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Wicked: For Good review – Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande deliver a chaotic, tear-jerking finale. Box office predictions, best moments, soundtrack, red carpet looks + post-credits info!
The wait is over. Wicked: For Good just landed in theaters worldwide, and the internet is officially BROKEN.
After a year of “should they have split it?” debates, Jon M. Chu drops the second half of his $1.1-billion-grossing musical phenomenon – and the verdict?
It’s messy. It’s emotional. It’s occasionally chaotic. And it’s absolutely, unapologetically WICKED.
Cynthia Erivo ascends to full icon status. Ariana Grande finally gets her heartbreaking close-up. And yes – that ending with Dorothy, the bucket, and the broomstick? People are sobbing in aisles.
Here’s your complete Wicked: For Good spoiler-free recap – box office predictions, reviews roundup, soundtrack breakdown, red carpet looks, and why fans are calling this the “Endgame of movie musicals.”
Wicked: For Good – Everything You Need to Know
Release Date: November 21, 2025 (US/UK) | November 20 (Australia)
Runtime: 2 hours 40 minutes (20 minutes shorter than Part One – thank the gods)
Director: Jon M. Chu
Cast: Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), Ariana Grande (Glinda), Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero), Jeff Goldblum (The Wizard), Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible), Marissa Bode (Nessarose), Ethan Slater (Boq)
Budget: ~$150M (Part One was $145M)
Opening Weekend Prediction: $165–185M domestic (tracking higher than Part One’s $164M)
Global Total Prediction: $1.3–1.5 BILLION (yes, another billion-dollar musical)
Reviews Roundup Table: What Critics Are Saying
Outlet | Score | One-Liner |
|---|---|---|
The Guardian | ★★★★☆ | “Cynthia Erivo sweeps the field in explosive second chunk” |
The New Yorker | (Harsh) | “Very, very bad” – but still admits Erivo & Grande are flawless |
The Hindu | Positive | “Chaotic yet emotional finale… almost a Wicked Good ending” |
Variety | Glowing | “Erivo ascends, Grande finally gets her moment – a worthy finale” |
Rotten Tomatoes | 82% (as of Nov 22) | Certified Fresh – higher than Part One’s 79% |
Audience CinemaScore | A (same as Part One) | Exit polls: 94% “Excellent/Very Good” |
Consensus: Critics are split on the pacing and CGI overload, but unanimous that Cynthia Erivo just delivered one of the greatest musical performances ever filmed.
Top 10 Moments Everyone’s Talking About (No Major Spoilers)
“As Long As You’re Mine” – Elphaba & Fiyero finally get their steamy duet. The chemistry is illegal in 12 states.
Glinda’s “bubble pop” ballad – Ariana’s best vocal moment of the entire franchise. Bring tissues.
The Scarecrow reveal – You’ll gasp. Then you’ll ugly-cry.
Tin Man origin – Darker than expected. Parents are warning about kids under 10.
Dorothy’s arrival – The tornado sequence is pure cinematic insanity.
Elphaba vs. Glinda wand duel – Witch fight of the century.
“For Good” reprise – The final 8 minutes had entire theaters openly weeping.
Jeff Goldblum’s “Wonderful” – He eats and leaves no crumbs.
The monkeys – Nightmare fuel, but make it fashion.
Post-credits sting – Yes, there’s one. Stay seated.
Soundtrack Highlights – Already Dominating Spotify
Song | Artist | Peak Position (Spotify Global) |
|---|---|---|
“For Good” (Movie Version) | Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande | #1 (dethroned “APT.”) |
“As Long As You’re Mine” | Erivo & Jonathan Bailey | #4 |
“No One Mourns the Wicked” (Reprise) | Full Cast | #12 |
“Defying Gravity” (Reprise/Extended) | Cynthia Erivo | #18 |
28-song soundtrack dropped at midnight – already 180M streams in 24 hours.
Red Carpet Looks – Pink & Green Never Looked So Expensive
Star | Look | Cost Estimate | Dupe Under $150 |
|---|---|---|---|
Cynthia Erivo | Emerald velvet cape gown + black witch hat | $180,000 (custom McQueen) | ASOS green velvet maxi ($89) + witch hat ($28) |
Ariana Grande | 50-lb baby-pink tulle ballgown (Glinda’s wedding dress replica) | $250,000 (Giambattista Valli Couture) | Lulus pink tulle ($120) |
Jonathan Bailey | Emerald green velvet tux | $45,000 | ASOS velvet blazer ($98) |
Pinterest Board: “Wicked: For Good Premiere Looks – Dupes & DIYs”
Box Office vs Part One – Early Tracking
Metric | Wicked (2024) | Wicked: For Good (2025) |
|---|---|---|
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $164M | $165–185M (projected) |
Thursday Previews | $19.2M | $24M+ (already tracking higher) |
Global Opening | $359M | $380–420M expected |
Total Gross | $713M (still in theaters) | $1.3B+ predicted |
Why it’s bigger:
Part One had ZERO competition last year.
This year? Families are double-dipping + Gen-Z bringing friends who “missed the first one.”
FAQ – Everything Trending Right Now
Q: Is Wicked: For Good better than Part One?
A: Different vibe. Part One = whimsical origin. For Good = emotional gut-punch. Most fans say together they’re perfect.
Q: Do you need to rewatch Part One?
A: There’s a 3-minute recap, but yes – rewatch. You’ll thank us.
Q: Is the ending the same as the Broadway show?
A: 95% yes. One major change that has theater kids SCREAMING (in a good way).
Q: Is there a post-credits scene?
A: YES. Wait for it.
Q: Wicked: For Good run time?
A: 2h 40m – shorter than Part One’s 2h 60m.
Q: Is it too scary for kids?
A: Rated PG-13. Tin Man & Scarecrow origins are darker. Recommended 10+.
Q: Where to watch Wicked: For Good?
A: Theaters ONLY right now. Streaming est. March 2026 on Peacock.
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Key Takeaways
Wicked: For Good isn’t perfect. The pacing stumbles in Act 2, the CGI sometimes feels like a green-screen fever dream, and yes – they probably should’ve made it one 3.5-hour movie.
But none of that matters when Cynthia Erivo is soaring 40 feet above the stage on a broomstick belting “For Good” while Ariana Grande is ugly-crying in 50 pounds of tulle below her.
This is the rare sequel that justifies its existence. It’s the “Return of the King” of movie musicals – longer, darker, and somehow even more emotional.
Final Verdict: Go see it. Cry in public. Buy the pink (or green) popcorn bucket. Thank us later.
Which moment destroyed you the most? Drop it below (no spoilers!) and tag your Glinda or Elphaba!
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