10 Best Movies Like Wicked (2024)
— Musical Fantasy Picks
Finished Wicked and want more? Here are the best movies to watch next.
Looking for movies like Wicked to watch next? You’ve come to the right place. Just finished watching Wicked and already want more — here are 10 picks that deliver the same magic.
These 10 movies like Wicked deliver the same magic — big musical numbers, stunning visuals, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable performances. Every single one is worth your time.
🎬 10 Movies Like Wicked — Quick List
| # | Movie | Streaming On | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Greatest Showman | ✅ Disney+ | Musical |
| 2 | La La Land | ✅ Netflix | Musical Drama |
| 3 | Cinderella (2021) | ✅ Prime Video | Musical Fantasy |
| 4 | Mamma Mia! | ✅ Peacock | Musical Comedy |
| 5 | Chicago (2002) | ✅ Paramount+ | Musical Drama |
| 6 | Into the Woods | ✅ Disney+ | Musical Fantasy |
| 7 | Les Misérables (2012) | ✅ Prime Video | Musical Drama |
| 8 | Encanto | ✅ Disney+ | Animated Musical |
| 9 | Moulin Rouge! | ✅ Disney+ | Musical Romance |
| 10 | In the Heights | ✅ Max | Musical Drama |
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🎭 Best Movies Like Wicked — Full Reviews🎪 The Greatest Showman (2017)
Hugh Jackman stars as P.T. Barnum in this visually spectacular musical about building something extraordinary from nothing. The songs are massive, the performances are electric, and the emotional core hits just as hard as Wicked.
🌆 La La Land (2016)
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone light up the screen in Damien Chazelle’s Oscar-winning modern musical masterpiece. Visually gorgeous, emotionally devastating, and packed with songs you won’t stop humming for weeks.
👑 Cinderella (2021)
Camila Cabello stars in this fresh reimagining of the classic fairy tale with original songs and modern pop hits. Critics were divided but audiences genuinely loved this colorful, energetic take on a timeless story.
🎵 Mamma Mia! (2008)
Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, and Pierce Brosnan in the ultimate feel-good musical based on ABBA’s greatest hits. Pure joy from start to finish — the crowd-pleaser that started Hollywood’s modern musical revival.
🎬 Chicago (2002)
Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere in the Academy Award-winning Best Picture musical about fame, crime, and corruption in 1920s Chicago. Sharp, stylish, and endlessly rewatchable.
🌲 Into the Woods (2014)
Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in this dark, witty Stephen Sondheim musical that twists classic fairy tales into something unexpected and emotionally complex. The closest thing to Wicked’s tone and ambition.
🎼 Les Misérables (2012)
Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, and Russell Crowe in the epic Oscar-winning adaptation of the world’s most beloved musical. Anne Hathaway’s “I Dreamed a Dream” is one of the greatest musical moments ever filmed.
🎡 Encanto (2021)
Disney’s Oscar-winning animated musical about a magical Colombian family. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs are genuinely brilliant, and the emotional story about family expectations hits harder than any Disney film in years.
💃 Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Baz Luhrmann’s visually intoxicating masterpiece starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Set in 1900s Paris, it’s a maximalist explosion of color, music, and heartbreak that forever changed Hollywood musicals.
🏙️ In the Heights (2021)
Director Jon M. Chu — the same director behind Wicked — brings Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical to life with pure explosive energy. A love letter to community, dreams, and the immigrant experience. Absolutely electric from start to finish.
🦚 Haven’t Watched Wicked Yet?
All 10 movies above are great — but Wicked started it all. It’s streaming on Peacock right now from $7.99/month.
🎬 Where to Watch Wicked Movie →📊 Movies Like Wicked — Full Comparison
| Movie | Year | IMDb | Streaming | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greatest Showman | 2017 | ⭐ 7.6 | Disney+ | Feel-good musical |
| La La Land | 2016 | ⭐ 8.0 | Netflix | Award season pick |
| Cinderella (2021) | 2021 | ⭐ 5.7 | Prime Video | Family viewing |
| Mamma Mia! | 2008 | ⭐ 6.4 | Peacock | Girls night in |
| Chicago | 2002 | ⭐ 7.2 | Paramount+ | Broadway fans |
| Into the Woods | 2014 | ⭐ 6.0 | Disney+ | Dark fantasy fans |
| Les Misérables | 2012 | ⭐ 7.5 | Prime Video | Epic drama fans |
| Encanto | 2021 | ⭐ 7.2 | Disney+ | Family movie night |
| Moulin Rouge! | 2001 | ⭐ 7.6 | Disney+ | Date night pick |
| In the Heights | 2021 | ⭐ 7.4 | Max | Same director as Wicked |
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🎬 The Bottom Line
Every movie like Wicked on this list is worth your time — start watching tonight.
And if you haven’t watched Wicked yet — that’s your first task. Read our full guide on where to watch Wicked movie right now. It’s streaming on Peacock and absolutely worth every minute.
