Wicked Part 2: Release date, cast, plot spoilers, songs and news about Wicked For Good

18 December 2024, 17:46

By Sam Prance

How does Wicked the musical end? Here's everything you need to know about the Wicked sequel, its soundtrack, its title, trailers for the movie and how it will differ to the musical.

Good news! Wicked Part 2 has already been filmed but when does it come out and what do we know about it so far?

In 2022, director Jon M. Chu confirmed that the movie adaptation of Wicked the musical would be split into two parts. In a statement, he explained: "As we prepared the production over the last year, it became impossible to wrestle the story of 'Wicked' into a single film without doing some real damage to it ..."

Jon continued: "As we tried to cut songs or trim characters - those decisions began to feel like fatal compromises to the source material that has entertained us all for so many years. We decided to give ourselves a bigger canvas and make not just one 'Wicked' movie but two!"

With Wicked Part 1 now out in cinemas and breaking box office records, people are already desperate to see Part 2. As a result, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming sequel including the release date, cast, plot spoilers, title, songs, trailers and more.

• Read more: Wicked's Jonathan Bailey and Jeff Goldblum reveal Part 2 will include new original songs
• Read more: Every actress who auditioned for Glinda in the Wicked movie

When does Wicked Part 2 come out?

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When is the Wicked Part 2 release date?

Universal Pictures announced the Wicked Part 2 release date in September 2024 via the Wicked movie's social media accounts. Taking to X and Instagram, they wrote: "Wicked Part 2. November 21, 2025" alongside a teaser graphic.

This means that Wicked Part 2 will come out exactly one year after Part 1. In other words, fans won't have to wait long to see how the story ends. Not only that but another iconic Wicked press tour is coming our way!

We will be holding space for that!

What will Wicked Part 2 be called?

It's official. Wicked Part 2 has been named Wicked: For Good as a nod to the beloved Elphaba and Glinda duet in Act II of the musical. The news was announced on 16th December. Wicked's official social media accounts shared a new title video with the caption: "You will be changed. Wicked: For Good, only in theaters November 21, 2025."

Who will be in the Wicked Part 2 cast?

Given that Wicked Part 2 is set to follow the plot of Act II of the musical, the main cast will all remain the same.

• Cynthia Erivo - Elphaba
• Ariana Grande - Glinda
• Jonathan Bailey - Fiyero
• Michelle Yeoh - Madame Morrible
• Jeff Goldblum - The Wizard
• Ethan Slater - Boq
• Marissa Bode - Nessarose
• Peter Dinklage - Doctor Dillamond
• Bowen Yang - Pfannee
• Bronwyn James - ShenShen

However, Jon M. Chu has told Variety that Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Lion and the Scarecrow will feature too.

It's currently unclear if characters like Pfannee and ShenShen will feature as much as they did in Part 1.

It's also possible that more, as-yet-unnamed characters/iconic cameos will feature.

What songs will be in Wicked Part 2?

The Wicked Part 2 soundtrack tracklist is yet to be confirmed but composer Stephen Schwartz has confirmed that there will be two brand new original songs. Speaking to The Messenger, he said: "The storytelling required it, and therefore they were created, the intention was that they were organic and not imposed on the movie."

Jonathan Bailey and Jeff Goldblum have also teased that more new songs are coming.

Elsewhere, it seems likely that all the songs from Act II of the musical will feature.

• Thank Goodness - Glinda, Madame Morrible and Citizens of Oz
• The Wicked Witch of the East - Elphaba, Nessarose and Boq
• Wonderful - The Wizard and Elphaba
• I'm Not That Girl (Reprise) - Glinda
• As Long As You're Mine - Elphaba and Fiyero
• No Good Deed - Elphaba
• March of the Witch Hunters - Boq and Ozians
• For Good - Elphaba and Glinda
• Finale - Glinda, Elphaba and Ozians

It's currently unclear who will sing the new songs and if they're solos or duets.

Bookmark this page and we'll let you know as soon as more is revealed.

WARNING: WICKED PART 2 SPOILERS BELOW

Wicked Part 2 plot: What happens in Wicked Part 2?

Like Wicked Part 1, it seems likely that Wicked Part 2 will stay true to Act II of the musical while also adding additional elements. If true, there will be a time jump. Elphaba becomes known as the Wicked Witch of the West thanks to the Wizard's propaganda. As for Glinda, she becomes a spokesperson for the Wizard known as Glinda the Good.

Elsewhere, Nessa becomes governor of Munchkinland. Worried that Boq will leave her, she has stripped Munchkins of their rights. When Elphaba visits Nessa, Nessa takes the Grimmerie and casts a spell on Boq to make him fall in love with her. However, it goes wrong and Boq's heart shrinks. To save Boq, Elphaba turns him into the Tin Man.

Meanwhile, Fiyero leaves Glinda for Elphaba. In a bid to capture Elphaba, Madame Morrible creates the tornado that brings Dorothy to Oz and kills Nessa. When Elphaba shows up, The Wizard's guards try to capture her but Fiyero stops them. Elphaba then puts a spell on Fiyero to make him invincible, turning him into the Scarecrow.

As this happens, the people of Oz set out to hunt Elphaba, who has captured Dorothy in a bid to get Nessa's shoes. Glinda is horrified to learn Madame Morrible was responsible for the tornado. Glinda warns Elphaba that she's in danger but Elphaba tells her she has accepted her fate. Dorothy seemingly melts Elphaba with water.

Glinda then confronts the Wizard who realises he was Elphaba's dad. Glinda banishes the Wizard from Oz and has Madame Morrible arrested for Nessa's murder. She vows to properly earn her title of Glinda the Good.

Unbeknownst to Glinda, Fiyero, as the Scarecrow, visits Elphaba's place to learn she faked her death. They then escape from Oz together realising that they can never return.

Will Wicked Part 2 make changes to the musical?

Just like Part 1, there will likely be several changes from the musical in Wicked Part 2. Most notably, Marissa Bode has confirmed that a controversial scene where Elphaba gives Nessarose the power to walk has been changed.

Chatting to People, Marissa said: "One of the first conversations I had with Jon [was about that scene]. I wasn’t there for the actual script change, [but Jon said], ‘Hey, we changed this part in this way just so that it felt less like a fixing moment’.”

As opposed to Nessarose “pleading for a disability to be fixed”, the scene will be “focusing on the magic in general and the magic of the story”. Marissa ended by saying: “That’s all I can say, I think."

Is there a Wicked Part 2 trailer?

Universal Pictures are yet to release any Wicked Part 2 trailers but we'll update you as soon as there is one.

Read more about Wicked here:

• Wicked's Ariana Grande reveals iconic line was replaced in the script until she stepped in
• Wicked's Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande say Elphaba and Glinda are queer
• Wicked's Ariana Grande points out 'Popular' lyric mistake after error goes viral
• Is Dorothy in Wicked? Director reveals how she will be included in Part 2
• Every actress who auditioned for Elphaba in the Wicked movie

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