- John Powell – Cub Rescue
- John Powell – Forest Feelings
- John Powell – Ozian Invitation
- John Powell – Galinda Becomes Glinda
- John Powell – Train to Emerald City
- John Powell – Hall of Grandiosity
- John Powell – A Wizard’s Plan
- John Powell – The Grimmerie
- John Powell – Transformations
- John Powell – Monkey Mayhem
- John Powell – All Around Defying Gravity
