‘Wicked’-Themed Starbucks Drinks Are Coming! Here’s What to Expect From The ‘Thrillifying’ Leaked Collab
Something wicked is coming to Starbucks nationwide this October! Two new drinks, inspired by the Wicked musical and upcoming movie, are set to launch at the end of the month, according to a leaked press release. Keep scrolling for more on what we know about the drinks and what they will reportedly be made of!
What to know about the ‘Wicked’ Starbucks drinks
The Glinda- and Elphaba-themed drinks are rumored to hit Starbucks menus on October 22, just nine days before Halloween and exactly one month before the movie adaptation releases in theaters.
Elphaba’s Green Elixir, inspired by the Wicked Witch of the West, will be one of Starbucks' new drinks and according to Wicked News Hub on X, “This thrillifying creation features Starbucks Cold Brew sweetened with Peppermint syrup, topped with silky-smooth Non-Dairy Matcha Cream Cold Foam and colorful candy sprinkles for an Oz-dusting of magic.”
For all “pink drink” lovers, Starbucks is going to be offering Glinda’s Pink Potion.
“This fantabulous creation features a Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher hand-shaken with creamy coconut milk, ice and a scoop of real dragonfruit. Topped with silky-smooth Non-Dairy Strawberry Cream Cold Foam and colorful candy sprinkles for an Oz-dusting of magic,” says Wicked News Hub.
While Starbucks and Wicked haven’t officially confirmed the collaboration, fans are eager to try these magical drinks.
Other ‘Wicked’ movie collabs
If you simply cannot wait until October 22 to get your hands on the Wicked X Starbucks collaboration, do not worry! The movie has plentyother fun green and pink things coming up sooner!
The film is reportedly going to have a collaboration with Stanley Cups, releasing on October 13. The team-up will feature a sparkly green 4oz tumbler and a sparkly pink 40oz tumbler. It is reported, though, that these limited edition cups will only be available at Target.
There is also going be an exclusive collaboration between Wicked, Ulta and Ariana Grande’s makeup company REM Beauty, hitting shelves on October 6.
“At Ulta Beauty, we believe that beauty is a powerful form of self-expression, and our partnership with Wicked allows us to bring that belief to life in an inspiring way,” chief merchandising officer at Ulta Beauty, Monica Arnaudo, said in a statement. “This collection invites beauty enthusiasts to embrace their confidence, celebrate and support friendship while discovering the unexpected connections that beauty can create, just as the characters of Wicked do. We’re thrilled to offer an expansive range of transformative products that inspire joy, creativity, and the magic of being true to yourself.”
You can see Ulta’s official video highlighting the release below!
If you can’t wait for these, Mattel and Barbie released doll versions of Glinda and Elphaba, which are available now. Mattel also released a Broadway version a couple of years ago, but those dolls are currently only available for resale.
Lastly, the movie also collaborated with Lego to make multiple sets available for purchase now. They include Elphaba and Glinda’s dorm room, two Lego statues of the witches and one of them in The Emerald City with the rest of the cast. You can see a picture of this set below.
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