Jon M Chu urges audiences to request louder sound for Wicked screenings

Director Jon M Chu has urged audiences to ask cinemas to increase the volume for his film "Wicked," following reports of sound issues during screenings. He suggested that theaters set the volume to a level 7, as many were operating at 6.4. Despite strong box office performance, with $165 million globally, some viewers have complained on social media about not being able to hear lyrics clearly. Dolby responded to Chu's post, but some audience members disagreed, stating the sound was still too low. Cinema managers reported no requests for volume adjustments at their locations. Imax theaters, which have a different sound system, also noted no complaints about sound levels for "Wicked."