Is Wicked *Really* the Most Heartbreaking Disney Movie No One Talks About?

Sun, 03 May 2026 00:04:39 +0000

Is Wicked Really the Most Heartbreaking Disney Movie No One Talks About? When people discuss Disney movies, big names like Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, or Frozen immediately spring to mind — all iconic, celebrated, widely celebrated. Yet, beneath the surface of blockbuster popularity lies a lesser-known gem: Wicked, the stage musical (and by extension, its 2022 cinematic adaptation) that quietly captivates audiences with its emotional depth—and arguably delivers one of the most heartbreaking stories ever told on screen. In this article, we explore why Wicked stands as a profoundly emotional, underappreciated Disney-adjacent film that many viewers believe is the studio’s most heartbreaking masterpiece—while flying under the mainstream radar. ---