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2025 / musical fantasy / Directed by Jon M. Chu
The battle for Oz has only just begun.
What is Wicked: For Good about?
Elphaba and Glinda navigate their new identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. The film follows their journey as they face the challenges of the Land of Oz and the Wizard's rule.
Five things to know.
Setup
The film is a sequel to the 2024 film Wicked and adapts the second act of the 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman.
World
The story takes place in the Land of Oz, before and during the events of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, with Elphaba and Glinda at the center.
Pressure
Elphaba faces pressure from Madame Morrible and the Wizard, while Glinda struggles with her own identity and loyalties.
Craft
The film features a blend of music, dance, and visual effects, with a focus on the complex relationship between Elphaba and Glinda.
Viewing note
The film's reception was mixed, with some critics praising the performances of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, while others found it less engaging than the first film.
A thought to take with you.
Elphaba and Glinda's public names reduce two people to contrasting moral roles. Their relationship exists inside a political story that benefits from those labels. Watch what each identity permits them to do, and what it prevents others from seeing about their choices.
Is it your kind of movie?
Choose it for the continuation of Elphaba and Glinda's relationship after their public roles change; the earlier film establishes that relationship.
Sources & scope
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