Prepare to be changed for good as we witness the spellbinding conclusion to the story of friendship, magic, and music that has enchanted audiences for decades. The highly anticipated sequel “Wicked: For Good” will defy gravity and transport viewers back to the colorful land of Oz, where the complex relationship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda the Good Witch of the North reaches its powerful crescendo — figuratively and literally. Fans worldwide are counting down the days until this magical masterpiece flies into theaters and completes the beloved story and cinematic experience years in the making.
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Everything You Should Know Before Seeing Wicked: For Good
The Wicked phenomenon began by flipping the classic story of The Wizard of Oz on its head. From a novel to a groundbreaking Broadway musical and now an ambitious two-part box office hit, the story of Wicked has made an impact that has changed the culture for good.
The Novel: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
Before the publication of “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” in 1995, author Gregory Maguire was already an established writer known for his fairytale-like children’s stories like “The Lightning Time” and “The Dream Stealer.” The Wicked novel was Maguire’s first work published for adults.
The idea emerged from his fascination with reimagining classic fairy tale villains, particularly exploring what circumstances might have turned her into the Wicked Witch of the West in Oz, and continued into later works like “Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister” from the classic tale of Cinderella and “Mirror Mirror” inspired by Snow White. Maguire crafted a complex political allegory set in an alternate Oz filled with religious tensions, animal persecution, and social upheaval. The book received critical praise for its sophisticated themes and literary depth, though its darker content and mature and sexual subject matter made it distinctly different from later adaptations.
While subsequent stage and film versions focus on friendship and self-acceptance, Maguire’s novel explores themes of terrorism, religious extremism, and political corruption with an unflinching adult perspective. The original work contains graphic violence, sexual content, and philosophical complexity that later family-friendly adaptations deliberately avoided. Maguire continued the story through three sequels: “Son of a Witch” (2005), “A Lion Among Men” (2008), and “Out of Oz” (2011), each maintaining the series’ mature themes and political commentary. Years later, Maguire wrote a new spinoff trilogy and a prequel, bringing the total Wicked canon up to eight separate novels.
Wicked: The Musical
The transformation from novel to musical began when composer Stephen Schwartz and book writer Winnie Holzman recognized the theatrical potential in Maguire’s story, though they significantly lightened the tone and restructured the story. Producer Marc Platt brought together his creative team with director Joe Mantello, and the original San Francisco production featured Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda. The stage show’s early development included several elements that were ultimately cut, including a powerful scene where Elphaba mourns the presumed death of Dr. Dillamond, wearing her iconic color, black, on stage for the first time.
After its successful run in San Francisco, “Wicked” transferred to Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre in October 2003, where it quickly became a cultural phenomenon, despite initially mixed reviews. The production earned ten Tony nominations but controversially lost Best Musical to “Avenue Q,” sparking significant debate within the theater community and leading to reforms in how musicals conduct awards campaigns, as documented by Broadway YouTuber Wait in the Wings. Despite this setback, “Wicked” won three Tony Awards and has since become one of Broadway’s longest-running and highest-grossing productions.
The Movie: Wicked, Part I
Rumors of Universal Pictures’ film adaptation began as early as 2010. The production spent years cycling through different rumored cast members and directors, including Stephen Daldry, before Jon M. Chu took over as director in February 2021. The casting of Cynthia Erivo was hailed as a significant commitment to diverse representation, especially in a story with a character so defined by the color of their skin. Chu’s production emphasized practical sets over digital environments, with massive constructed sets at Sky Studios Elstree, including Munchkinland, the Emerald City, and Shiz University, complete with a library with a massive, rotating bookcase.
“Wicked,” Part One, is available to stream on Prime Video. Covering the events of the first act of the Broadway show, it is necessary to see “Wicked,” Part One, before seeing “Wicked: For Good.”
Director: Jon M. Chu
Born in Palo Alto, California, Jon M. Chu gained recognition through his breakthrough work directing the dance films “Step Up 2 The Streets” (2008) and “Step Up 3” (2010). His career evolved significantly with the success of “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018), which earned him widespread recognition for directing the first major Hollywood studio film featuring an all-Asian cast in contemporary times, and “In the Heights” (2021), his adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical featuring a Latino cast.
Movie Plot
Following her defiant stand against the Wizard, Elphaba has become Oz’s most wanted fugitive — the Wicked Witch of the West. Glinda, within the glittering walls of the Emerald City, weighs her loyalty to Elphaba against her position of privilege and influence within the corrupt regime. When Dorothy’s arrival sets the final act in motion, both witches must confront the consequences of their choices and live with the reality that follows for good.
Soundtrack
“Wicked: For Good” will include all the songs of the stage musical’s second act as well as two new songs. “In addition to two brand new songs, there is a lot that’s new in several other existing songs,” says composer Stephen Schwartz in a statement reported by MSN. “So not only listeners coming to the score for the first time, but longtime fans of the original Broadway cast album will have a great deal to discover.”
Check out the full lineup below:
- “Every Day More Wicked” — Ensemble, Elphaba, Madame Morrible, Glinda
- “Thank Goodness / I Couldn’t Be Happier” — Glinda, Ensemble, Madame Morrible
- “No Place Like Home” — Elphaba
- “The Wicked Witch of the East” — Nessarose, Elphaba, Boq
- “Wonderful” — The Wizard, Glinda, Elphaba
- “I’m Not That Girl (Reprise)” — Glinda
- “As Long As You’re Mine” — Elphaba, Fiyero
- “No Good Deed” — Elphaba
- “March of the Witch Hunters” — Ensemble
- “The Girl in the Bubble” — Glinda
- “For Good” — Elphaba, Glinda
Genre
Similar to the first installment, “Wicked: For Good” film is categorized on IMDb as Fairy Tale, Pop Musical, Family Fantasy, Musical, and Romance. While nowhere near as dark as its source material, the second half of the story does take on a darker, more serious tone.
Runtime
“Wicked: For Good” will have a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes, nearly 20 minutes shorter than its counterpart.
Rating
“Wicked: For Good” is rated PG for Action/Violence and Some Suggestive Material and Thematic Material.
Theatrical Release Date
The epic conclusion to the Wicked saga will arrive in theaters, Real 3D, and IMAX on November 21, 2025.
Streaming Options
Following its time in cinemas, “Wicked: For Good” may be available to stream on platforms like Prime Video, where “Wicked,” Part One is now.
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Wicked: For Good: Official Trailer
Experience the epic conclusion to the story of the intertwined lives of the witches of Oz in Universal’s final trailer:
Cast & Crew
Having been filmed concurrently with “Wicked,” Part One, and being the second half of the same story, “Wicked: For Good” will feature the same principal cast as the original film. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande return as Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda Upland (of the Upper Uplands), aka the Good Witch of the North.
Erivo is best known for her work on Broadway, especially her award-winning performance in “The Color Purple.” She also had memorable performances as Harriet Tubman in “Harriet” (2019) and the Blue Fairy in Disney’s live-action “Pinocchio” (2022).
Ariana Grande, best known for her pop career, achieved fame at a young age playing Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon series “Victorious” and has had a few other film roles, including a small cameo role in Netflix’s “Don’t Look Up” (2022).
The supporting cast features an impressive ensemble including Jonathan Bailey (“Bridgerton”), Ethan Slater (“SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical”), Marissa Bode making her film debut, Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”), Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) and Jeff Goldblum (“Jurassic Park”) as the Wizard of Oz.
Be sure to check out other members of this incredible cast below:
- Cynthia Erivo: Elphaba
- Ariana Grande: Glinda
- Jonathan Bailey: Fiyero
- Ethan Slater: Boq
- Marissa Bode: Nessarose
- Michelle Yeoh: Madame Morrible
- Peter Dinklage: Dr. Dillamond (voice)
- Jeff Goldblum: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
- Bowen Yang: Pfannee
- Bronwyn James: Shenshen
- Adam James: Mr. Upland
The crew includes:
- Director: Jon M. Chu
- Writers: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox
- Executive Producers: Dana Fox, Winnie Holzman, Jared LeBoff, David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz
- Composers: John Powell, Stephen Schwartz
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Productions
The Magic Continues With StreamSafely
“Wicked: For Good” will premiere in cinemas and IMAX on November 21, 2025. Afterward, stay tuned with us at Streamsafley to learn where you can watch it on demand.
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With the conclusion to this epic tale of friendship and magic drawing close, be sure to buy your tickets, grab some popcorn, and ride your broom or bubble over to your nearest theater. We’ll see you there!
