Overview
- After the social embargo lifted following industry screenings, including one in New York City, critics posted overwhelmingly positive first impressions.
- Reviewers widely highlight Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, with several predicting Oscars contention for their performances.
- Critics commend Chu’s worldbuilding and technical craft, noting Alice Brooks’ cinematography and saying the film deepens Act Two while sticking the landing.
- People’s special issue confirms two new Stephen Schwartz songs—No Place Like Home and The Girl in the Bubble—and teases a Glinda–Fiyero wedding and a larger, faceless role for Dorothy.
- Wicked: For Good opens in theaters on November 21, with early coverage suggesting the sequel could match or exceed the first film’s impact.