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Starbucks is celebrating the highly anticipated release of the Wicked movie with a special collection of themed cups and drinks. Starting October 22, fans can enjoy two exclusive beverages inspired by Glinda and Elphaba, with limited-edition Wicked cups hitting stores on November 7, 2024.
Starbucks Reveals Full Lineup of Wicked-Themed Cups, Including Exclusive Designs for Target and Universal
Starbucks is launching a magical collection of Wicked-themed cups and beverages to celebrate the highly anticipated Wicked movie, which will be released on November 22, 2024. The collection includes two special drinks and a sparkling green and pink drinkware set. Fans can expect the drinks to arrive before the limited-edition cups hit shelves, and based on the popularity of the Fall 2024 Stanley Cups, these are expected to sell out quickly.
The Wicked Starbucks cups will be available starting November 7, 2024. Nine limited-edition cups will be available at Starbucks stores nationwide, while three exclusive designs will only be sold in Target Starbucks locations. Below is a list of the Wicked Starbucks cups and their retail prices, with Target exclusives noted:
- Prism Cold Cup with Wand Straw Topper (24 oz.) – $34.95
- Pink Glitter Cold Cup (24 oz.) – $27.95
- Pearl Tumbler with ‘G’ Charm (16 oz.) – $32.95
- Pleated Glow-in-the-Dark Gold Cup with Broom Straw Topper (24 oz.) – $34.95
- Defy Gravity Glow-in-the-Dark Cold Cup (24 oz.) – $27.95
- Glow-in-the-Dark Tumbler with Grimmerie Charm (16 oz.) – $32.95
- Gemstone Cold Cup with Emerald City Straw Topper (24 oz.) – $34.95
- Metallic Green Cold Cup (24 oz.) – $27.95
- Gold Crackle Cold Cup with Oz Charm (16 oz.) – $32.95
- Pink & Green Swirl Cold Cup* (24 oz.) – $32.95
- Checkered Cold Cup* (24 oz.) – $27.95
- Wicked Tumbler* (16 oz.) – $29.95
Additionally, Starbucks will release three 14-oz. ceramic Wicked mugs celebrating Munchkinland, Emerald City, and Shiz University, available exclusively at Universal Theme Parks.
For collectors, it’s worth noting that no Stanley cups are included in this Wicked collaboration.
Starbucks Introduces Wicked-Themed Drinks Inspired by Glinda and Elphaba, Available October 22
As for the Wicked-themed beverages, two drinks inspired by the iconic characters Glinda and Elphaba will be available starting on October 22.
- Glinda’s Pink Potion is a Mango-Dragonfruit Starbucks Refresher featuring coconut milk, freeze-dried dragonfruit, nondairy strawberry foam, and colorful pink candy sprinkles.
- Elphaba’s Cold Brew is mixed with peppermint syrup, topped with non-dairy matcha gold foam, and finished with green candy sprinkles.
These enchanting drinks and limited-edition cups will cast a spell on fans of Wicked and Starbucks alike!
