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'Wicked: For Good' Trailer Brings Dorothy Into Elphaba’s Story

The preview spotlights fresh songs, Easter eggs from The Wizard of Oz and the deepening tension in Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship.

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Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED FOR GOOD, directed by Jon M. Chu. Photo: Universal Pictures
“Wicked,” starring Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande, became a cultural phenomenon upon its release in 2024. The conclusion, “Wicked: For Good,” is scheduled to be released in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025.
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Overview

  • The first trailer for Wicked: For Good premiered June 4, showing Dorothy’s journey from Munchkinland to the Emerald City and her first encounters with Elphaba and Glinda.
  • Director Jon M. Chu emphasized that Dorothy will play a larger role in this sequel to more closely link Wicked’s narrative with The Wizard of Oz.
  • A brief, unheard vocal note in the trailer suggests the inclusion of new songs for Elphaba and Glinda beyond the Broadway score.
  • Viewers can spot multiple Easter eggs, including Madame Morrible conjuring Dorothy’s tornado, Fiyero’s Scarecrow-hinting uniform and a wedding scene for Glinda and Fiyero.
  • Wicked: For Good is set to open in theaters on November 21, 2025, concluding Universal’s two-part film adaptation of the Broadway phenomenon.