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'Wicked: For Good' Trailer Premieres to Acclaim at CinemaCon

The highly anticipated sequel to the 2024 musical blockbuster teases deeper themes, iconic characters, and a November 2025 release.

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Cynthia Erivo (left) and Ariana Grande get the crowd excited about their first look at "Wicked: For Good" at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
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Overview

  • The first trailer for 'Wicked: For Good' was revealed at CinemaCon 2025, highlighting pivotal moments and receiving an overwhelmingly positive response.
  • The trailer showcases Elphaba's rebellion against the Wizard, Glinda's wedding to Fiyero, and the introduction of Dorothy and her companions, bridging the story with 'The Wizard of Oz.'
  • Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reprise their roles as Elphaba and Glinda, with the evolving bond between the two central to the sequel's narrative.
  • The film explores the consequences of choices made in the first installment, with a darker tone and a focus on themes of identity, power, and morality.
  • 'Wicked: For Good,' directed by Jon M. Chu, is set for a theatrical release on November 21, 2025, following the massive success of the first film, which earned $747 million globally and 10 Oscar nominations.