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If you’ve ever wondered how the Wizard of Oz and Wicked are connected, now is the perfect time to dive back into the classic 1939 film, directed by Victor Fleming. With the 2024 film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical Wicked, starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba — which has already made box office history with an additional $16 million in its second week of release, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ready to rediscover the magic of Oz in a whole new light, exploring the untold backstory of the iconic characters we knew from The Wizard of Oz.
The Wizard of Oz is airing on TNT, TBS, and tru TV. You can also stream it by renting or purchasing on Apple TV, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
The Wizard of Oz (1939) is a classic fantasy film that follows a young girl named Dorothy, who is swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz. There, she embarks on a journey to meet the Wizard, hoping he can help her return home to Kansas. In her journey, she befriends the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion, each in search of something they are missing. Together, they are on a mission to face the Wicked Witch of the West.
Keep reading to learn the streaming options available.
How to Watch the Wizard of Oz Online
The Wizard of Oz premiered on TBS on Thanksgiving Day, but it’s also available for streaming on several popular platforms like Prime Video, Max and Hulu.
Don’t have a Prime membership? Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new users who sign up, which will let you watch Apple TV+ Originals in addition to spooky movies and TV shows exclusively available on Prime Video. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee of $14.99 a month or $139 a year.
To add Apple TV+ to your Prime video subscription, you can visit the Apple TV+ landing page to begin your seven-day free trial. After the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the subscription price of $9.99 per month, in addition to your Prime Membership fee.
When adding Apple+ to your subscription, you can watch all the original shows and movies directly in the Prime Video app or on the website.
In addition to Prime Video original programs like Marlon Wayans: Good Grief, The Idea of You, Fallout, Them 2, Space Cadet, Invincible, The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Boys (to name a few) you can look forward to binge-watching Apple TV+ exclusive TV shows and movies like Loot, Sugar, Palm Royale, Acapulco, Blade Runner 2049, Franklin, High Desert, Silo, Shrinking, The Big Door Prize, Hollywood Con Queen, Manhunt, Masters of Air, Bad Sisters, Ted Lasso, Severance, Schmigadoon!, The Morning Show and Dark Matter.
For those looking for an alternative streaming option, consider adding Max. This deal ends on Dec. 2. Hurry and take advantage of Max’s Black Friday deal before it’s too late! Instead of the usual $9.99 per month, you can get Max for just $2.99 per month for the first six months — with ads. Some of the channels include TBS, TNT, CNN, HLN, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Turner Classic Movies, TruTV, and Adult Swim.
With Max you can access a vast library of movies and TV shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Succession, The Last of Us, The White Lotus, …And Just Like That, Barry, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Selena + Chef, along with must-watch movies and documentaries such as Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, The Jinx: Part Two, Quiet on Set, Wonka, Priscilla, Aquaman: And the Lost Kingdom, The Color Purple, Oprah & The Color Purple: Journey, Blue Beetle, Barbie and more.
Not subscribed to Hulu? Take advantage of Hulu’s Black Friday deal and get Hulu with ads for just $0.99 cents per month for 12 months, then $9.99 per month — offer ends on Dec. 2. Hurry and save up to 90% off with this Black Friday deal, which you can use to watch The Wizard of Oz.
You can also stream a variety of your favorite music documentaries, including, The New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears, The Beatles: 8 Days a Week, 69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez, Zappa, The Jesus Music, Moby Doc, Oscar Peterson: Black & White, Thank you, Goodnight and Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country, and Cunningham.
Add one or more of these streaming platforms this Black Friday and add one or more of these Wizard of Oz-inspired books to your collection this holiday season: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, Wicked Collector’s Edition: The Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture in a Deluxe Edition and Wicked: The Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture (Wicked Years Book 1) by Gregory Maguire.
For more Oz-inspired product recommendations, check out the Wizard of Oz official cookbook and best Wicked merch.
