Wicked Part 2 is landing in theaters this fall, hot on the silver-slippered heels of its critically acclaimed big sister Wicked. This movie is adapting Act 2 of the beloved Broadway musical, which means things are going to get a little darker for Oz.
This is one of the most exciting upcoming movies of the year, considering the first Wicked was one of the highest-grossing movies of 2024, and received no less than ten nominations from the Academy Awards. Wicked: For Good has finally dropped a trailer, and it looks every bit as lavish and emotional as the first film.
Below, we've gathered all the magical details you should know about the sequel. We've got information on the Wicked 2 release date, the cast, and plenty more. Typically, we'd say follow the yellow brick road, but for this trip to Oz you need only scroll down. Happy reading and rejoicify, Ozians!
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
The first trailer for Wicked: For Good arrived in June 2025. While it doesn't showcase the two new songs that will be coming in the movie, it does include snippets of 'For Good' and 'No Good Deed.' It also gives us a glimpse of Dorothy and her friends, as well as Elphaba and Glinda reuniting, and the Wizard of Oz himself. Check it out above.
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
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…
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.
