Overview
- Universal told media Cynthia Erivo had lost her voice, and both she and Ariana Grande skipped most interviews, appearing briefly together on the official livestream.
- A new preview was released exclusively on Peacock as part of a coordinated rollout across the studio’s platforms.
- Behind-the-scenes videos showcased two Stephen Schwartz additions to the sequel’s score: No Place Like Home and The Girl in the Bubble.
- The global press tour wrapped in New York following stops in São Paulo, Paris, London and Singapore, where an intruder who accosted Grande was later sentenced to nine days in jail.
- The film opens Nov. 21 with the returning ensemble led by Erivo and Grande, drawing fresh awards-season buzz, while Grande has hinted at more Oz stories without confirming a third movie.