Wicked's Best Picture Chances Rely On It Breaking A 21-Year-Old Oscars Streak: How It's Hurt By Being A Musical & Can It Still Win?
After a highly-anticipated wait,Wickedis finally making its big-screen debut and its Oscar chances are already being discussed. The musical is such an onscreen spectacle that it’s being split into two parts and it has Universal on its side. Last year, the studio won big at the Academy Awards this year whenOppenheimertook home Best Pictureand six other awards, including Best Director for Christopher Nolan. It has the opportunity to do so again in 2025, though it’s safe to say thatWickedandOppenheimerare two very different movies....