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Wicked: For Good

Wicked: For Good is a 2025 American musical fantasy film directed by Jon M.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Wicked: For Good is the 2025 sequel to the two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical. It continues the story of Elphaba and Glinda in Oz.

What it is

Wicked: For Good is a musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu, serving as the second half of a two-film adaptation of the stage musical Wicked. It picks up after the events of the first film, following the deepening conflict between Elphaba and Glinda as political tensions in Oz escalate.

Source material and music

The film adapts the second act of the stage musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. The title references the song "For Good," a key duet from the original show. Reports also indicate new songs written specifically for the screen version.

Production details

Jon M. Chu directed the film, with a screenplay by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. It was produced as part of a planned two-film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Universal Pictures officially announced the sequel title as Wicked: For Good. The film is set for release on November 21, 2025.

In short

  • Sequel to Wicked (2024) and second half of a two-part film adaptation.
  • Title comes from the song "For Good" from the stage musical.
  • Continues the story of Elphaba and Glinda in Oz.
  • Adapts the second act of the Broadway musical.
Canadian angle

The film is part of a major international studio release and would be of interest to Canadian audiences as a widely distributed English-language musical fantasy film.

Quick questions

What is Wicked: For Good?
It is a 2025 American musical fantasy film and the second part of the two-film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked.
Is Wicked: For Good a sequel?
Yes. It is the sequel to Wicked (2024) and continues the story begun in the first film.
What does the title mean?
The title refers to the song "For Good" from the original stage musical.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked:_For_Good
    Supports: Identifies the film as a 2025 musical fantasy sequel directed by Jon M. Chu, with screenplay by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, and notes its release date and adaptation basis.
  2. NBC — https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/wicked-part-one-sequel-officially-titled-wicked-for-good
    Supports: Confirms the official sequel title Wicked: For Good, its release timing, and that the title refers to the song "For Good" from the Broadway musical.
  3. NBC — https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/everything-to-know-about-wicked-for-good
    Supports: States that the project is the second film in a two-part adaptation and mentions new songs included in the film.