Wicked: For Good's First Look Has Fans Screaming ‘Already Waiting For This'
The makers of Wicked: For Good released a featurette giving a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming musical fantasy directed by Jon M. Chu.
Following the massive success of Wicked: Part I, fans have been eagerly waiting for its sequel, and it's finally starting to feel real. On Wednesday, August 6, the makers shared the first behind-the-scenes featurette for Wicked: For Good, the second and final instalment of the musical fantasy films directed by Jon M. Chu. The 2-minute and 46-second clip gave a glimpse into Elphaba and Glinda's unbreakable bond.
The video begins with Cynthia Erivo saying that both protagonists are 'stepping into a new space in their lives." As the clip played, it showed some never-before-seen moments of Elphaba, aka Wicked Witch of the West, played by Cynthia, and Glinda, aka Glinda the Good, played by Ariana Grande, and hinted at what's to come. It also featured some raw moments between the co-stars, including filming emotional scenes, laughing together, and working with full determination alongside the director.
The upcoming film won't just reveal what happens to the Wizard of Oz, but also test their friendship. 'I believe their bond is unbreakable, but it is deeply challenged by the distance they have to navigate," said Cynthia while talking about Elphaba and Glinda's friendship. And as per Ariana, Wicked: For Good will let the viewers see how far their 'friendship" can be pushed. She added, 'There's nuance, there's hurt, there's forgiveness… These two women love each other so much, and they truly change each other for the better."
Wicked: For Good's First Featurette Includes Glimpse Of Wizard Of Oz Movie's Characters
The featurette also gave a glimpse of the Yellow Brick Road and the original Wizard of Oz movie's characters. At one point. Dorothy was seen walking alongside the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion. The 32-year-old actor-singer further said, 'We get to see how these characters like the Tin Man and the Scarecrow and the Lion come to be," Grande says. 'We truly see the origin story of the witches of Oz."
Step back into Oz ✨ Go behind-the-scenes in this Wicked: For Good first look. pic.twitter.com/2jh3Zt67YL — Wicked: For Good (@wickedmovie) August 6, 2025
Fans React To Wicked: For Good's First Featurette
Ever since the clip was shared, fans have expressed their excitement for the upcoming musical fantasy movie. One fan said, 'I'm already in the theatre waiting for this." Another added, 'Oz isn't just a place-it's a journey through magic and memory. This behind-the-scenes glimpse of Wicked: For Good invites us back into a world where wonder never fades." A different fan wrote, 'Ugh… I'm crying already. I'm ready to be changed for good." 'SO READY TO CRY!!!" someone else said.
Someone commented, 'THE 'HAVEN'T YOU HEARD I'M THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST' CHILLLSSSSSSSKXLDLD."
What's Wicked: For Good About?
The sequel to Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu, is based on Act 2 of the Broadway musical. Wicked: For Good will begin right after the events of the first movie, which ended with Elphaba's powerful performance of Defying Gravity. Now labelled a 'wicked witch," Elphaba disappeared. The final chapter will show the story of Elphaba and Glinda as they face the consequences of their choices. The film is set to hit theatres on November 21.
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