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Gregory Maguire Sets ‘Galinda’ Prequel as Universal Explores More Wicked Stories

HarperCollins lists a Sept. 29, 2026 release for the companion to Elphie.

Overview

  • Entertainment Weekly reports Galinda: A Charmed Childhood will chronicle the future Good Witch’s youth as a sister volume to 2025’s Elphie.
  • The prequel uses the earlier spelling “Galinda,” and HarperCollins’ synopsis emphasizes her family’s status anxieties and upbringing.
  • Universal marketing chief Michael Moses says the studio expects to continue Oz on screen, noting activity underway without specific projects announced.
  • Newsweek highlights industry views that Maguire’s books are “turn‑key” for adaptation, citing Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men, Out of Oz, and the Maracoor trilogy as candidates.
  • Recent commentary notes Wicked: For Good centers Glinda’s arc more prominently, and outlets such as ComicBook.com criticize the two new Stephen Schwartz songs.