Wicked film offers strategic bathroom break opportunities for viewers

The film adaptation of *Wicked* runs for two hours and forty-one minutes, making bathroom breaks a challenge for viewers. The movie covers only Act 1 of the musical, allowing for strategic breaks without missing key moments. The first opportunity to leave comes less than 20 minutes in, after a scene with Elphaba's family. Other good times to take a break include after a lesson on Oz's history and at the end of Glinda's song "Popular," though some important plot points may be missed. For those who wait too long, the final chance to step out is just before the iconic song "Defying Gravity." This break occurs after a significant revelation about the Wizard, but viewers will miss some action leading up to the film's climax.