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Wicked: For Good

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Wicked: For Good is a 2025 American musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu. It is the second part of a two-film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, and continues the story of Elphaba and Glinda in the Land of Oz.

Premise

Wicked: For Good continues the story of Elphaba and Glinda after the events of the first film. It follows the conflict between the two characters as the political and personal situation in Oz worsens.

Production

The film was directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. It was made as the second part of a planned two-film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked.

Source material

The film is based on the stage musical Wicked, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. The musical itself was adapted from Gregory Maguire's novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which reimagines The Wizard of Oz.

Music

The title references the song "For Good," a key duet from the original musical. Reports also note that the film includes new songs written for the screen version.

Key facts

  • It is the sequel to Wicked (2024) and the second half of a two-part film adaptation.
  • The film adapts the second act of the stage musical Wicked.
  • The title refers to the song "For Good" from the original musical.
  • The story continues the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda.
  • Universal Pictures officially used Wicked: For Good as the sequel title.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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.
Who directed the film?
Jon M. Chu directed Wicked: For Good.
What is it based on?
It is based on the stage musical Wicked, which was itself inspired by Gregory Maguire's novel and the Oz stories associated with L. Frank Baum.

References

  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.