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8.6
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Wicked: For Good

Wicked · Wicked Collection

2025 137 min PG
Critic8.6
Fantasy Musical Romance Drama
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Overview

After defying the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Elphaba continues fighting for Animal rights from a forest hideout while Glinda serves as the Wizard's spokesperson, leading the two lifelong friends toward a poignant climax that alters Oz forever.
Story 8.5
Acting 9.2
Direction 8.8
Cinematography 9.0
Music 9.5
Pacing 8.2
Originality 8.0
Emotional Impact 9.4
Overall 8.6

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.6 /10

Stellar Lead Performances

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande deliver career-defining emotional depth and vocal mastery in their iconic roles.

Musical and Visual Splendor

Jon M. Chu expands the magical scope of Oz with gorgeous set designs and powerful renditions of Schwartz's timeless score.

Pros

  • Magnificent vocal chemistry between Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
  • Breathtaking set and costume design expanding the world of Oz
  • Powerful emotional resonance and timeless musical numbers

Cons

  • First act handles heavy exposition and character background shifts
  • High expectations set by the massive success of Part One
Verdict A breathtaking, emotionally soaring conclusion that matches vocal brilliance with stunning visual spectacle.

AI Review

A magical, emotional musical fantasy concluding the beloved story of the witches of Oz with powerhouse performances.

A breathtaking, emotionally soaring conclusion that matches vocal brilliance with stunning visual spectacle.

Essential viewing in theaters or IMAX for all musical theater fans and lovers of cinematic fantasy.

Awards

Academy Awards

Best Costume Design · Nominated

Critics Choice Movie Awards

Best Song · Nominated

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Development

Announced as a two-part cinematic event to faithfully adapt the extensive narrative and musical numbers of the Broadway show.

Principal photography

Filmed alongside Part One from December 2022 through January 2024 in the United Kingdom.

Post-production

Completed in late 2025 ahead of its worldwide November theatrical premiere.

Academy Awards

Best Costume Design Nominated

Critics Choice Movie Awards

Best Song Nominated

Production

Development

Announced as a two-part cinematic event to faithfully adapt the extensive narrative and musical numbers of the Broadway show.

Principal photography

Filmed alongside Part One from December 2022 through January 2024 in the United Kingdom.

Post-production

Completed in late 2025 ahead of its worldwide November theatrical premiere.

Streaming

Peacock Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Cynthia Erivo Elphaba Thropp / Wicked Witch of the West
Ariana Grande Galinda 'Glinda' Upland
Jonathan Bailey Fiyero Tigelaar
Michelle Yeoh Madame Morrible
Jeff Goldblum The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Ethan Slater Boq Woodsman
Marissa Bode Nessarose Thropp
Bowen Yang Pfannee
Colman Domingo Cowardly Lion
Peter Dinklage Dr. Dillamond

Characters

Elphaba Thropp / Wicked Witch of the West Cynthia Erivo
Galinda 'Glinda' Upland Ariana Grande
Fiyero Tigelaar Jonathan Bailey
Madame Morrible Michelle Yeoh
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Jeff Goldblum
Boq Woodsman Ethan Slater
Nessarose Thropp Marissa Bode
Pfannee Bowen Yang
Cowardly Lion Colman Domingo
Dr. Dillamond Peter Dinklage

Crew

Jon M. Chu Director
Winnie Holzman Screenwriter
Dana Fox Screenwriter
Stephen Schwartz Composer / Lyricist
John Powell Composer
Marc Platt Producer
David Stone Producer
Alice Brooks Cinematographer
Myron Kerstein Editor

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Thank Goodness — Ariana Grande & Cast
  2. As Long As You're Mine — Cynthia Erivo & Jonathan Bailey
  3. For Good — Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
  4. No Place Like Home — Cynthia Erivo

Trivia

  • Both parts of Wicked were filmed simultaneously in England from December 2022 to January 2024.
  • The movie features iconic musical numbers from Act Two of the stage play, including 'For Good', 'As Long As You're Mine', and 'No Good Deed'.
  • Includes brand-new original songs written specifically for the film adaptation, such as 'No Place Like Home' for Elphaba and 'The Girl in The Bubble' for Glinda.

Quotes

"Because I knew you, I have been changed for good."

"Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?"

Goofs

  • During the confrontation sequence in the castle tower, the positioning of Elphaba's broom shifts slightly between wide angles.

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The second and final part of the cinematic adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked.

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