The wait is finally over — Wicked: For Good is hitting theaters this week, and fans are already calling it one of the most jaw-dropping sequels of the decade.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film reunites Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, continuing the magical saga that began with the blockbuster Wicked, which earned over $750 million worldwide.
Release Date
Wicked: For Good will be released in theaters on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
Fans can also catch a special back-to-back screening of Wicked and Wicked: For Good at select theaters like AMC, Cinemark, and Regal on Thursday, Nov. 20.
The sequel adapts the second half of the Broadway musical, diving deeper into the emotional journey of Elphaba and Glinda.
In a recent interview, Cynthia Erivo revealed: “She shows the fierce side of her, the determination, but she also shows the weakest part of her… The grief that she’s been through sort of comes out in rage. Then she gets to show the sensual side of her.”
Star-Studded Cast
Alongside Erivo and Grande, the cast includes:
- Jonathan Bailey as Prince Fiyero
- Ethan Slater as Boq
- Bowen Yang as Pfannee
- Marissa Bode as Nessarose
- Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard
- Michelle Yeoh as Madam Morrible
- Colman Domingo as the voice of the Cowardly Lion
Red Carpet Buzz
The press tour has already delivered lavish viral moments.
Erivo and Bailey stunned at the Brazil premiere on Nov. 4, while Grande joined the cast in London on Nov. 10 after missing the Brazil event due to flight issues. Grande later wowed fans at the Singapore premiere on Nov. 13, proving the film’s global reach.
Streaming & Accessibility
For fans catching up, Wicked is currently available on Prime Video.
As of Nov. 18, it can be purchased for $9.99 or rented for $3.99, making it easy to relive the magic before diving into the sequel.
Fans React to the Shocking Sequel
Social media has been buzzing with emotional reactions.
One fan wrote: “Ariana Grande leaves me speechless — her Glinda is unreal.” Another added: “This sequel feels like the Jeff Bezos mansion of musicals. Lavish, magical, unforgettable.”
Why It Hits Harder
Unlike typical sequels, Wicked: For Good blends nostalgia with fresh emotional depth.
Its cultural impact rivals viral pop culture moments like the Kardashian family headlines or the timeless 007 theme.
Cultural Impact
With its star-studded cast, lavish premieres, and emotional storytelling, Wicked: For Good is poised to dominate the box office and awards season.
The film proves that the magic of Oz still resonates, leaving fans enchanted across generations.
With Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo leading the way, Wicked: For Good leaves fans speechless — proving that sometimes sequels can be even more magical than the original.
