Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for “Wicked: For Good,” the highly anticipated sequel to Wicked, which earned two Academy Awards and became the most successful Broadway-to-film adaptation of all time. Directed once again by Jon M. Chu, this second and final installment in the two-part cinematic adaptation dives deeper into the untold story of the witches of Oz.
Based on the 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman—which itself was inspired by Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, a revisionist take on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz—the film continues the saga of Elphaba and Glinda as their paths grow ever more divided.
After ending on a jaw-dropping cliffhanger, Cynthia Erivo returns as Elphaba Thropp, the young, green-skinned witch who discovers that the wizard isn’t who he claims to be and is villified by him, causing the people of Oz and her best friend Glinda the Good Witch (Ariana Grande) to turn on her.
As with any first look, the trailer offers only brief glimpses of what’s to come—but it’s clear the story is building toward a darker but epic conclusion. There are also some intriguing twists—at least for those unfamiliar with the Broadway musical—such as Fiyero Tigelaar (Jonathan Bailey), a Winkie prince and Captain of the Wizard’s Guard, seemingly siding with Elphaba by handing her her broom.
There are also a few other emotionally charged moments like the titular For Good playing as Elphaba and Glinda share a tender moment of friendship, with the former saying “You’re the only friend I’ve ever had,” and the latter replying “And I’ve had so many friends.”
“Wicked For Good” also stars Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, with Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum
“Wicked For Good” opens in theaters on November 21, 2025.
Here’s the official plot synopsis for “Wicked For Good:”
And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend …
Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good.
Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award® nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices.
Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum).
Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard.
As Glinda’s stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Olivier award winner and Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives.
As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.
Wicked: For Good also stars Emmy nominee Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James as Glinda’s fawning assistants, Pfannee and ShenShen and BAFTA and Grammy nominee Sharon D. Clarke (Caroline, or Change) as the voice of Elphaba’s childhood nanny, Dulcibear.
The film is produced by returning Tony and Emmy winning powerhouse Marc Platt p.g.a. and by multiple Tony winner David Stone. The executive producers are Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The first film, Wicked, released in November 2024, earned 10 Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture, and won the Oscars® for Costume Design and Production Design. To date, the film has grossed $750 million worldwide.
Wicked: For Good is based on the generation-defining musical stage play with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, from the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. The screenplay is by Winnie Holzman and Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox. The film score is by John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Wicked: For Good in theaters November 21
