‘Wicked': How Universal's Risky Gamble to Split the Musical Into Two Movies Paid Off at the Box Office

More than a few eyebrows were raised around Hollywood when Universal decided to turn “Wicked” into two separate films. Yes, ...

The New Wicked Movie Adds a Lot to the Stage Musical. But Does It Change It … for Good?

The sequel picks up five years after the events of Wicked, when Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) embraced her identity as the Wicked ...

Why Ariana Grande Goes by Her Full Name in “Wicked: For Good” Credits but Not in Her Other Movie Roles

Ariana Grande has a sentimental reason for going by her full name for the Wicked movies. The pop star, 32, is credited as ...

The first 'Wicked' movie was about growing up. 'Wicked: For Good' is about wising up

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.

Connecticut movie theaters say houses were packed for ‘Wicked: For Good’ opening weekend

Movie theaters reported large crowds, sold-out shows and new audiences as "Wicked: For Good" opened to one of the biggest ...
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Wicked: For Good soundtrack: List of all songs and music featured in the movies

Wicked: For Good is a 2025 musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu, with a screenplay by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. It is based on the second act of the beloved Wicked Broadway musical, which ...

3 Ways the Wicked Movie Franchise Can Continue After For Good

Wicked can venture beyond the boundaries of the stage play and continue exploring the complicated themes of power in the ...
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The Movie Guru: ‘Wicked: For Good’ fantastic, while ‘The Running Man’ offers solid action

It’s a wonderful return to Oz. If you liked last year’s “Wicked,” you absolutely have to see “Wicked: For Good.” A majestic, ...

Why Does ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Still Cast Such a Wicked Spell? Because It’s the Movie That First Flipped the Patriarchy on Its Head

Wicked,” the stage musical, took its first bow 22 years ago. The novel it’s based on, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the ...
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‘Wicked: For Good’ sets bar for musical adaptations

Wicked: For Good”, the second and final installment of the franchise, came to theaters Nov. 21. Almost exactly one year to the date of the release of the first movie, which ended on a cliffhanger.