Wicked: For Good trailer drops, Ariana Grande's Glinda returns to shake up Qz like never before!
Get ready to defy gravity all over again because the first teaser for Wicked: For Good is here, and it is EVERYTHING. Fans of the spellbinding Broadway blockbuster are buzzing after the trailer dropped on Wednesday, June 4, confirming that the enchanting saga is far from over.
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For those who binged the first Wicked film last November and fell head-over-heels for Cynthia Erivo's fierce Elphaba and Ariana Grande's dazzling Glinda, the wait has been worth it. The sequel picks up years later, right after Elphaba stormed out of Oz, still branded a 'wicked witch' by her former mentor, Madame Morrible (the incredible Michele Yeoh). Tensions are high, the magic is stronger, and the drama? Definitely crazy!
About Wicked: For Good
Director Jon M. Chu, alongside screenwriter Winnie Holzman and composer Stephen Schwartz, revealed they split the Wicked adaptation into two films after realising the story could not be contained in a single movie. They wanted to dive deeper into the characters' lives, keeping every iconic song, and even adding new ones. Chu and his team were committed to delivering the full Oz experience, no cuts, no compromises.
Filming for both parts wrapped up simultaneously back in January 2024. Erivo marked the milestone with a fierce Instagram post showing a silhouette of her on a broomstick, captioning it: 'That's a wrap for me, Elphie out!!' The excitement was palpable, and now fans can finally see where this magic train is headed.
Wicked success
The first Wicked film was a colossal hit, smashing box office records with a $114 million opening weekend in North America and outshining Gladiator II on the same release date. It also garnered massive international success and pulled in 10 Oscar nominations, cementing its place as a cultural phenomenon.
With Wicked: For Good looming on the horizon, Broadway fans and Ari's stans alike should prepare for a wickedly good time. The teaser is only the beginning, the full spellbinding sequel promises more heart, more drama, and more show-stopping songs. So, mark your calendars, witches and wizards: the Land of Oz is calling again, and Ariana Grande's Glinda is ready to shine brighter than ever.
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