Fans of musical films are in for a spectacular ending as Wicked: For Good hits cinemas on November 21, 2025. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film is the much-anticipated sequel to 2024’s Wicked: Part One. This second installment adapts Act II of the Broadway musical, focusing on friendship, consequences, and the power of change.
The title For Good comes from the moving duet shared by Elphaba and Glinda in the original stage version. It perfectly reflects the emotional closure awaiting fans. According to Chu, “If Part One is about choices, Part Two is about consequences.”
Returning Cast and Familiar Faces
Cynthia Erivo reprises her role as Elphaba, the misunderstood green-skinned witch whose courage challenges Oz’s corrupt system. Ariana Grande returns as Glinda, the glamorous yet conflicted Good Witch of the North.
Other returning stars include Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, and Ethan Slater as Boq.
Their chemistry was one of the first film’s highlights, and fans can expect even deeper performances this time. Chu promises grander sets, more magic, and songs that will “soar higher than Defying Gravity.”
Plot and Themes
Wicked: For Good picks up where Part One left off. Elphaba has become an outcast, while Glinda rises as a beloved public figure. Yet, their intertwined destinies remind us that true friendship endures, even when the world tears them apart.
The sequel explores loyalty, love, and the price of doing what’s right. As the Wizard’s empire begins to crumble, the truth about Oz is finally revealed. It’s a story about how people’s perceptions can shape legends and how good intentions can be misunderstood.
Music and New Additions
Like the first film, this chapter features songs by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, including classics like “For Good” and “No Good Deed.” Fans will also hear two new original songs written exclusively for the movie, ensuring a fresh yet nostalgic experience.
The film’s title song, For Good, captures the heart of the story, two women who changed each other’s lives forever.
A Perfect Finale for Fans
Jon M. Chu’s decision to split the adaptation into two parts ensured that the emotional beats and music of the Broadway hit remained intact. The first film ended with Elphaba’s powerful “Defying Gravity” moment, while this sequel will deliver the resolution fans have long awaited.
Visually stunning, musically rich, and emotionally powerful, Wicked: For Good is poised to be one of 2025’s most anticipated musical releases. It will remind audiences that friendship, courage, and love can truly change the world for good.
