As 2024 wrapped, Wicked
had cast its spell across pop culture—memes, interviews, endless buzz. While most films drop trailers fast, Wicked
Part 2
kept fans guessing. In a Vanity Fair interview, director Jon M. Chu confirmed Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will debut original songs, promising “some bangers.”
The first film became a cultural force and box office titan, grossing over $755 million. Now, with sorcery and song at the helm, the hype for Part Two has truly exploded.
Wicked
Part 2 fever is at an all-time high, with fans spellbound, eagerly awaiting when this magical sequel will finally hit screens.
Wicked: For Good: The spellbinding sequel everyone is waiting for
Wicked: For Good
is set to dazzle theaters on November 21, 2025,
with an immersive release across formats including Real Dimension Three-Dimensional, Image Maximum, Dolby Cinema, Four-Dimensional Experience, Screen Extended, and Dynamic Box.
New poster for ‘WICKED: FOR GOOD.’ Out November 21st. pic.twitter.com/E5F81PK4xY
— Pop Base (@PopBase) June 4, 2025
Universal Pictures had initially planned the sequel for later dates—November 26 and even Christmas Day—but moved it up to avoid clashing with Zootopia Two
and Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Now, the yellow brick road is clear, and audiences are more than ready.
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With the release date fast approaching, fans are on edge, eagerly hunting for any hint of the long-awaited trailer.
The waiting game: Wicked: For Good fans hunt for trailer clues
The highly anticipated Wicked: For Good
trailer, hyped by their official Instagram handle with “You will be changed. #WickedForGood trailer tonight,”
will debut tonight at special one-night-only screenings.
It will drop online immediately after—no more shaky TikToks needed. Following a teaser and a fresh poster this week, the official trailer’s debut tonight kicks off a shorter, smarter marketing run ahead of the November release. Fans’ curiosity is also at an all-time high, wondering if they will catch a glimpse of
as Dorothy.
Fans are buzzing and eager to unravel the highly anticipated sequel’s plot. Here is a quick rundown as curiosity reaches its peak.
Everything we know about Wicked: For Good so far
In Wicked: For Good,
Elphaba fully embraces her powers but is branded a threat by the Wizard and Madame Morrible, forcing her into conflict with the world she tried to protect. This sequel picks up where the 2024 film left off, continuing the story of Elphaba and Glinda as their friendship is tested by destiny.
Cynthia Erivo teases what to expect from Elphaba in ‘Wicked: For Good’:
“She’s able to access her rage more… The scent I wore changed. The makeup changed. Little shifts that bring you to a more mature version of who Elphaba becomes. And she is delicious in this next one.” pic.twitter.com/AK6tG1oTx3
— Wicked News Hub (@wickednewshub) June 2, 2025
Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film dives deeper into Oz’s politics, magic, and betrayal—shaping the future before and after Dorothy’s iconic arrival.
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