Wicked: For Good is the highly anticipated conclusion to the hit musical film series, premiering worldwide in theaters on November 21, 2025. Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, it brings the emotional and dramatic story of the witches of Oz to a spectacular finish.
Plot & Story
- The story begins after the events of the first film, with Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) in hiding as the “Wicked Witch of the West,” and her one-time friend, Glinda (Ariana Grande), now famous as the “Good Witch” in Emerald City.
- Elphaba continues to fight for Oz’s silenced Animals and tries to expose the Wizard’s crimes, while Glinda basks in fame, prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), but is haunted by her broken friendship with Elphaba.
- Nessarose (Marissa Bode), Elphaba’s sister, becomes a strict ruler of Munchkinland and falls into darkness, misusing magic to control her love Boq (Ethan Slater), who ends up transformed into the “Tin Man”.
- Dorothy’s arrival in Oz accelerates Elphaba’s crisis, with both witches forced into final confrontation—leading to emotional choices, sacrifice, and personal transformation.
- The central moment is the moving duet “For Good,” which celebrates the unbreakable, life-changing bond between Elphaba and Glinda, even as the world turns against them.
Main Cast
- Cynthia Erivo — Elphaba
- Ariana Grande — Glinda
- Jonathan Bailey — Fiyero
- Michelle Yeoh — Madame Morrible
- Jeff Goldblum — The Wizard
- Marissa Bode — Nessarose
- Ethan Slater — Boq
- Bowen Yang & Bronwyn James — Glinda’s assistants
What Else is Important?
- Villains & Revelations: Elphaba discovers the Wizard’s true relationship to her family, Glinda stands up to expose the Wizard and Morrible, and the real meaning of good versus evil is questioned.
- Ending: Elphaba fakes her death to escape with Fiyero (now the Scarecrow). Glinda becomes Oz’s true leader, banishing the corrupt Wizard, but their friendship and sacrifices reshape Oz forever.
- Emotional Themes: Friendship, forgiveness, being true to yourself, and the cost of standing up for what’s right are at the heart of the story.
- Music: Stephen Schwartz’s beloved original songs return, including “Defying Gravity” and “For Good,” along with new musical moments.
November 21, 2025, in theaters worldwide.
Yes—this film adapts the second act of the record-breaking Broadway musical Wicked, itself based on the Gregory Maguire novel.
Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), Ariana Grande (Glinda), Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero), Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Jeff Goldblum (The Wizard), Marissa Bode (Nessarose), Ethan Slater (Boq), and more.
Friendship, standing up for truth, the cost of doing good, challenging labels of “good” and “wicked.”
Yes! Fan favorites “Defying Gravity” and “For Good,” among others, will return—plus new songs by Stephen Schwartz.
Yes, Dorothy’s arrival from Kansas is a key turning point in the story.
(Spoiler) The world believes Elphaba is dead, but she escapes with Fiyero. Glinda brings justice to Oz and their friendship, though bittersweet, changes both their lives and the land forever.
It’s not just a fantasy musical, but a powerful story of how friendship can break cycles of blame, power, and fear—even changing history ‘for good.’