‘Wicked: For Good' trailer drops: here are 11 spellbinding movie witches to celebrate
Witches have long captured the imagination of film lovers—mysterious, powerful and often misunderstood. But the most unforgettable ones go beyond pointy hats and potions. Whether they're fighting injustice like Wicked's Elphaba, navigating love and loss like Practical Magic's Owens sisters or rewriting reality like Wanda Maximoff, these spellcasters cast more than just hexes—they cast lasting impressions. From darkly comic to heartbreakingly human, here are 11 cinematic witches whose stories still enchant us today.
The trailer for Wicked: For Good just dropped, and if the fan reactions are anything to go by, it's safe to say that people can't wait to revisit Elphaba and Glinda in Oz.
As 'Wicked: For Good' brings Elphaba and Glinda back to the big screen later this year, we look at 11 iconic movie witches who've enchanted audiences with their magic, power and unforgettable stories
At the heart of Wicked—the blockbuster adaptation of the Broadway musical based on a novel that reimagined The Wizard of Oz—are two very different witches: Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande). Opposites in every possible way, the two begin as rivals at Shiz University, treating each other with open disdain. But over time, they form an unlikely friendship—one that will change not only the course of their lives, but the very fabric of who they are, for good.
Like the stage musical, the film delves into themes of 'good' vs 'wicked', while spotlighting the strength and transformative power of female friendship. It's not just about spells, sorcery or flying monkeys—it's about identity, acceptance and standing by someone when the world refuses to. At the end of the day, the real magic is in their friendship.
Erivo and Grande have been widely praised for their performances, which honour the iconic Broadway originals while making the characters distinctly their own. Their chemistry is electric, their solos soaring. Fans are already holding space for their return in Wicked: For Good, which lands in cinemas on 21 November.
See also: Oscars 2025: Asian stars and creatives in Oscar-nominated films, from 'Wicked' to 'Emilia Pérez'
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Witches have long captured the imagination of film lovers—mysterious, powerful and often misunderstood. But the most unforgettable ones go beyond pointy hats and potions. Whether they're fighting injustice like Wicked's Elphaba, navigating love and loss like Practical Magic's Owens sisters or rewriting reality like Wanda Maximoff, these spellcasters cast more than just hexes—they cast lasting impressions. From darkly comic to heartbreakingly human, here are 11 cinematic witches whose stories still enchant us today. The trailer for Wicked: For Good just dropped, and if the fan reactions are anything to go by, it's safe to say that people can't wait to revisit Elphaba and Glinda in Oz. As 'Wicked: For Good' brings Elphaba and Glinda back to the big screen later this year, we look at 11 iconic movie witches who've enchanted audiences with their magic, power and unforgettable stories At the heart of Wicked—the blockbuster adaptation of the Broadway musical based on a novel that reimagined The Wizard of Oz—are two very different witches: Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande). Opposites in every possible way, the two begin as rivals at Shiz University, treating each other with open disdain. But over time, they form an unlikely friendship—one that will change not only the course of their lives, but the very fabric of who they are, for good. Like the stage musical, the film delves into themes of 'good' vs 'wicked', while spotlighting the strength and transformative power of female friendship. It's not just about spells, sorcery or flying monkeys—it's about identity, acceptance and standing by someone when the world refuses to. At the end of the day, the real magic is in their friendship. Erivo and Grande have been widely praised for their performances, which honour the iconic Broadway originals while making the characters distinctly their own. Their chemistry is electric, their solos soaring. Fans are already holding space for their return in Wicked: For Good, which lands in cinemas on 21 November. See also: Oscars 2025: Asian stars and creatives in Oscar-nominated films, from 'Wicked' to 'Emilia Pérez'
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