Wicked: For Good trailer released as fans celebrate Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's return

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo return as the iconic Elphaba and Glinda with the second instalment of the epic movie series Wicked hitting cinemas in November this year
Wicked fans, get ready - the long awaited trailer for the second movie instalment has finally landed. The first film left audiences in tears, as Cynthia Erivo's powerful performance of Defying Gravity marked a dramatic turning point.
Her character, Elphaba, discovers her true powers and escapes the grip of the Wizard of Oz and his co-conspirator Madame Morrible, as she soars into the sky on her broom stick in a breathtaking finale.
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Now the newly released trailer for Wicked: For Good - which is set to hit cinemas on November 21 - is already sparking emotional reactions just hours after its release overnight, the Mirror reports.
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The trailer opens with the dramatic crack of a window and the chime of a clock, as Glinda, portrayed by Ariana Grande, pauses and appears to be searching for something or someone.
"Elphaba Thropp I know you're out here," Glinda calls out as she rushes out onto a large balcony that closely resembles the one where the duo were last seen at the end of the first film. "Just come in before the monkeys spot you," she begs.
She then turns around, startled by Elphaba emerging from the shadows. The vintage Universal Pictures logo follows - just as it does in the first film - paying homage to the original Wizard of Oz film released in 1939.
The scene then shifts to Elphaba walking with determination, broomstick in hand, chanting a spell. She slams a poster down, which is a drawing of the 'wicked' witch with the word 'RUN' written underneath. Moments later she is shown working hard at work in a forest before the camera cuts again, this time to Munchkinland, where a poster warning people of the Wicked Witch of the West is displayed.
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The camera then shifts to Glinda the Good, shown standing before a mirror as she carefully places her crown on her head. In another scene, the flying monkeys make an appearance, seemingly under the command of Madame Morrible, who is seen casting a spell saying: "The Wicked Witch can't elude us forever..."
She goes on, as the scene shifts to reveal Elphaba's love interest, Fiyero, who has now enlisted in the army following his time at Shiz University, as Madame Morrible says: "Not with Prince Fiyero and his squadron hot on her trail."
The camera dramatically cuts once again as The Wizard of Oz is seen and Glinda can be heard singing: "No good deed goes unpunished, that's my new creed." Elphaba can be heard saying, "The wonderful Wizard of Oz, no one believed in you more than I did" as Elphaba is seen writing in the sky, "Our Wizard Lies".
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Meanwhile, Glinda issues a heartfelt warning to her once close friend, as she says: "Elphaba, they're coming for you." The tone of the trailer then shifts as Glinda begins to sing the lyrics to For Good, while Elphaba reflects on her memories from their days at Shiz - most notably a leaflet for Emerald City, symbolising the moment their paths changed after meeting the Wizard.
Elphaba opens the leaflet, which has a note from her dear friend. "I hope you got what your heart desires, Glinda," the message reads.
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A tender flashback follows, showing the two sitting together in a field, with Glinda resting her head on Elphaba's shoulder. In the background, Glinda softly sings, "I know I am who I am today because I knew you."
While the movie will start with the pair on opposite sides, it looks as if there is hope for them to become friends again as Glinda is seen telling Elphaba, "think of what we can do, together."
The trailer continues with more of what is to come, including what appears to be Glynda and Fiyero's wedding before a message to Wicked fans appears on the screen. It reads: "Witness the epic conclusion".
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Elsewhere, The Wizard, Elphaba and Glinda are seen reuniting in a surprising moment, as the trio appear to be dancing together - suggesting a possible reconciliation - before the words "And be changed for good" appear on screen. Glinda and Elphaba continue to sing For The Better together only to be interrupted by the Wizards chilling command: "Bring me the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West."
The trailer also features brief appearances by The Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow along with a glimpse of Dorothy as the trio can be seen speaking to The Wizard.
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Meanwhile, Fiyero appears to be caught in a moment of conflict, torn between Elphaba and the Wizard as he hesitates with a gun in hand - forced to choose a side. He throws a broom towards Elphaba, who responds with "For a while there I thought you have changed."
The scene then shifts to a quiet exchange between Elphaba and Fiyero, now emotionally close, as he gently replies: "I have changed."
A series of cuts show Glinda and Elphaba before Elphaba turns to her friend and says: "It's time for both of us to fly," before she jets up into the sky.
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In a deeply emotional moment, Elphaba confides in Glinda, "You're the only friend I ever had." And Glinda replies: "And I've had so many friends," before Elphaba giggles and the pair share a sweet hug and hold hands before Glinda continues: "But only one that mattered."
The trailer continues with Elphaba summoning her hat and broomsticks, declaring: "I'm off to see the Wizard," before taking off, surrounded by flying monkeys.
Fans were quick to express their excitement for the movie release on social media. As soon as the trailer was posted one fan wrote: "I will absolutely be changed for good!!! I'm so excitedddd".
Another added:"I can't wait to SOB," as a third simply stated: "Wicked has brought Cinema back to its full glory." And another expressed: "Why am I crying".