*Wicked: Part I* movie adaptation runs longer than entire Broadway musical

The new movie adaptation of *Wicked: Part I* is longer than the entire Broadway musical, running 2 hours and 40 minutes. It ends at the same point as the musical's Act 1 finale, "Defying Gravity," but expands on character development and plot details. The film adds depth to main characters, particularly Elphaba and Glinda, and introduces new scenes, such as Elphaba's backstory and her relationship with animals at Shiz University. It also features a more elaborate climax and action sequences not present in the musical. While *Part I* does not include new songs, existing numbers are extended and enhanced. For example, "Dancing Through Life" is given a more cinematic treatment, and other songs incorporate additional lines for context, reflecting modern filmmaking trends.