Oz the Great and Powerful
In 2013, Kunis played Theodora, the youngest of three witches, opposite James Franco, in the Walt Disney Pictures' prequel, "Oz the Great and Powerful". She dedicated her performance in the film to Margaret Hamilton, the original Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film. The film, and Kunis's performance, received mixed reviews from critics. Kim Newman of "Empire Magazine" wrote that Kunis "walks away with the honours as the wavering witch Theodora, whose heartbreak brings another, less-expected depth to this 3D spectacle". In contrast, Todd McCarthy of "The Hollywood Reporter" found Kunis's performance to be uncertain as her character seemed to be in a state of limbo. "Oz the Great and Powerful" was a commercial success, grossing over $493 million worldwide.