Wicked Movie Cast, Cynthia Erivo, & Ariana Grande Earn RIAA Platinum pre "Wicked: The Soundtrack"

Oficiálny soundtrack k filmu Wicked, performed by the Wicked Movie Cast, was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on 2. decembra 2025. The certification signifies 1,000,000 equivalent album units sold in the United States. The album, credited to the Wicked Movie Cast, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande, was released by Universal Studios, Republic Records, and Verve Label Group.

Released on 22. novembra 2024, Wicked: The Soundtrack serves as the musical accompaniment to the first installment of the two-part film adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical. The story explores the untold origins of the witches of Oz, long before Dorothy's arrival. The soundtrack features music and lyrics by original composer Stephen Schwartz and showcases the vocal performances of the film's leads, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. The cast also includes featured performances from Jeff Goldblum, Andy Nyman, Sharon D. Clarke, and others.

Since its release, the soundtrack has garnered a significant online following, with the Wicked Movie Cast artist profile attracting nearly 12 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The album's opening number, "No One Mourns the Wicked," has become its most popular track, accumulating over 79 million streams on the platform. The song frames the narrative by depicting the citizens of Oz celebrating the death of the Wicked Witch of the West. The album's digital footprint includes over 69,000 posts on TikTok using its songs, reflecting its broad cultural engagement.