Exciting New Wicked: For Good Photos Tease What's Next for Glinda & Elphaba

The long-awaited sequel Wicked: For Good arrives in theaters on Friday, November 21. Following the major success of the first film, released in November 2024, the story continues the tale of two iconic witches — Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) — and the choices that shaped their destinies.

From Friends to Rivals

In the first movie, audiences learned that Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, were once close friends and college roommates. A series of misunderstandings and betrayals gradually drove them apart, transforming the once inseparable duo into the adversaries known from classic Oz lore.

“The film, based on the beloved Broadway musical, tells the story of how Glinda and Elphaba were actually friends and roommates in college.”

The Journey to the Emerald City

By the end of the first installment, both witches reach the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum). They hope for his help in stopping a mysterious force that is stealing the voices of the Ozian animals. However, the truth shocks them: the Wizard himself is behind the mayhem and seeks Elphaba’s assistance in his grand schemes for Oz.

Elphaba refuses and escapes, vowing to protect the animals on her own. Meanwhile, Glinda stays behind, seemingly aligning with the Wizard and the ruling powers of Oz — a choice that redefines both their fates.

What Awaits in Wicked: For Good

The upcoming sequel will reveal what becomes of the two witches after their fateful split. While Broadway fans might expect certain outcomes, Wicked: For Good promises to add fresh interpretations and emotional depth to the story’s final chapters.

Stream recommendation: Watch Wicked: One Wonderful Night exclusively on Peacock before the theatrical release.

Author’s summary: A visually rich and emotionally charged continuation, Wicked: For Good explores friendship, power, and the choices that turn heroes into legends or villains.

NBC — 2025-11-04