The world of Wicked just keeps getting bigger and bigger. After the huge success of the first movie earlier this year fans everywhere are counting down the days until Wicked: For Good hits theaters on November 21, 2025.
The movie Wicked continues the story of “Elphaba” the misunderstood green witch and her bubbly best friend, long before Dorothy ever landed in Oz. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, the first film brought broadway magic to the big screen and now the sequel promises even more emotion and powerful songs.
The first Wicked movie premiered on November 22, 2025 and quickly became a major hit with audiences and critics. It introduced moviegoers to a new magical version of Oz that felt more nostalgic. On IMDb it earned a strong 7.4 rating even beating other popular musicals like Mamma Mia! and The Greatest Showman.
Why everyone’s talking about it
Fans can not stop talking about Wicked: For Good. The film will start off where the first one ended showing how Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda’s (Ariana Grande) friendship changes as they take different paths. Not only will this movie feature a bigger orchestra with brand new songs but the movie will feature breathtaking visuals for these two friends
Recently, NBC aired a special performance called “One Wonderful Night” where Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and original broadway stars like Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth reunited to sing “For Good”. This performance went viral for these four accomplished people, trending across social media and reminding fans why Wicked is such a cultural phenomenon.
The Big Applause
When Wicked first hit theaters, it got massive applause from audiences everywhere. Fans couldn’t stop cheering during the final scenes and social media exploded with clips of people singing along in theaters. Even critics have noticed the powerful response. According to People Magazine’s early reactions to the sequel Wicked for Good have been “Overwhelmingly positive” with many calling it “heartbreakingly beautiful” and an “instant classic”.
But beyond the numbers and reviews, what really mattered the most out of this breathtaking musical is how much people feel it. Social Media has also become a huge part of the Wicked fan movement. On TikTok, the hashtag WickedMovie has millions of views filled with edits of Elphaba and Glinda with many fans and audiences reacting to key scenes. So if you haven’t seen it, what are you waiting for? Go to theaters, grab your popcorn and get ready to join the crowd.
