Wicked: For Good,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is set to be released Nov. 21, 2025. The movie resembles act two of “Wicked,” the hit Broadway musical that follows the story of two roommates navigating the mythical and magical land of Oz.
“Wicked: For Good” does not appear to be getting the same media coverage or attention as the first movie got. There are not as many advertisements as there were for the previous movie. However, there are still plenty of collaborations with brands. Stores like Walmart, Aerie, Target and Ulta feature brand new “Wicked” themed clothes and/or items as well as full on displays in store. Franchises such as Dunkin’ and Chili’s are introducing themed menu items to promote the upcoming movie release. AMC, Cinemark and Regal are offering specialized popcorn buckets and a double feature of both “Wicked” and “Wicked: For Good” back to back for a 5 hour and 12 minute theater experience.
“I heard it’s going to be a lot longer than act two of the musical, so I’m excited to see how they’re going to expand on it,” said sophomore Gia Rowe.
The second movie has a runtime of around 2 hours and 20 minutes, while the musical’s second act was only around an hour. There are bound to be changes with this additional time. While it has been announced that there are two new songs, additional changes have not yet been reported.
“All the banger songs were in the first movie,” Adaway said.
Adaway and Rowe agree that music plays an important role in the overall feel of the movie.
“I think that Defying Gravity was a focal point and since act two, I mean, there are a lot of notable songs, but I don’t think it’s going to have the same effect as the first movie,” Rowe said.
“Defying Gravity” was the most popular song from “Wicked” and it will be hard to beat. “Wicked: For Good,” while inevitably being a good movie, has a hard act to follow and will likely not out do “Wicked.”
“I anticipate, like, really enjoying it, but I don’t anticipate it topping the first one,” Adaway said.
