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Wicked: For Good’ Reviews Roll In Ahead of Nov. 21 Release

Early critiques praise Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, with recurring concerns about pacing and structure.

Overview

  • Rotten Tomatoes shows roughly 72% positive with more than 65 reviews as full critiques publish on Nov. 18.
  • Reviewers consistently hail Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, with several noting Grande gets expanded moments to shine.
  • Production design and costumes draw acclaim, though some critics cite uneven narrative momentum and murky visual effects or color grading.
  • Two new Stephen Schwartz songs are featured, including No Place Like Home and The Girl in the Bubble, with the former singled out as a highlight by some.
  • The press tour intensifies with The Tonight Show’s “Wicked Week,” and Cynthia Erivo publicly addressed the recent Singapore fan incident during a Television Academy appearance.