Wicked For Good release date, what to expect, new cast addition, and more about the sequel to Ariana Grande's musical fantasy

Singer Ariana Grande proved that she has some acting skills too, with the Oscar-winning Wicked in 2024. The sequel to the musical fantasy movie is gearing up for its grand release by the end of 2025.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo from Wicked

The magical reunion of Glinda and Elphaba is just around the corner as the sequel Wicked: For Good is coming soon to the cinemas. The final trailer of the musical fantasy movie gave one last peek at the incredible journey of Glenda and Elphaba just two days ago. Starring singer Ariana Grande, the first Wicked was released in 2024 and won two Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards. It's time to watch the rest of the story and discover how the two best friends become one of the famous witches.

Wicked: For Good release date

The sequel to the 2024 movie will be making its grand theatrical release on November 21, 2025. Wicked had earned a whopping $756 million at the global box office, making it the top-grossing cinematic adaptation of a Broadway musical, with a domestic budget of $150 million.

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What to expect from Wicked: For Good

The sequel claims to continue the story of Elphaba and Glinda, delving into the emotional fallout due to their personal choices, while exploring their friendship and the eventual intersection with the familiar world of The Wizard of Oz. Fans can expect a more emotionally charged narrative in Wicked: For Good compared to the first movie. The sequel promises to focus on Glinda and Elbhaba's attempt to reconcile, despite several differences.

Unlike the first movie, Wicked: For Good aims to showcase the dark side of their magical misuse and the deadly consequences of power and the price the witches must pay for their wrongdoings. The sequel will also introduce a new character, Dorothy, who is a naive Kansas farm girl and her arrival and actions in the story become a crucial link to bringing Glinda and Elphaba back together.

Director Jon M Chu has teased a significant role for her in Wicked: For Good. The sequel is expected to explore her relationship with Elphaba, especially that offers a more complex portrayal compared to the Broadway musical.

Wicked: For Good cast members

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo return to reprise their roles as Glinda and Elphaba, while the new addition to the cast is Alisha Weir, who played the character of Dorothy. Other returning cast members are Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James in pivotal roles.

FAQs:

Q. Will Wicked: For Good be darker?

A. In December 2024, Chu revealed that the film will have a much darker tone compared to the first film, and that the character of Dorothy Gale will have a more prominent role compared to the musical's second act.

Q. What is the deeper message of Wicked?

A. Wicked explores friendship and trust as the underlying themes, as well as prejudice and tolerance. It shows that what may appear wicked or good to some may actually be the reverse.

Q. How does Elphaba go from good to bad?

A. What seems to get ignored is the root of Elphaba's supposed wickedness: her horror at the mistreatment of animals and her determination to free them.

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