Curious change to Wicked sequel confirmed despite blockbuster's huge success
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The follow-up to this year's hit musical film Wicked has had a name change - despite the blockbuster's huge success. Directed by Jon M Chu, the film has been officially named Wicked: For Good, which is thought to reference a duet in the stage musical between Elphaba and Glinda about how their relationship has impacted their lives forever.
It was originally built as Wicked: Part II to complete the plot of the first film, as producers had decided to tell the musical across two segments. However, the change has been confirmed today eleven months ahead of it release, scheduled for next November.
A post on the film's official X page said: "You will be changed. Wicked: For Good, only in theaters November 21, 2025." It comes after stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo scored major Golden Globe nominations for their roles in Wicked, which serves as a prequel to The Wizard Of Oz (1939).
Grande landed her first Golden Globe nod for best supporting female actor in a motion picture for her role as Glinda, while British star Erivo received a nod for best female actor in a motion picture musical for portraying green-skinned witch Elphaba.
Wicked explores the friendship between Glinda and Elphaba before they become estranged, in the classic stories by L Frank Baum. The two-part film adaptation of the Broadway smash has been in the works since the stage version debuted in 2003, which scored Idina Menzel a Tony Award for best leading actress in a musical in her role as Elphaba.
