Overview
- The finale to Jon M. Chu’s two-part adaptation opens in theaters Nov. 21, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
- Aggregators show roughly 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, contrasted with an early 97% audience score from preview screenings.
- Industry reporting cites record advance ticket sales on platforms like Fandango and projects a $115–$120 million domestic debut.
- Filmmakers keep Dorothy’s face off-screen and switch the slippers to silver; reports name Surrey performer Bethany Weaver in the role.
- Promotion drew extra scrutiny after an intruder grabbed Ariana Grande at the Singapore premiere, with local reports citing a nine-day jail term.