Overview
- The second and concluding film in the adaptation opened on November 20 with critics highlighting lavish visuals and standout performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
- Universal Pictures said Erivo was unwell and had lost her voice at the New York premiere, so she and Grande did not give interviews.
- Grande said on Amy Poehler’s podcast that her 2026 Eternal Sunshine dates will be a last major tour for a long time as she pivots toward screen roles.
- The high-profile press tour has included safety concerns after a fan breached barriers in Singapore and was sentenced to nine days in jail.
- Cast members have voiced openness to future stories in Oz, though no third film has been announced or confirmed.