Wicked: Part Two is a film set to be released in theaters on November 21, 2025. It is the second part of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked. The film is directed by Jon M. Chu and produced by Universal Pictures.
Plot[]
The storyline follows Elphaba Thropp, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her relationship with Glinda Upland, the Good Witch of the North. After challenging the Wizard's totalitarian regime in Oz, Elphaba must grapple with her identity as the "Wicked Witch of the West". Meanwhile, The Wizard has given Glinda the title "Glinda the Good" and a public status as the nation's defender against Elphaba. The two witches must make decisions that seal their fates in this second musical installment.
Cast[]
- Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp, a misunderstood young woman born with green skin who is now known as the Wicked Witch of the West[1][2]
- Ariana Grande as Glinda Upland, a popular young woman who is now known as Glinda the Good[1][2]
- Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar, a Winkie prince[3]
- Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman, a Munchkin[2]
- Bowen Yang as Pfannee, one of Glinda's friends[4]
- Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, the former Dean of Sorcery of Shiz University[5]
- Jeff Goldblum as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz[6]
- Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp, Elphaba's paraplegic younger sister who has taken over as governor of Munchkinland after her father's death and will become the Wicked Witch of the East[4]
- Bronwyn James as Shenshen, one of Glinda's friends[4]
Additionally, Aaron Teoh will appear as Avaric, Fiyero's friend; Grecia de la Paz will appear as Gilligan; Colin Michael Carmichael will appear as Professor Nikidik, a professor at Shiz University; and Adam James will appear as Galinda's father, another new character created for this film. The character Dorothy Gale, a Kansas farm girl who is accidentally transported to the Land of Oz by a tornado with her dog Toto, and the Cowardly Lion, who was saved by Elphaba and Fiyero from an in-class experiment at Shiz University when he was a Lion cub in the first film, will also be featured.[7]
Production[]
The film is produced by Marc Platt Productions and Universal Pictures. The release date was moved up from its originally scheduled release of Christmas 2025 to November 21, 2025.
Soundtrack[]
- Main article: Wicked: Part Two/Soundtrack
- "No One Mourns the Wicked" (Reprise) – Ozians
- "Thank Goodness" – Glinda, Madame Morrible and Citizens of Oz
- "The Wicked Witch of the East" – Elphaba, Nessarose and Boq
- "Wonderful" – The Wizard and Elphaba
- "I'm Not That Girl" (Reprise) – Glinda
- "As Long As You're Mine" – Elphaba and Fiyero
- "No Good Deed" – Elphaba
- "March of the Witch Hunters" – Boq and Ozians
- "For Good" – Elphaba and Glinda
- "The Melting" – Ozians
- "A Sentimental Man" (Reprise) — The Wizard
- "Finale" – Glinda, Elphaba and Ozians
Release[]
Wicked: Part Two is set to be released in the United States on November 26, 2025.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to Star in Wicked Musical for Universal". Variety (November 4, 2021).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Wicked Movie Casts Ethan Slater Opposite Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety (December 7, 2022).
- ↑ Malkin, Marc (September 21, 2022). "Jonathan Bailey Joins Wicked Movies as Fiyero (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Wicked Adaptation At Universal Rounds Out Inclusive All-Star Cast With Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James". Deadline Hollywood (December 9, 2022).
- ↑ "Michelle Yeoh to Star in Wicked Movies as Madame Morrible (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety (December 8, 2022).
- ↑ Laudenbach, Sarah (2022-12-10). "Jeff Goldblum Confirmed As Wicked's Wizard Of Oz In Exciting Movie Update". Screen Rant.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 5, 2024). "Deadpool 3, Twisters, Quiet Place: Day One, Inside Out 2 Among Potential Super Bowl Movie Spots". Deadline Hollywood.
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