One Million Moms Group Urges Boycott of ‘Wicked’ over LGBTQ and Witchcraft Themes
- Milton Quintanilla Crosswalk Headlines Contributor
- Updated Dec 17, 2024
One Million Moms, a conservative advocacy organization, is warning parents against the film adaption of the Broadway musical "Wicked," claiming that the film promotes witchcraft and pushes LGBT ideology. According to the group's website, the film, which released in theaters last month, "contains a tremendous amount of witchcraft and sorcery," as well as "not-so-discrete crossdressing and men crushing on men."
"Instead of an uplifting Broadway musical about friendship and family, talents and resources were used to create a dark movie that also pushes wokeness. Universal Pictures has traded its usual subtlety for intentionality," One Million Moms added.
Per The Christian Post, the organization warned that the film could potentially "desensitize" young viewers by "normalizing the LGBTQ lifestyle."
The movie was released in two parts, with the second part scheduled for release on Nov. 21, 2025. According to One Million Moms, cast members have hinted that part two of the film adaptation will feature "more LGBTQ content."
"Four of the film's main characters are openly queer or gay in real life, or at the minimum, these actors have spoken about their queer experiences," the watchdog group explained.
In response to the controversy, Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda in the Broadway production of "Wicked," defended the film on social media.
"Everyone knows the 'One million Moms' are a mere few hundred. Maybe," Deadline reported, adding, "It's called entertainment. Artistry. I am a Christian woman [and] originated the role of Glinda and all the silliness that these women spew out of hate. No no no. I can't help it: I try to love em anyways."
According to Deadline, Gregory Maguire, author of the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which inspired both the stage and screen adaptations, told Them magazine that the subtlety in the characters' relationship was "intentional" in light of the recent discussion held by fans concerning the chemistry between Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba.
He indicated that viewers could envision scenarios where the relationship extended beyond what was written.
Grande, who plays Glinda in the "The Wicked" movie, addressed rumors that her character is "queer-coded."
"Whether it's romantic or platonic, Glinda might be a little in the closet," Grande reportedly stated, according to Gay Times. "It is just a true love, and I think that transcends sexuality."
In response to Grande's comments, Chenoweth reportedly said on social media, "I thought so too way back when ..."
One Million Moms is urging families to sign their pledge declaring they will not support "Wicked" and to refrain from viewing the next year's sequel.
"As mothers, we are all curious about Universal's efforts to desensitize our kids."
As of Tuesday morning, the pledge garnered over 13,437 signatures.
Photo Credit: ©Universal Pictures/Wicked
