Summary
Fortnite’s iconic skydiving sound effect was included in the movieWicked, specifically during one of the movie’s most climactic songs.Fortniteoften has a connection to movies thanks to its many skins from popular films, but this time the tables turned in an unexpected way.
As one of the most anticipated films in 2024, Jon M. Chu’sWickedquickly broke box-office recordsand has received several awards. The musical also has 10 Oscars nominations, including Best Film Editing. Film editors often have to be resourceful with their special effects to bring out the best of a movie’s impact. In the case ofWicked, it turns out that one resource came from Epic Games' hit gameFortnite.
In a recent YouTube video from The Rough Cut,Wickededitor Myron Kerstein shared the editing sequence of “Defying Gravity,” the film’s climax song. Within the complex arrangement of visuals, music, and voices, one particularFortnitesound effect called “All Skydiving Fly Sounds (Fortnite)” can be clearly discerned. The sound is used when Elphaba is falling from a tower while trying to fly with her broom.Fortnitefans might recognize the mentioned sound effect from when players jump from the Battle Bus and skydive around before landing.Wicked’s starAriana Grande already has skins inFortnite, but this connection between the film and the game comes as another surprise. It would seem developer Epic Games had previously releasedFortnite’s skydiving sound effect for royalty-free use, according to the YouTube channelSound Library.
Fortnite’s Skydiving Sound Was Used in Wicked’s Defying Gravity
While Kerstein did not explicitly mention that the sound effect came fromFortnite, fans were quick to point it out in the video’s comment section.Fortniteis known for taking inspiration from movies likeJohn WickandStar Warsfor skins and emotes, but this time it was the other way around. Like it did with Ariana Grande, the game has had multiple collaborations with famous musical artists. There are rumors that thenext singer to appear inFortnite Festivalcould be Sabrina Carpenter, but fans will have to wait for an official announcement from Epic Games.
The second part of Elphaba’s adventure will come withWicked: For Good, which will hit screens on July 05, 2025. Meanwhile,Fortnitejust launched its OG Season 2with new cosmetics and secret quests.Fortniteplayers can purchase the Season 2 OG pass for 1,000 V-Bucks until March 25 and obtain up to 45 rewards.
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