Wicked: For Good

Years after their complicated pasts shaped the fate of Oz, Glinda and Elphaba face a new crisis as unrest sweeps the land and an angry mob seeks retribution. The film follows their strained alliance as they try to bridge the distance between them, forced to confront painful misunderstandings and old choices while the stakes grow higher around them. As loyalties shift and secrets come to light, they have to practice honest empathy if they want to alter who they are and change Oz for the better. The story keeps the focus on their relationship, the politics of public opinion, and the personal cost of power, without giving away any final turns.

Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked: For Good adapts the hit stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, itself inspired by Gregory Maguire's novel. The 2025 film translates the theatrical spectacle into a widescreen cinematic experience.

Released theatrically in 2025, the movie opened in major markets worldwide with broad distribution. It drew significant attention in its opening weeks and played in both multiplexes and event screenings, with box office performance discussed widely across territories.

Casting choices, especially Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, generated a lot of social media buzz and mainstream conversation, while veterans like Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum added gravitas. The film reignited interest in the original musical and Oz lore, led to fan debates about stage versus screen adaptations, and sparked renewed discussions about the characters' cultural resonance for a new generation.

Critical reaction has been mixed to positive, reflected in a vote average of 6.705 out of 10 from 675 votes, with many reviewers praising the leads' performances and chemistry while noting uneven pacing and tonal shifts. Major themes include friendship, identity, the impact of propaganda, and the possibility of moral change, with the emotional core remaining the evolving bond between Glinda and Elphaba.