Director Jon M Chu urges audiences to request louder sound for Wicked screenings

Jon M Chu, director of *Wicked*, has urged audiences to ask cinemas to increase the film's sound volume. Some viewers reported issues with low audio levels, prompting Chu to suggest a target volume of 7 on Dolby systems. Despite *Wicked* earning $165 million globally in its opening weekend, audience complaints about sound quality have surfaced on social media. While some theaters have not received requests for volume adjustments, others have acknowledged the feedback. Cinemas like Imax and Hayden Orpheum maintain that their sound systems are properly calibrated. They have not reported any issues with *Wicked*'s audio levels, despite the mixed feedback from viewers.