Warning to spoilers aheadWicked: For Good (2025) is the sequel to Wicked (2024) and stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey, Directed by Jon M, Chu, the musical fantasy film tells the story of Glinda the Good (Ariana) and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia), Here are the highlights from the film, which has now become the biggest Broadway musical adaptation opener worldwide deadline,
Glinda and Elphaba’s friendship
Wicked: For Good tells the story of how Glinda became Glinda the Good and Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West. In the new film, Elphaba is revealed to be a fugitive whose mission is to expose the Wizard’s deception and protect the animals of Oz, while Glinda rises to prominence and supports the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). However, secretly the two remained friends.
Elphaba’s sister has been murdered
When Glinda discovers that her fiancé, Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), is actually in love with Elphaba, everything changes. Frustrated and jealous Glinda chooses to assist Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) in devising a plan to capture Elphaba after he runs away with her.
Elphaba’s sister Nessarose is killed when Madame Morrible’s whirlwind takes Dorothy’s house to Oz. When Elphaba goes to retrieve her sister’s enchanted shoes, she discovers that Glinda has already given them to Dorothy. The two then engage in battle, and although Fiyero tries to defend Elphaba, she is actually captured.
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Dorothy throws a bucket of water on Elphaba
To save him, Elphaba uses a spell that turns Fiyero into the Scarecrow. Meanwhile, Glinda admits her mistake and recognizes the corruption of the Wizard and the Horrible. After they make amends, Elphaba gives him the Grimmary spell book. Dorothy immediately throws water on Elphaba, giving everyone the impression that she has melted and perished. Returning to the Emerald City, a disappointed Glinda learns that the Wizard is Elphaba’s father and banishes him. She becomes Commander of Oz after capturing Madame Morrible.
In a surprising turn of events, Elphaba is seen alive when she escapes through a trap door and is reunited with the Scarecrow Fiyero. Together, they depart Australia. Through the magic of the spell book, Glinda discovers that Elphaba is still alive.
questions to ask
What is Ariana Grande’s role in Wicked: For Good (2025)?
Ariana Grande plays Glinda the Good in Wicked: For Good (2025).
Who will play Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West?
Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.
Who is the director of Wicked: For Good (2025)?
Jon M. Chu is the director of Wicked: For Good (2025).