Just when all of us thought “Wicked” couldn’t get any more magical, Universal Pictures chose to introduce an exciting surprise. As “Wicked” continues to soar at the box office and build anticipation for the Oscars nominations, Universal has announced a title change for the second half of Jon M. Chu’s Broadway adaptation, set to be released next year.
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00:00Just when you thought Wicked couldn't get any more magical, Universal Pictures has brought in a new surprise.
00:06As Wicked continues to fly at the box office and build the anticipation of reaching the Oscar nominations,
00:12Universal has made a title change to the second half of John M's Broadway adaptation, which is set for release next year.
00:21The second installment of Wicked will officially be called Wicked For Good,
00:26and it's already setting fans' hearts aflutter ahead of its November 21, 2025 release.
00:31Wicked For Good is more than just a title.
00:34It is a beloved duet from the Wicked Broadway musical, a moment that defines friendship, forgiveness and change.
00:42The film's significant actress Ariana Grande shared the announcement video on her official Instagram handle recently and wrote,
00:50You will be changed. Wicked For Good. Only in theatres November 21, 2025.
00:57Through four weekends in theatres, Wicked has grossed $525 million at the global box office,
01:03including $359 million in North America itself.
01:07This is enough to become the highest-grossing Broadway film adaptation of all time.
01:13Both the parts of the films are inspired by Gregory's 1995 novel Wicked, The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.
01:21The book offers a fresh perspective on the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West and her former friendship with Glinda, the Good Witch.