‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Says Viewers Should Ask Theaters to Increase Movie’s Volume

Story by Ryan Gajewski

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Wicked director Jon M. Chu urges moviegoers to request theaters to crank up the volume for the highly anticipated musical adaptation.

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Chu has attended multiple Wicked screenings and found the sound level too low, recommending theaters turn it up to a '7' for the intended experience.
Wicked co-writer Dana Fox backed Chu's request, noting they increased the volume by a 'clock tick' at a recent screening and it was 'perfect.'

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Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Dana Fox, John Marquis, Universal Pictures, Dolby, Wicked