Universal Pictures has rescheduled the release date for 'Wicked: Part Two', moving it up from November 26, 2025, to November 21, 2025. This change avoids competition with Disney's 'Zootopia 2', which is set to premiere on the original date. The adjustment follows a similar shift for 'Wicked: Part One', which will now debut on November 22, 2024, before Thanksgiving, instead of November 27. Both films, directed by Jon M. Chu, are adaptations of the acclaimed Broadway musical and feature a star-studded cast including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Industry hopes are high for the films to attract diverse audiences, drawing parallels to the successful 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon. The anticipation grows as fans prepare for the cinematic interpretation of the beloved story of Elphaba and Glinda.