Release Date: November 26, 2025
Director: Jon M. Chu
Writer: Winnie Holzman
Music: John Powell
Production Company: Marc Platt Productions
Distributed By: Universal Picture
Budget: $16.5 million
Story
After the thrilling events of the first movie, Cynthia Erivo’s character Elphaba Thropp, now known as the Wicked Witch of the West, is dreaded and her name is whispered throughout Oz. Despite seeming stable on the outside, the Wizard’s regime is becoming more and more vulnerable as opposition mounts. The Wizard, played by Jeff Goldblum, is struggling with his own tumbling control façade.
First Act
The Kingdom of Oz is in disarray when the movie opens. Now that she is fully committed to her role as the Good Witch, Glinda (Ariana Grande) is fighting to bring the various Oz factions together against the Wizard’s oppressive rule. Elphaba and her, two strong witches, are at odds over an increasing dispute, straining their once close friendship. The younger sister of Elphaba, Nessarose (played by Marissa Bode), has assumed the role of the Wicked Witch of the East and is using her dark powers to impose her will on the Munchkins.
Second Act
As unrest increases, a brand-new, unexpected magical event mysteriously transports Dorothy Gale (played by an actress who has not yet been revealed) to Oz. Her presence initiates a series of occurrences that entangle her destiny with the witches and the Wizard. Dorothy, naive and inquisitive, unwittingly becomes a pawn in the greater conflict as she finds herself in the middle of Oz’s fight for independence.
Elphaba forms an uneasy alliance with Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh), the former head of Shiz University, who has her own ulterior motives, in her quest to discover the truth about her terrible destiny and find redemption. Together, they investigate old, lost magic that could be the key to removing the Wizard’s authority.
Third Act
Tensions increase after a spectacular confrontation between Glinda and Elphaba. Jonathan Bailey’s character Fiyero is engaged in a psychological conflict as he tries to reconcile his loyalty to Glinda with his deep affections for Elphaba. A dramatic confrontation that could save or destroy Oz is set up by the collision of Nessarose’s and Boq’s (Ethan Slater) ambitions.
The movie ends with an epic battle in which Dorothy plays a crucial part in bringing the forces of good and evil together in an unexpected coalition. Oz has to choose between embracing a new age of freedom and being imprisoned in tyranny indefinitely as the truth about the Wizard’s deceit comes to light.
Plot Summary
Wicked: Part Two tells the story of the magical world of Oz as it is on the verge of destruction, with amazing grandeur and deep emotion. The story of Cynthia Erivo’s character Elphaba Thropp and Ariana Grande’s character Glinda Upland is continued in this eagerly awaited sequel, which takes up the threads of their complicated friendship and the collapsing Oz political system.
With the Wizard’s government gaining more and more control over the region, Elphaba—who is now officially accepted as the Wicked Witch of the West—must face her worst fears. The tension between the two sisters erupts to a breaking point with the arrival of Nessarose Thropp (Marissa Bode), her sister who is now the Wicked Witch of the East. Elphaba’s determination to find justice has driven her to look for ancient powers, and the strain of her sister’s estrangement has only strengthened her resolve.
The Good Witch, Glinda, has been given a position of authority and responsibility, and she is starting to feel the consequences of her decisions. Glinda is faced with challenging political situations and her own inner turmoil as her relationship with Elphaba grows more intense. As Fiyero Tigelaar (Jonathan Bailey) battles his love for Glinda and his loyalty to his old friend, their relationship grows strained.
Furthermore, an uncast actress plays the curious Kansas farm girl Dorothy Gale, whose arrival in Oz threatens to tip the scales of power. Unexpected repercussions for both witches follow Dorothy’s accidental trip to Oz, which causes havoc throughout the nation.
Michelle Yeoh’s Madame Morrible becomes a more formidable adversary as she manipulates events behind the scenes, her desire for power becoming more apparent. Her former pupil, Peter Dinklage’s portrayal of Doctor Dillamond, is still behind bars, and his suffering is a sobering reminder of the Wizard’s brutality.
Returning to the role of the mysterious Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Jeff Goldblum reveals his cunning schemes and ulterior motives as the real purpose of his reign becomes clear. The already intricate web of relationships becomes even more complex as Boq (Ethan Slater) struggles with his unfulfilled love for Glinda and his loyalty to Nessarose.
When Pfannee (Bowen Yang) and ShenShen (Bronwyn James) return, they bring with them a combination of wisdom and humor from their time as Glinda’s college students. When the characters go back to their pasts, their presence brings a layer of reflection and nostalgia.
Wicked: Part Two features stunning musical numbers, rich storytelling, and unforgettable performances as the struggle for Oz’s future intensifies. The film promises to provide an exciting denouement to the epic saga, where the true meaning of friendship and redemption are put to the test and the boundaries between good and evil become more hazy.
The movie will be available to audiences worldwide in a variety of formats, such as RealD 3D, IMAX, and Dolby Cinema, guaranteeing an immersive experience both emotionally and visually.
Cast
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp / Wicked Witch of the West
Ariana Grande as Glinda Upland / Glinda the Good
Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible
Jeff Goldblum as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar
Ethan Slater as Boq
Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp / Wicked Witch of the East
Peter Dinklage as the voice of Doctor Dillamond
Bowen Yang as Pfannee
Bronwyn James as ShenShen
Aaron Teoh as Averic
Grecia de la Paz as Gilligan
Colin Michael Carmichael as Professor Nikidik
Adam James as Glinda’s Father