Universal Pictures Changes the Title of the Sequel Film 'WICKED' to 'WICKED: FOR GOOD'

Kapanlagi.com - Reported by Variety on Monday (16/12), Universal Pictures has just announced a significant change for the highly anticipated musical film sequel, WICKED. The film, previously titled WICKED: PART TWO, has officially changed its name to WICKED: FOR GOOD.

The choice of the title For Good was not made lightly. This title is based on the iconic song that depicts the deep friendship between The Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, as well as the emotional changes both experience.

Although the title has changed, Universal Pictures has confirmed that the film's release date remains as originally planned. WICKED: FOR GOOD will still be in theaters on November 21, 2025, continuing the story that began in the first film. So, will the sequel WICKED change the story or just provide a new perspective? Let's find out the answer below.

1. Wicked Split into Two Parts

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Adapted from the musical stage and the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (1995) by Gregory Maguire, the musical film WICKED directed by Jon M. Chu will be split into two parts. Additionally, this film will also revisit the classic tale The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, from a different perspective.

Interestingly, the classic story written by L. Frank Baum was adapted into a film by MGM in 1939. In its latest version, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande portray the two main characters. Besides them, several other renowned actors also participate, such as Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Bowen Yang, Jeff Goldblum, and Ethan Slater.

2. Continuation of the Plot from the Previous Film

WICKED: FOR GOOD will take the audience back to the Land of Oz to follow the continuation of the complicated friendship journey between Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, and Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo. The film, scheduled for release in November 2025, will directly continue the story from the first film, WICKED (2024).

The first part of this film has revealed the origins of the friendship between the two main characters at Shiz University. The audience is shown how their relationship develops from their first meeting to becoming close friends. However, their journey takes a drastic turn when The Wizard of Oz, played by Jeff Goldblum, appears at the end of the story and alters the dynamics of their relationship.

Meanwhile, in WICKED: FOR GOOD, the audience will witness Elphaba reaching the peak of her magical powers. The situation becomes more complex when The Wizard of Oz and Madame Morrible, played by Michelle Yeoh, declare Elphaba as an enemy of the state. This will certainly impact the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, creating deeper conflicts than before.

3. Stories Related to the Present

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Jon M. Chu, the director, provides an overview of the direction of the story and the atmosphere of the sequel Wicked. He states that the continuation of this film will be very relevant to the current situation and will explore the impact of every choice made.

"I don’t know the context of where we are in society right now. However, this is eight times more relevant than before, especially when talking about truth and the consequences of making the right or wrong choices. It’s very intense," said M. Chu.

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