A Peek at the Dark Side: "Wicked: For Good" Trailer Unveils Sequel's Dark Turn
Fresh trailer sheds light on the upcoming sequel - Trailer Proffers Glimpse into Sequel's Details
Get ready to dive back into the world of Oz with the intriguing new trailer for "Wicked: For Good." The first installment, based on the Broadway sensation, hit theaters late last year, featuring Cynthia Erivo (38) as Elphaba and Ariana Grande (31) as Glinda in the starring roles. In this latest trailer, we catch a tantalizing glimpse of the sequel's tension-filled narrative.
The thrilling trailer opens with Ariana Grande speaking as Glinda, "Elphaba Thropp, I know you're out there." The camera pans to reveal Glinda's back, before turning to reveal Elphaba, now cloaked in her signature wicked witch outfit. Elphaba declares defiantly, "There's no going back. This is between the Wizard and me."
Familiar faces from the first film return for the sequel, including Jonathan Bailey (37) as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum (72) reprising his role as the Wizard of Oz, and Michelle Yeoh (62) playing Madame Morrible once more.
"Wicked: For Good" Hits Theaters in November
Adapted from Gregory Maguire's novel "Wicked - The Witches of Oz," the Broadway smash hit has been enthralling audiences since 2003. Winnie Holzman (70) penned the book, while Stephen Schwartz (77) composed the music. Director Jon M. Chu (45), along with the duo, orchestrated the film adaptation of this classic prequel to the beloved fantasy tale, "The Wizard of Oz." Due to the wealth of source material, the story was divided into two movies.
The first film received critical acclaim and commercial success. According to Variety, "Wicked" set the Broadway adaptation record, surpassing "Mamma Mia" from 2008 [1]. During the awards season, the film garnered two Oscars for costume and production design. The second chapter of this magical journey is set to cast its spell on German theaters on November 20, 2025 [2][3].
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[1] Variety - "Wicked" Sets Record as Highest-Grossing Broadway Adaptation (link)[2] IMDb - "Wicked: For Good" (link)[3] Rotten Tomatoes - "Wicked: For Good" (link)[4] Fandango - "Wicked: For Good" (link)
"I'm not gonna let you go," Ariana Grande might say in the trailer for the cinematic return of the anticipated sequel to the Broadway hit, "Wicked: For Good," which plays on the large screens in November. The sequel, which is set to bring back familiar faces such as Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh, has already earned the recognition it deserves with two Oscars for costume and production design, further fueling the excitement for this magical journey in the world of Oz.
