‘Wicked: Part 2’ Opens in Brazil, Concluding the Two-Film Adaptation

Overview

• Brazilian cinemas began screenings on Nov. 19–20 following São Paulo premiere events and media appearances.
• The finale continues directly from Part 1, closing the Elphaba–Glinda saga with the friends on diverging paths in Oz.
• Reviews highlight strong vocals by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, striking musical sequences and VFX, yet note a bloated script and uneven rhythm.
• Cynthia Erivo said performing the new song No Place Like Home was “very special,” calling its theme a message about loving a place that may not love you back.
• Director Jon M. Chu said the two‑film split preserves the stage musical’s two‑act structure and frames this chapter around courage; British actress Bethany Weaves is identified as Dorothy, with the character’s depiction kept unobtrusive.