Exciting New Wicked: For Good Photos Tease What's Next for Glinda & Elphaba

Wicked: For Good premieres in theaters on Friday, November 21. The original Wicked movie, released in November 2024, quickly became a cultural phenomenon based on the beloved Broadway musical.

Plot Recap of the First Movie

The film explores how Glinda (Ariana Grande), the Good Witch of the North, and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), the Wicked Witch of the West, were once friends and college roommates. A series of events eventually turned them into the rivals seen in The Wizard of Oz.

Ending of the First Movie

At the conclusion, Elphaba and Glinda arrive at the Emerald City to confront the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum), hoping he can stop the mysterious force stealing the voices of Oz's animals. However, the Wizard is revealed to be behind the crisis and attempts to recruit Elphaba into his plans for Oz. She refuses and escapes, determined to save the animals alone.

Meanwhile, Glinda remains in Oz, apparently gaining the favor of the Wizard and the ruling establishment by the film’s end.

What to Expect in the Sequel

The upcoming sequel, Wicked: For Good, will reveal the next chapter, offering a new interpretation of the story's conclusion, with many details still unknown.

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Fans familiar with the Broadway version may recognize the broad story arc, but the sequel promises fresh twists.

Author's summary: The sequel to the hit Wicked movie explores new dimensions in the story of Glinda and Elphaba, promising a fresh take on their complex relationship and Oz’s fate.

NBC — 2025-11-04