Fans of the classic 1939 film can rejoice as a new look of the highly anticipated Wizard of Oz section of Australia's Warner Bros. Movie World has been revealed via the theme park's Facebook page which offers a glimpse of what guests can experience when the the land eventually opens in 2024. The post reads:A world-first Wizard of Oz precinct is coming to Warner Bros.
The image, revealed through the official Warner Bros. Movie World Facebook page, shows a piece of concept art of the park offering familiar imagery that fans recognize from the classic film. At the left of the park, fans can follow the yellow brick road and arrive at the Emerald City, where the Wizard of Oz himself resides. Next to the Emerald City appears to be Dorothy's farm in Kansas with roller coaster tracks running through the buildings.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY The concept image manages to tease the park's authenticity to the film by portraying Kansas in sepia tone, just like the original film, offering a nice contrast with the land of Oz. On the right side of the artwork, fans will have to muster up some courage as they arrive at the Wicked Witch of the West's castle which echoes the same dark imagery from the film.
Released in 1939 and starring Judy Garland, The Wizard of Oz has remained an iconic classic to families for generations. The film, based on the book by L. Frank Baum, achieved critical acclaim upon release and won two Academy Awards for Best Original Song and Best Original Score. The popularity of the film can be reflected through the various home media releases and theatrical re-releases. The film was even remastered in IMAX 3D in 2013 and has recently remastered in 4K Ultra HD.
No exact date for an opening has been set yet, but the Land of Oz will be ready some time in 2024. Check out the concept art for the upcoming attraction and the trailer for the original film's 4K release below: