Sequels and Reboots
Wicked: For Good Trailer Drops, Teasing Dorothy’s Arrival and Elphaba’s Final Stand
The highly anticipated trailer for Wicked: For Good—the sequel to last year’s record-breaking musical Wicked—has finally arrived, and it’s stirring up a storm of excitement. Starring powerhouse duo Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the sequel dives deeper into the beloved untold story behind The Wizard of Oz.
Picking up where the first film left off, Wicked: For Good trailer explores the emotional fallout of Elphaba’s rebellion and the unraveling truth behind the Wizard’s corrupt regime. The trailer reveals a darker, more intense tone than the first film, with Elphaba in hiding and the land of Oz on edge. In a climactic tease, fans also get their first hint at the arrival of Dorothy Gale, whose infamous role in Elphaba’s fate looms large.
While Dorothy’s casting remains a mystery, anticipation is building fast. Fans are speculating across social media, with some guessing that a major Gen Z star is being kept under wraps for a dramatic reveal closer to release day.
Grande and Erivo Shine Again
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are back and more dazzling than ever. The pair drew rave reviews for their emotionally rich and vocally powerful performances in Wicked (2024), which became the highest-grossing musical film adaptation in history, grossing $755 million worldwide and winning two Academy Awards out of ten nominations, including Best Picture.
Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked: For Good is adapted from the second act of the Tony-winning 2003 Broadway musical, which was itself based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, a twisted retelling of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Jon M Chu explained his decision to split the story into two parts, saying, “It was impossible to do justice to Wicked in a single film without sacrificing the heart and complexity of the source material. These characters deserve a full canvas.”
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A Cast of Legends and Rising Stars
Joining Grande and Erivo are Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as the enigmatic Wizard of Oz. With such a star-studded cast and a gripping new storyline, the sequel promises to raise the stakes while staying true to the emotional depth that made the original such a hit.
Fans can expect stunning visuals, powerful solos, and a deeper look at themes of identity, power, and redemption—all wrapped in the fantasy world of Oz.
Wicked: For Good is set to hit cinemas on November 21, 2025, just in time for awards season. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the Broadway show or new to the magic of Elphaba and Glinda, this sequel looks ready to cast a spell all over again.
