Wicked changed Us for good, and the second half is sure to do the same.
The first of the two-part Wicked movie adaptation, released in November 2024, brought the beloved Broadway show to life on the big screen. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, the story chronicled the backstory of the two witches prior to the events of The Wizard of Oz.
The film followed the story of the musicalâs first act, setting up part two â titled Wicked: For Good â to tell the second actâs events.
Erivo previously opened up about why the adaptation was split into two parts. âWhatâs wonderful about the show is that you get an insight into why this woman becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, but you have only three hours to do it in,â she told Entertainment Weekly in February 2024. âWith us, you have two movies.â
Theater lovers and movie goers alike have been counting down the days until the film adaptation of Broadwayâs Wicked premieres. Wicked made its stage debut in 2003, with Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth playing witches Elphaba and Glinda, respectively. More than two decades later, fans are getting a two-part movie version of the musical starring [âŠ]
The actress added: âWeâve expanded on their relationship as friends. Thatâs a really important special thing that you have in the show, but here you really get to go with them in that. Weâve got something really special.â
Scroll down to learn everything we know so far about Wicked: For Good:
When Will âWicked: For Goodâ Hit Theaters?
Wicked: For Good is set to release in theaters on November 21, 2025. It is unknown whether the sequel will follow in the first movieâs footsteps and debut special sing-along screenings.
What Is the Official Title for âWickedâ Part 2?
One month after Wickedâs premiere, it was announced in December 2024 that the second filmâs official title would be Wicked: For Good.
