An upcoming sequel to Wicked, Wicked Part 2 is a musical fantasy film. Part 2 of the film has been officially renamed Wicked: For Good. The sequel is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 21, 2025.
The sequel will serve as the second and final installment in the two-part film adaptation of Stephen Schwartz's 2003 Broadway stage musical Wicked. Jon M. Chu is going to direct the sequel and Dana Fox and Winnie Holzman will serve as writers for the film.
The cast of the first and second parts of the film features Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Bowen Yang, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.
The first film, Wicked's worldwide total, now stands at $525 million. The plot of Wicked focuses on Glinda and Elphaba's time as students at Shiz University. Glinda is forced to take Elphaba as her roommate. The film chronicles their journey from strangers to best friends.
Is there an official title for Wicked Part 2?
Universal Pictures has finally announced the new title of Wicked Part 2. The sequel has now been renamed to Wicked: For Good. For those wondering about the meaning behind the title change, the new title is a reference to a highly awaited duet.
The film's new title references a duet between Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda. The duet consists of the two characters singing about how their love-hate friendship has changed their lives forever. The duet is an emotional song that can be heard in Act 2.
What can audiences expect from Wicked Part 2?
Wicked: For Good will tell the story of Elphaba after she has gained complete control over her powers. The second film will see how Elphaba and Glinda's friendship survives after the former has been announced as an enemy of the state by Madame Morrible and the Wizard.
The second film will take place in the Land of Oz. The sequel will see Elphaba and Glinda step into their new roles as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Audiences can expect the story of the film to be similar to the second act of the musical. While talking about the sequel to Variety, Chu stated:
"I did not know the context of where we'd be in society right now. It becomes eight times more relevant than before when you're talking about truth and consequences of making the right or wrong choices. It's intense."
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