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‘Wicked: For Good’ Nears Release as Erivo, Grande Skip NYC Premiere Interviews Over Illness

A surprise Peacock scene and new behind-the-scenes videos of two Stephen Schwartz songs capped a global tour marked by strong buzz and a recent security scare.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 10: Ariana Grande attends the “Wicked: For Good” European Premiere at Cineworld London Leicester Square on November 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Overview

  • Universal said Cynthia Erivo lost her voice, and both she and Ariana Grande declined press interviews at the New York premiere, though they posed together and made a brief livestream appearance.
  • Peacock premiered an exclusive scene introduced by director Jon M. Chu as part of the final promotional push ahead of the Nov. 21 theatrical opening.
  • Behind-the-scenes clips released Monday showcase Erivo performing No Place Like Home and Grande singing The Girl in the Bubble, with the soundtrack due the same day as the film.
  • The press tour saw disruptions including Grande missing the São Paulo event over plane issues and a Singapore red-carpet breach that led to a nine-day jail sentence for the perpetrator.
  • Variety reports early reactions have been glowing and awards prospects are strong, with the sequel reuniting Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh and Jonathan Bailey.