I still remember the first time I saw the first Wicked film. My best friend came to me and said she had seen it not three, but four times in that week. I was stunned, to say the least, so I knew I had to give it a whirl. Sitting there with my popcorn on her couch, I watched as the magical world unraveled. I was stunned by the magic, the music, the emotional depth. It was an experience I won't forget being a part of and once I found out there was going to be a second part, I have been eagerly awaiting it.
Well, hold onto your broomsticks and magic wands—it's official the wait is over! The first trailer for Wicked: Wicked for Good was just unveiled at Cinemacon, and by the sound of early reactions, it's nothing short of a magical experience. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of the beloved broadway musical and the reactions to the trailer are unanimous: it's a knockout.
Serving as the sweeping conclusion for the first film, the film is bound to be an emotional roller coaster of a final act to Elphaba and Glinda's stories. Cynthia Erivo, of course, returns as Elphaba, the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West, while Ariana Grande continues her role as Glinda the Good. The trailer, screened exclusively for attendees, dives right into where they left off from Part One's cliffhanger, with Elphaba confronting her destiny head-on and Glinda caught between friendship and the legacy they could uphold.
The stakes are higher than ever, the music is darker than ever, and the bond between the two leads is even more powerful. The trailer gave Cinemacon attendees a glimpse into this magical world of Oz and unveiled the next chapter, something we are all waiting for.
Audiences at Cinemacon described the footage as beautiful and the "perfect goodbye." The trailer overall seemed to give attendees just enough to get them buzzing. There were glimpses of songs we all know and love from the musical and the cast that made the first one so magical.
While there is still no word on when the trailer will be released to the public, we are all ready on the edge of our seats waiting. Whether you are a lifelong fan of the musical or a newcomer who was enchanted by the first film, this next chapter of Wicked looks like it's going to deliver everything we love from films like this. It's alrady got the heart, the drama, and the high notes we all are waiting for.
So grab your green eyeshadow and dust off your sparkly wand, and get ready. The countdown to Wicked: For Good has officially begun—and we cannot wait to be changed for good.
Wicked For Good premieres in theaters on November 21, 2025