Wicked is actually significantly different than most of the stories that get cut in half. Wicked itself, i.e. the musical that the film is based on, has a natural breaking point. However, the thing that makes Wicked different than all the rest is that its first act is already a complete story.

Wondering why Wicked was split into two movies? Here's what went into the decision to make audiences wait a whole year for part two.

One Wicked movie just isn’t enough! While audiences are already traveling to the Land of Oz with the release of Wicked: Part One on Nov. 22, they'll have to wait one year to wit