CinemaWicked ‘could be banned in three years’ if ‘USA continues on the path it is on’, says director In a series of posts made on Twitter/X, filmmaker Adam McKay called Wicked ‘one of the most radical films from major Hollywood studios’ By Editor

One of the biggest cinema releases in 2024, which immediately became a hit with audiences and critics alike, Wicked “could be banned in three years” if “USA continues on the path it is on,” according to the director Adam McKayresponsible for films such as The Big Bet (2015), Don’t Look Up (2021), Deputy (2018) and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004).

In a post made on Twitter, currently called X, the filmmaker spoke about the political narrative of the production, which shows more of the farce of the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum), who reveals himself to be a tyrant who rules the people of the region.

“On a pure narrative level, Wicked Part 1 is up there as one of the most radical films from major studios. Hollywood already done. I know that the Part 2 returns a little to the center, but the Part 1 is openly about radicalization in the face of careerism, fascism, propaganda,” he wrote.

“What’s really impressive about Wicked Part 1 is that it’s being released NOW, when America has never been so right-wing and hyped, “And yes, I know the stage production and the book are much older, so some of the timing is a coincidence, but still,” continued.

Finally, Adam McKay replied to another user of surprised to see the film banned in 3-5 years.”

On a pure storytelling level Wicked Part 1 is right up there as one of the most radical big studio Hollywood films ever made.

I know Part 2 swings back to the center a bit but Part 1 is nakedly about radicalization in the face of careerism, fascism, propaganda.

— Adam McKay (@ZombiePanther2) December 23, 2024

What’s really striking about Wicked Part 1 is that it’s coming out NOW when America has never been more right wing and propagandized.

And yes, I know the theatrical production and the book are much older so part of the timing is a coincidence but still…

— Adam McKay (@ZombiePanther2) December 23, 2024

What is the story of Wicked?

Wicked tells the story of two unlikely friends, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), before becoming the Wicked Witch of the Westand Glinda (Ariana Grande), the future Good Witch of the Southwho become best friends, even with opposing personalities, different points of view and the fight for the love of the same man.

In addition to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grandethe cast of Wicked still has Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Travel Companions), Bowen Yang (Megaromantic, Saturday Night Live) and Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park) and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere at the Same Time), between others.