More than a few eyebrows were raised around Hollywood when Universal decided to turn “Wicked” into two separate films. Yes, the stage show has been a sensation on Broadway for decades. But it’s a risk to split any movie in half and count on audiences to return a year or more later for the conclusion.

Wicked: For Good is out this weekend, and while the prequel-sequel may not feel quite as worthwhile as Part 1, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are two powerhouse voices.

For Good,” but it’s not a mistake. The silver shoes are actually quite a bit closer to L. Frank Baum’s original description of “odd little silver boots,” rather than the technicolor ruby slippers we’re all familiar with from the 1939 film adaptation.

Wicked,” the stage musical, took its first bow 22 years ago. The novel it's based on, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” was published in 1995. All of that happened well before the #MeToo revolution.

On the 'Today' show, 'Wicked' star Ethan Slater revealed that he spent more time in the makeup chair than costars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande due to his hair extensions.

Here's where you can buy, rent and stream 'Wicked' before its sequel, 'Wicked: For Good,' premieres in theaters on Friday, Nov. 21.

"Wicked: For Good," the second installment in Chu's "Wicked" movie series, also stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James.

Movie theaters reported large crowds, sold-out shows and new audiences as "Wicked: For Good" opened to one of the biggest weekends of the year.