The magical world of Wicked just hit the screens yesterday, November 21, 2024! With powerhouse performances from Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, critics are already praising the films. The movie, which promises to be a full-on musical, despite the negative reception from previous pictures of the same genre, has also received a positive reception from fans.
And with the film’s release comes a fresh take on the Wicked soundtrack, featuring 11 unforgettable tracks and a new orchestral song (since Part 2 of this two-part saga drops in November 2025). Stephen Schwartz’s classic 2003 score has been reimagined with fresh orchestrations that breathe new life into the musical. Here’s Billboard’s ranking of every song on the soundtrack, from “meh” to “Defying Gravity” greatness:
11. “A Sentimental Man”
10. “Something Bad”
9. “Dear Old Shiz”
8. “One Short Day”
7. “I’m Not That Girl”
6. “No One Mourns the Wicked”
5. “What’s Is This Feeling?”
4. “Dancing Through Life”
3. “Popular”
2. “The Wizard and I”
1. “Defying Gravity”
