Overview
- The concluding film in the two-part adaptation opens in theaters on November 21 with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater and Marissa Bode.
- Reviews published today from outlets including Deadline, The Globe and Mail, Gizmodo, The Sydney Morning Herald and Empire praise the leads and craftsmanship while calling the narrative uneven or overlong.
- Universal’s final promotional push includes a week-long Tonight Show spotlight, with the cast joining Jimmy Fallon for a new “Wicked Beat Bit” to kick off “Wicked Week.”
- EntertainmentNow reports strong early audience sentiment, citing a high Rotten Tomatoes audience score, even as critics diverge on pacing and cohesion.
- Following a fan breach at the Nov. 13 Singapore premiere, Cynthia Erivo acknowledged the tough week during a Television Academy event, emphasizing the cast’s support for one another.