Wicked: For Good Trailer Debuts Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Sequel

Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster musical Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu. The film, set to premiere on November 21, 2025, continues the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) as they navigate the fallout of Elphaba being branded the Wicked Witch of the West and their estranged friendship amid political turmoil in Oz. Both stars will debut new original songs written by Stephen Schwartz, adding depth and emotion to the characters’ journeys, with Chu describing them as "bangers" and essential to the film’s narrative. The sequel also features returning cast members such as Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and Ethan Slater, and introduces classic Wizard of Oz characters, with the story exploring themes of power, friendship, and identity. The trailer release coincided with a one-day theatrical re-release of the original Wicked film and has generated significant excitement among fans, who eagerly anticipate the final chapter of this musical saga. Wicked: For Good aims to deliver a complex and profound continuation, blending new music and cinematic spectacle across multiple advanced formats.