Wicked: For Good

"You will be changed."

2025 2h 17m EN

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Synopsis

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As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba must unite one last time with honesty and empathy to fulfill their shared destiny and change the fate of Oz forever.

“You will be changed.”

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Cast

Cynthia Erivo
Elphaba
Ariana Grande
Glinda
Jeff Goldblum
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Michelle Yeoh
Madame Morrible
Jonathan Bailey
Fiyero / The Scarecrow
Ethan Slater
Boq / The Tin Man
Marissa Bode
Nessarose
Colman Domingo
The Cowardly Lion (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jon M. Chu
Writers: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Japan

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MONEY

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$150M budget — tentpole studio territory.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 3.6× over at the box office.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released last year.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Japan.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Wicked Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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CAST

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419+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jon M. Chu, shot by Alice Brooks. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Powell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jon M. Chu directs. Alice Brooks behind the camera. John Powell scores. Myron Kerstein cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America, Japan. Dialogue in English.

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1$150M budget — tentpole studio territory.
2Made its money back 3.6× over at the box office.
3Released last year.
4International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Japan.
5Part of the "Wicked Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
6419+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
7Directed by Jon M. Chu, shot by Alice Brooks. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
8Original score by John Powell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
9Editor Myron Kerstein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
10Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum carry the top of the cast.
11Marketing tagline: "You will be changed.".
12IMDB entry: tt19847976 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
13Classified under 24 themes, including "witch", "based on novel or book", "musical", "female friendship".
14Released under 16 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Alice Brooks
Original score: John Powell
Editing: Myron Kerstein
Production design: Nathan Crowley
Costume design: Paul Tazewell
Makeup / hair: Frances Hannon
VFX supervisor: Pablo Helman
Sound: Nancy Nugent Title
Stunt coordinator: Jo McLaren
Runtime: 137 min · 2h 17m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $150,000,000
Box office: $540,807,971
Return: 361% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Wicked: For Good (2025)

Part of

Wicked Collection

Based on the worldwide phenomenon Broadway musical, Wicked tells the story of Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch.

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Florence Jay Munar2025-11-20
★ 10/10
Cynthia Erivo's outstanding perfomance and the part of dividing critics and fans on how dark it is, because it is dark, it is the second act of the musical of course. The No Good Deed one of Cynthia is SO SO GOOD
Manuel São Bento2025-11-20
★ 8/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/wicked-for-good-review-cynthia-erivo-and-ariana-grande-butera-cement-their-place-in-ozs-unbreakable-heart/ "Wicked: For Good may not reach the levels of the first film, but it remains a wonderful work of technical excellence and profound emotional impact. The audiovisual spectacle is complemented by the urgency of its social commentary on political propaganda and, most crucially, by the unbreakable heart of its friendship story. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-Butera cement themselves as the essential figures of this adaptation, elevating the narrative with performances that are, by themselves, the biggest reason for enjoying the movie. It's a triumphant, devastating, and cathartic conclusion, proving that true goodness doesn't reside in public reputation, but in the sacrifices made in the name of justice and unconditional love." Rating: B+
Brent Marchant2025-11-23
★ 7/10
Splitting a single story into two movies is a risky production decision that sometimes pays off and sometimes doesn’t. Is it truly merited artistically speaking, or is it simply an attempt at an unabashed box office money grab? When the creators of the cinematic adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical Wicked announced in 2022 that they would be depicting the material through two films, the decision was met with somewhat mixed reactions. Could the pictures each stand alone despite being parts of the same story? Would the first installment be strong enough to retain audience interest over time before the release of the second part (in this case, a year, far longer than a typical Broadway intermission)? And would there be a distinct enough connection to seamlessly tie the two movies together? Those are among just a few of the potential pitfalls typically associated with a production decision like this. In this case, however, the move has appeared to pay off, both creatively and monetarily. The extra time taken to tell the story here has effectively facilitated a better understanding of the narrative and the nature of its characters than the original stage play, which was often criticized for throwing too much content at audiences too quickly, making it hard to follow. And, while this second part doesn’t have quite the same spark as its 2024 predecessor, it’s still a capable, polished effort thanks to its fine production design, stirring musical numbers and stellar performances. As for the somewhat diminished luster, that could be due to the fact that the material in this second act (as in the play itself) is darker and more serious than, and not quite as well organized as, part one, with decidedly fewer laughs and less overall whimsy. It could also be that the novelty of the first film has worn off in the time since its release a year ago, understandable for material as distinctive as this. Whatever the case, though, “Wicked: For Good” nevertheless presents an entertaining, enjoyable and at times enlightening tale, continuing the story of the two principals, Glinda the Good Witch (Ariana Grande-Butera) and Elphaba, now known as the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Erivo), the onetime best friends who have been divided by the nefarious maneuverings of the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum) and the evil Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). As the story threads of this quartet unfold, the film also picks up and substantively elaborates upon the roles of several supporting characters whose participation wasn’t always made clear in the first installment, giving them an opportunity to shine in their own right. This includes the plotlines involving Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), Nessa’s romantic interest, Boq (Ethan Slater), and the charming, if conflicted, Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey). It also opens the door to introducing characters from this work’s original cinematic source material, “The Wizard of Oz” (1939), including unexpectedly transplanted farmgirl Dorothy Gale (Bethany Weaver) and her sidekicks, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion (voiced by Colman Domingo), players who figure significantly in the overall narrative but are incorporated here without becoming overly intrusive. Admittedly, viewers may not find this offering from director Jon M. Chu quite as enthralling as “Wicked: Part 1” (2024), but it’s far from the unfairly overblown disappointment that some have expressed about it. For what it’s worth, “Wicked: For Good” once again proves that tales of life over the rainbow don’t disappoint, making us feel like warmly welcomed visitors who come to believe that there’s truly no place like our collective second home.