Wicked: For Good release date, cast, story, and everything else you need to know about Wicked Part 2

Wicked Part 2 is almost upon us, which means it's time to get ready for a thrillifying return to Oz with Elphaba, Glinda, and the rest of the crew.

The sequel is set to be a tearjerker, with the long-awaited conclusion to the story taking its title from the Broadway song "For Good," which never leaves a dry eye in the house. Wicked: For Good is an adaptation of Act 2 of the show, so, if you're looking to go in spoiler free, don't book tickets for the stage show until later in the year.

This is one of the most highly anticipated upcoming movies of 2025, so it's well worth getting up to date. Below, we've got everything you need to know about Wicked: For Good, from the cast to a brief plot synopsis and more. So, for all you need to know, keep it right here for a trip down the yellow brick road.

Wicked Part 2 release date

Wicked Part 2 will arrive on November 21, 2025. That's almost exactly a year after the first movie released on November 22, 2024.

Wicked Part 2 trailer

Wicked: For Good | Official Trailer (Universal Pictures) - HD - YouTube

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The final trailer for Wicked: For Good arrived in September. It gives absolutely nothing away about the two new songs, but does let us hear 'No Good Deed' and 'For Good.' It also teases the arrival of Dorothy Gale, along with Elphaba and Glinda's reunion, a rainbow-themed musical number with the Wizard of Oz, and plenty more besides. Check it out above.

The first trailer for Wicked: For Good, meanwhile, arrived in June 2025. That one also includes snippets of 'For Good' and 'No Good Deed.'

A handful of clips have also been released on the official YouTube channel for the movie, including a snippet of 'Thank Goodness' and a young Glinda, as well as Elphaba, the Wizard, and Glinda performing 'Wonderful.'

Wicked Part 2 cast

The Wicked Part 2 cast will see the return of all the major players from Part 1. Speaking about the performances, Jeff Goldblum told ABC Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will "further thrill you and chill you and devastate you".

The full Wicked Part 2 cast:

• Cynthia Erivo – Elphaba
• Ariana Grande – Glinda
• Jonathan Bailey – Fiyero
• Jeff Goldblum – the Wizard of Oz
• Michelle Yeoh – Madame Morrible
• Marissa Bode – Nessarose
• Ethan Slater – Boq
• Peter Dinklage – Doctor Dillamond
• Colman Domingo – Lion

Wicked Part 2 plot

The Wicked Part 2 plot will be familiar to fans of the Broadway musical, since it's an adaptation of Act 2. Judging by how faithfully Part 1 adapted Act 1, we can assume this one will also follow the storyline more or less exactly again. What we do know, though, that there are set to be two new original songs, as well as the Broadway songs we know and love (the title is taken from 'For Good,' a real tearjerker).

We won't spoil the whole plot here, but anyone who knows their Wizard of Oz will have an idea at where the story is headed. Expect to see the fallout of Elphaba's big 'Defying Gravity' choice, Glinda in her new role as Glinda the Good, and more love triangle drama between her, Elphaba, and Fiyero. Plus, a certain young girl from Kansas will be making an appearance, silver slippers and all… though, don't expect her to be a huge factor in the plot, as the movie will follow the musical and not show her face.

"I didn't want to step on who you think Dorothy is in whatever story that you came into this with," said director Jon M. Chu in an interview with People. "[This] is still Elphaba and Glinda's journey, and she is a pawn in the middle of all of it."

By the sounds of things, the film will also tug at our heartstrings. First reactions to the sequel call it "heartbreakingly tender" and "emotionally timely."

That's a wrap on everything we know about Wicked Part 2. For more, check out our guide to all the most exciting movie release dates of the year to plan your theater trips, or see our roundup of the best witch movies.