On November 21, 2025, Wicked For Good came out. This movie is the sequel to the first Wicked movie, which came out last year. Both movies were directed by Jon M. Chu and starred Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh. This star-studded cast brought the famous Broadway musical to the big screen, making it an internationally acclaimed film.
Wicked was originally written by Stephen Schwartz, and gained attention with its original cast of Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoworth. The musical follows the untold story of the witches of Oz, based off of the film, “The Wizard of Oz,” filmed in 1939. We find out why Elphaba became the “Wicked Witch of the West” and how Glinda became the “Good Witch”.
“Wicked For Good” continues the story where it left off in the first film, with Elphaba continuing her mission to expose her truth, and the story is told through 11 songs. The film has received very positive feedback from viewers around the world, and has sparked conversations on social media. Many songs have become part of trends; for example, “For Good” has become a song to remember loved ones who have passed away. Films like Wicked bring people together and allow viewers from any age range to connect with each other and bond over a shared interest.