Up until "Wicked," which released in 2024, theater kids were having a rough past few years when it came to film adaptations of their favorite works, and not because they're always the butt of the joke. However, several months upon release, "Wicked" has defied expectations to become one of Universal's biggest recent hits despite being nearly over 2.5 hours long, with a second sequel still to come.

So, is this the time for more? Should studios start producing more musicals? If there are people who're interested, here are four more theater shows that could work out to be good silver screen adaptations.

'The Book of Mormon'

Created by the makers of "South Park" and "Frozen," "The Book of Mormon" debuted on Broadway in 2011, and has since become a beloved modern musical. It's an outrageous comedy that follows two young Mormon missionaries as they face culture shock and absurd challenges while trying to spread their faith in Uganda. Its satire is biting, its songs are over the top — like "Hasa Diga Eebowai" — and is filled with heartfelt moments. It's also earned nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Turning this into a film could be the perfect vehicle that reignites its popularity for a new generation, especially if you're getting a director like Taika Waititi or Adam McKay on board.

'Hamilton'

Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Hamilton" exploded onto the Broadway scene in 2015, and has forever changed the way we think about American musical theater. Its hip-hop-infused retelling of Alexander Hamilton's life and the story of America's Founding Fathers turned out to be groundbreaking, electric and modern. While the show's cast has seen a number of stars portray its characters over the past decade, it wouldn't be a bad time to reinvigorate the show with some more fresh new talent, especially after its Disney Plus release broke records for the streaming service. Regardless of who steps into these roles, "Hamilton's" cinematic potential feels undeniable at this point.

'Hadestown'

Written by Anaïs Mitchell and brought to life on stage by director Rachel Chavkin, "Hadestown" is a Tony Award-winning masterpiece that reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice through a soulful and spirited score. Premiering on Broadway in 2019, after a decade-long journey of workshops and off-Broadway runs, fans have speculated on how its striking underworld setting could be brought to the big screen, namedropping directors like Guillermo del Toro to take the helm.

'Avenue Q'

Written by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez, "Avenue Q" premiered off-Broadway in March 2003, and was on Broadway just a few months later. It's a satirical, puppet-led musical for adults that humorously tackles issues like unemployment and student loan debt, all while being heavily inspired by "Sesame Street" — with numbers like "Everyone's a Little Bit Racist." Ariana Grande recently said that it would probably make a good adaptation. Maybe giving Grande a witty script with a cast of puppet-hybrid co-stars could make for a fun millennial and adult-themed adaptation.