The second instalment of the epic musical film adaptation, Wicked: For Good, is one of the most eagerly awaited cinematic events of the year, promising to conclude the story of the Land of Oz's most famous witches. The sequel directly follows 2024's Wicked, bringing the second act of the beloved 2003 Broadway sensation to the big screen (OK! Magazine, Variety).

The original stage show, which remains a theatrical phenomenon, is based on Gregory Maguire's bestselling 1995 novel, which serves as a revisionist take on L. Frank Baum's 1900 classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (The Hollywood Reporter).

What is Wicked: For Good About? 💚

The second film picks up shortly after the dramatic events of the first, finding Elphaba Thropp—who is now widely known as the Wicked Witch of the West—living in exile in the Ozian forest. She is a fugitive from justice, framed by the tyrannical forces controlling the Emerald City (The Mirror).

Meanwhile, Galinda Upland, having adopted the title Glinda the Good, has become a celebrated public figure residing in the palace, under the manipulative scrutiny of the Wizard and Madame Morrible.

Wicked: For Good will chronicle the deepening fracture in the complex, turbulent friendship between Elphaba and Glinda as they grapple with the fallout of their choices. Their relationship is tested and irrevocably altered by a series of events, including the sudden, unexpected arrival of Dorothy Gale from Kansas (Universal Pictures, The Mirror). While the first film laid the foundation for their friendship and rivalry, the second is expected to deliver the emotional punch of their diverging destinies and the definitive split of their paths.

Who is in the Confirmed Cast? ⭐

The film sees the entire principal cast returning to their celebrated roles, ensuring continuity and powerhouse vocal performances:

• Cynthia Erivo returns as the green-skinned protagonist, Elphaba Thropp (The Wicked Witch of the West).

• Pop superstar Ariana Grande reprises her role as the bubbly, ambitious Glinda Upland (Glinda the Good).

• Jonathan Bailey is back as the love interest, Fiyero (Variety).

The ensemble supporting cast is equally star-studded:

• Michelle Yeoh returns as the manipulative Madame Morrible.

• Jeff Goldblum reprises his role as the enigmatic Wizard of Oz.

• SNL's Bowen Yang is back as Pfannee, Elphaba's assistant (whose role is reportedly expanded from the stage show).

• Ethan Slater returns as Boq Woodsman (who becomes the Tin Man).

• Marissa Bode plays Nessarose Thropp, Elphaba's half-sister.

• Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) once again lends his voice to Doctor Dillamond, the talking Goat and history professor at Shiz University.

• Colman Domingo (The Running Man remake) is a new addition to the cast, voicing Brrr the Cowardly Lion (OK! Magazine).

The Actress Rumored to Play Dorothy 👧

The character of Dorothy Gale, central to the original Wizard of Oz narrative, is set to make her appearance in Wicked: For Good. While her role in the stage musical is relatively small, it is heavily rumored to be expanded for the film adaptation to fully bridge the two worlds (Collider).

As of now, the actress playing Dorothy has not been officially announced by Universal or the production team. However, fans are convinced the role has gone to young Irish actress Alisha Weir.

• Weir, a 16-year-old Dubliner, has already built a strong film career. She previously played the title role in the 2022 film adaptation of Matilda The Musical and led the cast in the 2024 vampire horror comedy, Abigail (OK! Magazine).

• Speculation intensified after Weir was prominently spotted at the premiere of the first Wicked film alongside stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, leading many to believe the secretive casting has been finalized.

Release Date and Streaming Forecast 🗓️

Wicked: For Good is scheduled to premiere exclusively in cinemas on November 21 of this year. Like its predecessor, the film is expected to have a significant, initial cinema-only release window (Universal Pictures).

The first film, Wicked, became available for streaming on platforms such as Sky Cinema and NOW approximately eight months after its theatrical debut. If the sequel follows the same pattern, fans can tentatively expect to stream Wicked: For Good at home around July 2026 (The Mirror).