‘Wicked: For Good’ Announced as the Official Title for the Highly Anticipated Sequel
The highly anticipated sequel to Wicked: Part One is undergoing a title change ahead of its release. The second installment of the Jon M. Chu-directed film will now be called Wicked: For Good, PEOPLE confirms. Despite the update, the movie will still premiere on its original date: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
The news was shared by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo — who star as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively — through a joint Instagram post on Monday, Dec. 16. “You will be changed. Wicked: For Good, only in theaters November 21, 2025.💚🩷,” Grande captioned, sharing the announcement with fans. Both actresses also posted countdowns to their Instagram Stories, noting there are 11 months and four days remaining until the sequel’s arrival.
The new title pays tribute to the emotional and iconic duet For Good from the Broadway musical. The song marks a turning point in the story as Glinda and Elphaba reconcile, their feud transforming into a heartfelt friendship. Grande and Erivo are expected to deliver a memorable rendition of the beloved piece in the film.
The Wicked movies are adapted from the Broadway musical, itself inspired by Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The first film, which introduced audiences to the world of Oz through a fresh perspective, premiered on Nov. 22, 2024, ahead of Thanksgiving.
Director Jon M. Chu previously explained his decision to split Wicked into two films. In April 2022, Chu said on social media that condensing the story into a single movie would compromise its essence. “It became increasingly clear that it would be impossible to wrestle the story of Wicked into a single film without doing some real damage to it,” he tweeted. By creating two parts, Chu explained, they could honor the richness of the story while offering more depth to the journeys of Glinda, Elphaba, and other beloved characters.
Screenwriter Winnie Holzman, alongside composer Stephen Schwartz, producer Marc Platt, and Chu, echoed this sentiment in an interview with ScreenRant. They agreed there was simply “too much story for one movie,” making the two-part adaptation a necessity.
The star-studded cast of Wicked: For Good includes Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton) as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Ethan Slater as Boq, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose. Additional cast members include Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Bronwyn James as ShenShen, Keala Settle as Miss Coddle, Aaron Teoh as Avaric, and Colin Michael Carmichael as Professor Nikidik.
Despite the sequel being completed, Chu teased a possible appearance by Dorothy in Wicked: For Good. Speaking to Variety, Chu noted that while Dorothy is hinted at in the Broadway musical and teased briefly in the first film, her role in the sequel remains a mystery. “There’s a part of me that wants everyone’s Dorothy to be whatever Dorothy they want,” Chu said, leaving fans speculating about her potential involvement. “And yet, there is interaction and some crossover. So I’ll leave that up to Part Two.”
As fans eagerly await Wicked: For Good, it’s clear the second installment will continue the epic, emotional journey of Elphaba and Glinda while honoring the story’s themes of friendship, forgiveness, and change. With its powerhouse cast and deep musical roots, the sequel is set to be an unforgettable experience when it arrives in theaters next November.
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