‘Wicked: Part One’ Dominates Box Office as Sequel Details Emerge

The first installment of the two-part musical adaptation breaks records, while fans anticipate the 2025 release of the second film.

‘Wicked: Part One’ opened with $114 million domestically, marking the third-biggest debut of the year and the largest opening for a Broadway adaptation in history.
The film has received critical acclaim, earning an 'A' CinemaScore and a 90% average on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise for its performances and production design.
Director Jon M. Chu has confirmed that ‘Wicked: Part Two’ will release on November 21, 2025, continuing the story where the first film left off.
The sequel will feature the same cast, including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and will incorporate Act 2 songs from the musical along with two new tracks by Stephen Schwartz.
While the two-part structure has drawn some criticism, it has allowed the first film to focus on character development and set up the narrative for the second installment.