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Wicked: For Good Soundtrack Arrives Nov. 21 With Two New Stephen Schwartz Songs

The release signals a broader musical expansion with original solos expected to meet awards criteria.

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Wicked: For Good will not 'execute' these characters (Universal Pictures)
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Overview

  • Universal confirmed the album will be released Nov. 21, 2025, the same day the film opens, with preorders available now.
  • Stephen Schwartz wrote two new songs for the sequel: No Place Like Home sung by Cynthia Erivo and The Girl in the Bubble sung by Ariana Grande.
  • Schwartz said the album features substantial fresh material woven into several familiar numbers from the stage score.
  • The track list includes The Wicked Witch of the East, a stage song not on the original Broadway cast album, with performances by Marissa Bode, Cynthia Erivo and Ethan Slater.
  • Industry reporting says the two new songs are expected to be Oscar‑eligible, and the release comes in multiple editions across CD, vinyl and digital with retailer‑exclusive variants.