Wicked For Good trailer breakdown: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's first looks create significant buzz

The magical world of Wicked is returning to big screen with a brand new second instalment, titled Wicked: For Good. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be seen reprising their roles as Elphaba and Glinda, picking up right where they left off in the first movie in 2024. Following the massive box office success, Wicked snagged two Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design catagories. The sequel promises another spellbinding story soon this November 2025.

When to watch Wicked: For Good in the theatres

The second instalment of the Wicked film is set to hit the theatres worldwide on November 21, 2025. Universal Pictures dropped the official trailer and release date of Wicked: For Good two months back. Wicked is now streaming on JioHotstar, and also availabe to watch via OTTplay Premium!

What does the trailer of Wicked: For Good show?

The 2-minute-46-second video unravels Elphaba is now feared as the Wicked Witch of the West, who fights from the shadows to expose the Wizard's lies and liberate Oz's silenced Animals. Meanwhile, Glinda enjoys fame and power in Emerald City, presented as the face of goodness by Madame Morrible. As Glinda's wedding to Prince Fiyero approaches, she's haunted by her past bond with Elphaba. With Oz on the brink of chaos, the two must reunite and confront their destiny. Their friendship may be the only hope to save Oz for good.

The trailer reveals that Elphaba is hiding from the powerful Wizard because she does not agree with his rules. The video also hints that Dorothy, a well-known character from The Wizard of Oz, will soon appear in the sequel. In the original musical story, Dorothy defeated Elphaba by throwing a bucket of water on her. However, the actor who will play Dorothy has not yet been announced to the public.

What's the origin of the Wicked film?

The Wicked film series is adapted from the popular Broadway show which tells the story of Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. The sequel is based on the second half of the musical show. However, the whole story of Wicked comes from Gregory Maguire's namesake book, which itself is a new take on the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz.

Wicked: For Good trailer netizens reactions

The trailer had taken the internet by storm back in June, building high expectations among fans. As the new footage offers a dramatic shift in tone in the storyline, netizens can't keep calm.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), some netizens wrote that they watched the trailer in the theatres during another movie visit, and they already got chills. Some even expressed their high expectations from actor Jonathan Bailey's performance after his latest release, Jurassic World Rebirth.

Some netizens showed their astonishment for getting an official trailer of Wicked: For Good already as the film is still quite late to release. Another group of fans wrote that they are already sure all going to cry and sob through its run in the theatres.

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. Friendship and trust are the underlying themes as well as prejudice and tolerance. Government corruption also plays a role in the story. And 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.