Overview

• Chu confirms two original Stephen Schwartz numbers—one for Elphaba and one for Glinda—written around the question of what 'home' means, saying they serve the story rather than awards ambitions.
• He says Elphaba and Glinda reunite earlier than in the stage musical and share more scenes, placing their evolving relationship at the center of the sequel.
• The director describes a focus on consequences, with Elphaba fully embracing who she is—even as it brings loneliness—and Glinda confronting privilege to redefine her sense of belonging.
• The film expands beyond the Broadway plot, with Chu reiterating the inclusion of Dorothy Gale and a major Ozian wedding for Glinda.
• Jeff Goldblum’s Wizard takes on a larger presence by building the yellow brick road and orchestrating a smear campaign, as the finale arrives in theaters Nov. 21 with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater and Marissa Bode.