Universal Pictures has released the newest trailer for “Wicked.” Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande, and is based on Gregory Maguire’s best selling novel, which eventually became the beloved stage musical sensation that captivated the world.
Unlike the “Wicked” stage musical, Chu’s cinematic telling is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. “Wicked Part Two” is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025. However, the trailer doesn’t give audiences any indication that the film is a two-parter.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet,” “Broadway’s The Color Purple”) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (“Bridgerton,” “Fellow Travelers”) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s “Spongebob Squarepants,” “Fosse/Verdon”) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live”) and Bronwyn James (Harlots); a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (“The Greatest Showman”) and four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) as the voice of Dr. Dillamond.
“Wicked” is produced by Marc Platt (“La La Land,” “The Little Mermaid”), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.
