‘Wicked’ fans approve of part 2’s title reveal: ‘Perfection,’ ‘I’m sobbing,’ ‘Just take my money already’
The official title for Wicked part two title has been revealed and is hitting a high note with fans.
Wicked: For Good will open in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025, almost a year to the day after the first movie debuted on Nov. 22. Universal Pictures announced the title today on social media with the caption, “You will be changed,” which is a direct nod to the “For Good” song that’s the last to be performed in the Broadway musical.
Fans on Instagram overwhelmingly approved, with reactions ranging from “Perfection” to “I’m sobbing” to “Just take my money already.” RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Kerri Colby replied with two heart-eye emojis, while her fellow queen Salina EsTitties exclaimed, “For Good!!!!!!” alongside three teary-eyed emojis. There’s no public reaction yet from Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, but something tells us there will be lots of hand-holding.
The first movie was titled onscreen as Wicked: Part 1, which led many to assume that the second installment would be called — wait for it — Wicked: Part 2. But just like the colorful characters who eventually meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz in person, nothing should ever be assumed.
On Broadway, the Tony-winning tale was told over two acts, with “Defying Gravity” being the last song that was performed before the intermission. Director Jon M. Chu took that same approach for the big screen, ending his first movie after Erivo’s Wicked Witch of the West performs her version of that classic ballad while flying on her broomstick for the first time.
Wicked is expected to be a major player at the upcoming 2025 Oscars, with Gold Derby predicting nominations for Best Picture, Best Actress (Erivo), Best Supporting Actress (Grande), Best Costume Design, Best Makeup & Hairstyling, Best Production Design, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects.
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