Wicked: For Good OTT partner revealed! Here's where you can stream Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's musical fantasy after its theatrical run

Wicked: For Good, the second part of the blockbuster musical fantasy adaptation, is set to stream on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) in India following its worldwide theatrical debut on November 21, 2025. Industry watchers expect a window similar to the one for the first film, Wicked (2024), which debuted digitally on the streaming platform around four months after its theatrical release, but the studio has not officially set a streaming date.

Direction and source material adaptation

Jon M. Chu helms the sequel, which adapts the intricate second act of the 2003 theatrical musical penned by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The sequel, loosely adapting Gregory Maguire's 1995 book Land of Oz, takes place in a world where the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz occur both before and after those of L. Frank Baum's original story. The filmmakers stuck closely to the original script by dividing the film into two parts so that the story and characters could develop fully.

In this sequel, Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba Thropp and Arianna Grande's Glinda the Good resume their journeys as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, respectively. Glinda has become a famous public figure, under the watch of the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh), while Elphaba continues her battle for animal rights as a fugitive years after the first film ends. In the sequel, their broken relationship and separate journeys set the stage for a series of events that permanently alter Oz's political and magical landscapes, culminating in the surprise entrance of Dorothy Gale.

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Returning and new cast members

Core members of the ensemble cast like Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero Tigelaar), Ethan Slater (Boq Woodsman, Tin Man), and Marissa Bode (Nessarose Thropp, Elphaba's younger half-sister) are back for another round. A new member of the cast, Colman Domingo, has been announced.

Prior to its general release, Wicked: For Good had its world debut in São Paulo, Brazil, on November 4, 2025. While most critics have given it favourable reviews, a few have noted that it hasn't quite lived up to the hype of its predecessor. However, first impressions have been positive, with critics praising Chu's direction and praising Erivo and Grande in particular. Some have even gone so far as to say that this sequel is better than the original stage musical's second act. The movie is marketed as the more serious and important part of the story.

OTT premiere

The end of this acclaimed musical adaptation will have a prominent digital premiere with its streaming release on JioHotstar in India. Those eagerly anticipating the film's release on the streaming platform should be on the lookout for a formal announcement regarding the release date, expected in early 2026.

FAQs:

Q: When is Wicked: For Good expected to stream on JioHotstar in India?

A: The official streaming date for Wicked: For Good on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) has not been announced. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 21, 2025. Based on the streaming pattern of the first film, Wicked (2024), the sequel is anticipated to arrive on the platform approximately four to five months after its theatrical run, likely in early-to-mid 2026.

Q: Who are the main cast members returning for the sequel?

A: The main cast returning for Wicked: For Good includes: Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp, Ariana Grande as Glinda Upland, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar (who becomes the Scarecrow), Jeff Goldblum as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman (who becomes the Tin Man), and Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp. Colman Domingo also joins the cast as the voice of Brrr, the Cowardly Lion.

Q: What is the running time of Wicked: For Good?

A: The reported final runtime for Wicked: For Good is 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes). This is shorter than the first film, Wicked (2024), but it is significantly longer than Act II of the original stage musical, allowing the filmmakers to expand the narrative and character development.