Wicked: Part One offers a concrete cinematic experience with a set release date, confirmed cast, and budget, promising a musical fantasy with depth. Mission: Impossible 9, while anticipated for its action, remains largely speculative, making a direct comparison challenging due to the lack of confirmed details.
| Attribute | Mission: Impossible 9 | Wicked: Part One |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Mission: Impossible 9 | Wicked: Part One |
| Release Date | Speculated to be in the 2030s | November 22, 2024 |
| Genre | Action spy | Musical Fantasy |
| Director | Christopher McQuarrie (speculated) | Jon M. Chu |
| Main Cast | Tom Cruise (speculated), Hayley Atwell (speculated), Ving Rhames (speculated), Simon Pegg (speculated) | Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode |
| Studio/Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Universal Pictures |
| Budget | Not available | The combined budget for "Wicked: Part One" and "Wicked: Part Two" is reportedly $350 million. |
| Runtime | Not available | 2 hours and 40 minutes |
| MPAA Rating | PG-13 (previous films) | PG for some scary action, thematic material, and brief suggestive material |
| Filming Locations | England (possible), Malta (possible), South Africa (possible), Norway (possible) | Sky Studios Elstree, Hertfordshire, England; Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Watford, England; Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, England; Norfolk, England; Seven Sisters Country Park, East Sussex, England |
| Special Effects Quality | Realistic and thrilling | Reviews mention a reliance on CGI, with some considering it "tacky". However, the film also incorporates stunning set designs and practical effects. |
| Soundtrack/Score Composer | Max Aruj, Alfie Godfrey, Lalo Schifrin | Stephen Schwartz |
| Box Office Projections | Not available | Initial projections ranged from $67-74 million to $100-125 million for the domestic opening weekend. Later projections increased to a $125-150 million domestic opening and a $165-200 million worldwide opening. |
| Pros | High-octane action, Death-defying stunts, Realistic and thrilling special effects, Incorporates Lalo Schifrin's original themes | Powerful and emotional score with live singing, Expands on the source material, providing more context and backstories, Focuses on character development, deepening relationships, Touches on mature themes such as racism and political manipulation, Stunning set designs and practical effects |
| Cons | Some critics felt the first hour of The Final Reckoning was bogged down by exposition | Reliance on CGI, with some considering it tacky, Some critics feel Ariana Grande doesn't fully embody the character of Glinda |