“Wicked: For Good” Trailer Reveals Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Epic Return to Oz

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According to the website, “Together they embrace their new respective identities … and how the consequences of their actions will change all of Oz forever.”

The sequel features a powerhouse cast:

  • Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero 
  • Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible 
  • Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz 
  • Ethan Slater as Boq 
  • Marissa Bode as Nessarose 
  • Bowen Yang as Pfannee

Remembering the Success of Wicked

The first Wicked film, released in 2024, became a historic box-office hit, grossing $756 million worldwide and earning 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and acting nods for both Erivo and Grande.

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It ultimately took home Oscars for Costume Design and Production Design, with Paul Tazewell making history as the first Black man to win the Costume Design category.

“We knew the musical was beloved, but the reception to the film exceeded every expectation,” Chu said in an interview with Forbes.

A Story of Friendship, Power, and Transformation

More than a musical fantasy, “Wicked: For Good” explores themes of identity, loyalty, and how perceptions of good and evil are shaped by power and politics.