Wicked moviegoers have been criticized for "entitled" behavior at the movie's premiere.
The highly anticipated musical, which stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch, has been released in theatres.
The film is a "vivid reimagining of the classic The Wizard of Oz and explores the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, as they become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz, per IMDb.
After "an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz," the friendship between the two is tested.
Other notable names in the movie are Michelle Yeoh who will be taking on the role of Madame Morrible, Jonathan Bailey, who will be playing Fiyero, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard.
As Wicked is a beloved musical, many people on social media have been discussing the possibility of "entitled" moviegoers singing along at the theatres.
A reporter for News.com.au said her "worst fear" came true after a group of musical theater kids started belting out the words in 'Defying Gravity' and 'Popular'.
"This is communal viewing – not your home or shower," she slammed, per the outlet. "We are all here to see the movie, not to listen to your slightly off-key rendition of 'Dancing Through Life' while you try to [fulfill] your failed dreams of making it to Broadway."
The reporter isn't alone as several other users on social media have also echoed this sentiment. "I know a lot of y'all are going to be leaving your movie theatre etiquette at home... I know y'all are going to be singing along... I refuse to be interrupted," One user, @nadismediacorner, said on TikTok.
Another user on X (formerly Twitter) shared: “Oh I’m definitely waiting to watch Wicked at home if people are going to be singing along in the theatre. No thanks. That might be send me over the edge."
A third user commented: "I need all of the theatre kids to get it through their minds right now that just because there is singing in #wicked does not mean that for one second that anybody else in the theatre wants to hear YOU singing, humming, harmonizing."
One user on X shared a notice a theatre put up, asking audiences to refrain from singing during the screening.
While many believe that singing in public spaces is inappropriate, others argue that individuals should be allowed to enjoy themselves.
"Not a Wicked fan but you're going to make a movie based off a Broadway musical and expect people not to sing? The world sucks nowadays, just let people enjoy things," one person wrote.
"No. I will sing," someone commented, while another admitted: "I was singing very very very very quietly last night lol."
The debate has even drawn responses from Grande and Erivo themselves.
In an interview with Stay Tuned NBC, Grande acknowledged the temptation to sing along, while Erivo expressed understanding for this behavior.
“I say, if you come the first time and you sing, sing through. But come a second time and let us sing to you,” the Harriet star continued.
“Yeah, and if someone throws popcorn at you or their phone or something, maybe stop,” the 'We Can't Be Friends' singer quipped, before adding, “I’m kidding.”
When asked if they were giving permission for audience members to sing along, Grande and Erivo responded: "Yeah, we support whatever makes them happy."
You can watch Wicked in theaters.
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