Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba are all set to cast their spell over Oz in ‘Wicked: For Good’. Director Jon M. Chu sets the stage for the grand finale to one of cinema’s most beloved musical sagas, which will pick up where ‘Wicked’ left off.
Director Chu on ‘Wicked: For Good’
Reflecting on the film’s evolution and emotional depth, Chu said in a statement, “It was clear when we separated the two movies that ‘Wicked: For Good’ needed some additional elements to fully tell the story of these two women and their struggle to come back together.”He went on to explain, “Because now, the world is wedged between their friendship, and that is a much harder mechanism to fight through than just cultural or personality differences. Deep down, we knew that Wicked: For Good was always going to be the bigger story.”Elaborating further about the film’s emotional impact, he said, “The kids we fell in love with in the first film now have to grow up, and they have to make choices that will last a lifetime. This isn’t school anymore.”
Ariana Grande hails director Jon M Chu
Ariana Grande, who reprises her role as Glinda, praised Chu’s deeply human storytelling, saying, “Jon Chu is the most empathetic, intentional, brilliant and thoughtful human being with an innate understanding of the human experience.”The star further added, “He has taken such care of Oz, and he has protected these characters and showcased the humanness in all of them. He answers the question ‘are people born wicked or do they have wickedness thrust upon them’ a handful of times for us with this film. Decisions that might seem wicked on paper become understandable because of how he frames them with an empathetic lens and takes the time to tell you where these characters are coming from, showcasing that most perpetrators once were victims themselves. His heart and character are woven through every stitch of these films. Shooting two movies at once meant constant shifts in tone and spontaneous changes to the schedule, but he never blinked. No one could have told this story better than Jon. It was absolutely his destiny to make these films.”
‘Wicked: For Good’ Plot
The all-new chapter follows Elphaba (Erivo) – now branded as the Wicked Witch of the West – as she hides in the forests of Oz, fighting for the freedom of its silenced Animals and seeking to expose the truth behind The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Meanwhile, Glinda (Grande) has ascended to the Emerald City palace, hailed as the embodiment of Goodness under the watchful eye of Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). As she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), Glinda is tormented by her separation from Elphaba. When an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, the two women must reunite, rediscovering that the truest magic lies in empathy, honesty, and friendship.With breathtaking visuals, timeless music, and a story that celebrates the power of compassion, Wicked: For Good promises to be a cinematic event for the ages.‘Wicked: For Good’ releases in cinemas on 21st November 2025.
