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Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The Wicked sequel trailer has landed. These are the four biggest takeaways
Look out Ozians, the witch is back. The trailer for Wicked: For Good has officially landed, offering fans a first glimpse into what Elphaba, Glinda and the Emerald City have to offer next. Following Jon M. Chu's Academy Award-winning Wicked: Part I, which was adapted from the iconic Broadway musical, the sequel picks up where the first left off: Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) has been dubbed the Wicked Witch of the West by the fraudulent Wizard (Jeff Goldblum), complicating her friendship with Glinda, the Good Witch (Ariana Grande). The two films were filmed back-to-back but separated into two features, with the first ending at the same point as the Broadway version's intermission. For Good will land in cinemas on November 21, exactly a year after the first, which ultimately won two Oscars and grossed $1.16 billion globally. 'I think the meat of what Wicked is all about happens in movie two,' Chu told Vanity Fair on Wednesday. 'To me, this is why this story exists. This is where our childhood dreams collide with our adult selves.' Despite its release still being more than five months away, fans are already champing at the bit for any new details. Here are some of the biggest takeaways from the trailer. Something Bad Unlike the first film, which was a green and pink singing extravaganza, For Good is adopting a far darker tone. This is a logical choice since it will explore heavier themes such as prejudice, government corruption, and the powers of propaganda.
The Age
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
The Wicked sequel trailer has landed. These are the four biggest takeaways
Look out Ozians, the witch is back. The trailer for Wicked: For Good has officially landed, offering fans a first glimpse into what Elphaba, Glinda and the Emerald City have to offer next. Following Jon M. Chu's Academy Award-winning Wicked: Part I, which was adapted from the iconic Broadway musical, the sequel picks up where the first left off: Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) has been dubbed the Wicked Witch of the West by the fraudulent Wizard (Jeff Goldblum), complicating her friendship with Glinda, the Good Witch (Ariana Grande). The two films were filmed back-to-back but separated into two features, with the first ending at the same point as the Broadway version's intermission. For Good will land in cinemas on November 21, exactly a year after the first, which ultimately won two Oscars and grossed $1.16 billion globally. 'I think the meat of what Wicked is all about happens in movie two,' Chu told Vanity Fair on Wednesday. 'To me, this is why this story exists. This is where our childhood dreams collide with our adult selves.' Despite its release still being more than five months away, fans are already champing at the bit for any new details. Here are some of the biggest takeaways from the trailer. Something Bad Unlike the first film, which was a green and pink singing extravaganza, For Good is adopting a far darker tone. This is a logical choice since it will explore heavier themes such as prejudice, government corruption, and the powers of propaganda.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wicked: For Good Poster Promises ‘You Will Be Changed'
The first poster for promises that fans 'will be changed.' Wicked, also known as Wicked: Part I, was released in United States theaters in November 2024. The film was immediately a massive hit and became the fifth-highest-grossing movie of 2024, making $744.2 million at the global box office. Wicked adapts the first act of the 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. A sequel, Wicked: For Good, is dated for November 2025 and will adapt the second half. The first poster for Wicked: For Good has been spotted at CinemaCon. It sees Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba looking at one another while standing on opposing sides of the Yellow Brick Road. Check out the poster, via an X post from The Hollywood Reporter, below: The 'will be changed' quote is a reference to the 'For Good' duet featured in the second act of Wicked. In the play, Glinda and Elphaba perform the song after Elphaba realizes that the citizens of Oz are on their way to arrest, or potentially kill, her. Glinda tries to warn her of the forthcoming danger and the two share a moment where they say goodbye to one another, noting that they've both 'been changed for good' because of their friendship. The film is once again directed by Jon M. Chu. Also returning for the sequel alongside Erivo and Grande are Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar, Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman, Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Wicked: For Good will be released in United States theaters on November 21, 2025, from Universal Pictures. The first Wicked movie, meanwhile, is now available to stream on Peacock. The post Wicked: For Good Poster Promises 'You Will Be Changed' appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
