Splitting the Tony-winning musical in half on the big screen, Wicked: For Good is slated to arrive in 2025, and there are already a ton of exciting details. Based on the eponymous musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, Wicked is set in the world of L. Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz, and follows Galinda (the eventual good witch) and Elphaba (the eventual wicked witch) as they attend the prestigious Shiz University. The stage production was a smash-hit, and it was only natural that Hollywood would come calling, but delays pushed the surefire blockbuster further and further down the line.

When the movie finally did arrive in 2024, Wicked was greeted with stellar reviews that put particular emphasis on the film’s scale and the performances of the main cast. Though changes from the stage production were inevitable when adapting a Broadway musical, the most ambitious choice was to split the story into two separate films. Mimicking the two-act structure of the show, Wicked: For Good will cover the second act of the epic tale, and conclude the major chapter in Oz history with a bang. Wicked: For Good already has a release date, and anticipation builds for the gravity-defying sequel.

Wicked: For Good Latest News

The Sequel’s Original Song Is Teased

After mostly sticking to the original stage production’s music throughout the first installment, the latest news comes as a tease for the new original song in Wicked: For Good. Glinda star Ariana Grande spoke candidly about the sequel’s newest musical number, explaining that it helps to flesh out a portion of the stage show that largely happens off-stage. The piece was written by the original composer, Stephen Schwartz, and will apparently show a side of Glinda never seen before. Grande feels it’s “a privilege” to be the first actor to perform the new song.

Read Grande’s comments here:

It’s a pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey. It shows a side of her we’ve never seen before. In the stage show, this transformation happens offstage. But in the movie, we get to see her make the decision that defines who she is. It’s a privilege to sing this song and be the first Glinda to bring it to life.

Wicked: For Good Release Date

Return To Oz In November 2025

Even if the movie’s release date has changed several times since it was first announced, the release strategy for Wicked: For Good seems to be setting the sequel up for success. Coming nearly a year to the day after the wide release of Wicked, For Good will hit theaters on November 21, 2025, hoping to once again capture the Thanksgiving holiday magic. However, since the date has changed several times already, there’s no guarantee that Wicked: For Good will stick with that date.

Wicked: For Good Cast Details

Glinda & Elphaba Will Return In Part Two

Because Wicked: For Good is merely picking up where the first one left off, the entire cast of Wicked is expected to return in the sequel. Most importantly, Cynthia Erivo will be back as Elphaba, and she’ll be joined by Ariana Grande as the ever-popular Glinda. Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey will reprise his role as the Winkie prince, and Glinda’s boyfriend, Fiyero, while Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh returns as Madame Morrible. Proving to not be so wonderful after all, The Wizard of Oz will again be played by Jeff Goldblum.

Though the sequel’s cast will mostly be made up of returning characters, Wicked: For Good could also introduce characters familiar to fans of the classic Wizard of Oz stories. Dorothy, her dog Toto, and the Cowardly Lion have all been teased in various trailers for the first movie, but no casting details have been revealed.

The cast of Wicked: For Good includes:

Actor	Wicked Role
Cynthia Erivo	Elphaba
Ariana Grande	Glinda
Jonathan Bailey	Fiyero
Michelle Yeoh	Madame Morrible
Jeff Goldblum	The Wizard of Oz
Ethan Slater	Boq Woodsman
Marissa Bode	Nessarose Thropp
Peter Dinklage	Doctor Dillamond
Bowen Yang	Pfannee
Bronwynn James	ShenShen

Wicked: For Good Story Details

The Second Act Is Still In Store

By the end of Wicked, the movie had only covered the first act of the show, meaning there are still several iconic moments left. Having defied the Wizard and Madame Morrible’s plans, Elphaba flies away to form a resistance against their cruelty, while Glinda stays on to fix the system from the inside. However, the destruction of their friendship always drives a wedge between Glinda and Fiyero. Many key events bring Wicked: For Good closer to the events seen in The Wizard of Oz, and the second half of the story explains the origins of many recognizable Oz icons.

Some minor changes are expected in Wicked: For Good, and it has already been confirmed that Glinda will sing an entirely new song (composed by Stephen Schwartz) that will flesh out a moment from the play that largely happens off-stage. It’s unclear what others changes might happen, but based on the first film in the two-part saga, it will likely be an addition to the second act as opposed to a subtraction.