Overview
- Social media reactions from late Oct. 27–28 screenings praise the film’s impact, performances and craft, with critics calling it a worthy conclusion to Elphaba and Glinda’s story.
- Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are widely cited for standout work, fueling predictions of major awards recognition for the leads.
- Reviewers single out new original songs, expansive world-building, costume design and Alice Brooks’ cinematography as highlights.
- A minority of early takes note issues with script, pacing and tone, offering some mixed notes within the overall positive response.
- Universal released a new behind-the-scenes featurette on Oct. 29 as the film heads to theaters on Nov. 21, with regional premieres beginning Nov. 4 in São Paulo.