‘Wicked: For Good’ Trailer Drops — Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Return as Glinda and Elphaba in Dazzling First Look
The wait is finally over! The much-anticipated sequel Wicked: For Good has officially released its first trailer, now available to the public as of June 5, 2025. The trailer first premiered during a special theatrical screening of Wicked: Part One on June 4, giving lucky fans an exclusive early look. As a direct follow-up to the 2024 hit, this second chapter takes audiences even deeper into the untold story of Oz’s most iconic witches.
Returning director Jon M. Chu once again brings his signature vision to the screen, adapting the second act of the beloved 2003 Broadway musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. The musical itself was inspired by Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel—a darker, more complex reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its classic 1939 film adaptation.
Anticipation is at an all-time high, with stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum all reprising their roles. Picking up exactly one year after Wicked: Part One (released on November 22, 2024), Wicked: For Good promises an emotional and visually spectacular conclusion when it hits theaters on November 21, 2025.
What is Wicked: For Good about?
Wicked: For Good continues the untold story of the witches of Oz, picking up directly after the events of Wicked: Part One. It explores the consequences of Elphaba and Glinda’s decisions as they navigate betrayal, sacrifice, and the price of power in the magical land of Oz.
How To Watch the New Wicked: For Good Trailer?
The official trailer dropped on June 5, 2025, and is now publicly available on Universal Pictures’ YouTube channel, official Wicked social media pages.
What Songs Will Be Featured In Wicked: For Good?
Wicked: For Good adapts the second act of the original 2003 Broadway musical, which means fans can expect to hear powerful, emotionally charged numbers like:
- “Thank Goodness” – Glinda, Madame Morrible and Citizens of Oz
- “The Wicked Witch of the East” – Elphaba, Nessarose and Boq
- “No One Mourns the Wicked” (Reprise) – Ensemble
- “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
- “Finale: For Good” (Reprise) – Glinda, Elphaba and Ozians
In addition to these, the film features an expanded cinematic score composed by John Powell, with Stephen Schwartz returning as the original songwriter. The orchestrations have been dramatically enhanced—from 23 musicians in the stage version to a full 125-piece orchestra for the movie. Music direction is led by Stephen Oremus, with contributions from Greg Wells and Jeff Atmajian.
Is Wicked connected to The Wizard of Oz?
Yes. Wicked is a reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, told from the perspective of the witches. Based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, it offers a darker, more complex origin story for Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba.
When Was Wicked: For Good Filmed?
Production of Wicked: For Good began simultaneously with the first Wicked film and was nearly complete by July 2023, when it was halted due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Filming resumed on January 24, 2024, and wrapped on January 26, 2024. Notably, the actors’ singing was recorded live on set, using production techniques inspired by Les Misérables. The film also employed elaborate practical effects and lavish sets—featuring millions of real tulips and a genuine Yellow Brick Road—to bring the Land of Oz to life in rich detail.
When Is Wicked: For Good Coming Out?
Wicked: For Good is scheduled to hit theaters on November 21, 2025, exactly one year after Wicked: Part One premiered.
When Will Wicked: For Good Be Released Online?
While the theatrical release is scheduled for November 21, 2025, an official streaming or digital release date has not yet been confirmed. Based on Universal’s past releases, it’s likely to arrive on platforms like Peacock or digital VOD a few months after the theatrical debut.