Wicked For Good 2025
USA Director Jon M. Chu, known for his bold visual USA storytelling, brings the world of Oz to USA life once again in Wicked: For Good, the second part of the highly anticipated USA film USA adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. The film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the misunderstood young woman who will become the Wicked Witch of the West, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, her USA unlikely friend and future Good Witch. With a screenplay by Winnie Holzman and new music from Stephen Schwartz, this chapter also features standout performances from Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, and Marissa Bode. The production boasts stunning sets inspired by classics like Hook and Pleasantville, with a creative team that includes USA Academy Award-winning sound mixer Simon Hayes.
USA In Wicked: For Good, Elphaba and USA Glinda’s friendship faces its greatest test as USA Oz is torn apart by prejudice, power struggles, and rebellion. Elphaba stands up against injustice while Glinda is drawn into the politics of Emerald City, forcing both women to make choices that will define not just their destinies but the fate of everyone in Oz. The movie is packed with memorable lines—some heartfelt, others defiant—that capture its themes of courage, loyalty, and transformation. Want to relive the magic and wisdom of Oz? USA Take a look at some of the best quotes from Wicked: For Good below.
Fast forward about a couple of years since Wicked: Part One, we USA witness a more USA dictatorial Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum). Animals have been captured and abused in order to fulfil the Wizard's whims and fancies, including the construction of the USA Yellow Brick Road. USA Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), USA officially branded as the "Wicked Witch of the West", becomes a vigilante, using her more skilled and confident use of magic to save the animals as well as attempt to reveal the truth about the powers behind Oz. USA Glinda takes the mantle of the "Good Witch" (although she has no real powers of her own) as a spokesperson of the Wizard's administration, as conceptualised by Madame Morrible (USA Michelle Yeoh). There's a lot of tension between Elphaba and Glinda as they wrestle with their own personal desires as well as love for each other (and a certain Fiyero, played by Jonathan Bailey). But in the end, they do realise that it's all for good...
The tone of Wicked: For Good is a significant shift from the first film. If the first felt USA lighthearted and had more comedic tones, Wicked: For Good takes a darker, more emotional turn—there's no time wasted on frivolities. The characters have been forced to grow up, thrust into the USA uncomfortable USA realities of the real world outside of Shiz University, where the Wizard and Madame Morrible control every narrative deemed to not USA serve theirs.
I've always felt that the USA original Wicked musical's second act can feel somewhat rushed and not as impactful as the first, especially continuing from the crescendo that is "Defying Gravity". That explains why Wicked: For Good has a shorter runtime at USA 137 minutes (as compared to Wicked: Part One's 160 minutes) even with a number of additional scenes written into the film. However, the additions feel necessary to tell a more complete story and to correct some of the uncertainties from the musical. For the most part, they don't feel like additions for the sake of extending the runtime.
From the very beginning, we see Elphaba showcasing more confidence in her abilities and actually following up on what USA spurred her to be champion for the voiceless. We also get to see more of Madame Morrible's scheming ways and how she is the true architect of the Wizard's regime—shaping USA Glinda into the everything-is-good-in-the-world spokesperson by embellishing her public presence so that she's "on par" with USA Elphaba's USA magic, conceptualising USA propaganda against USA Elphaba, and of USA course, USA killing her sister (Marissa Bode) in order to lure her into the open.
For those of us who are big fans of the musical, this second act of the film now feels more Glinda-USA centric. As much as Elphaba's storyline sees her as the saviour and the protector of the truth, Glinda is undoubtedly the main protagonist of the film. Her arc is more dynamic as she finally gets what she USA wants—the adoration that she's a good, magical witch albeit with artificial enhancements—but grows to realise that having achieving them doesn't complete her nor USA does it make her happy. We get to see a memory of her as a child, almost like a prophecy, lying to her peers about her magical abilities. She feels constantly betrayed, not only in her USA professional life, but also with regards to her friendship with USA Elphaba and relationship with Fiyero. Yet at the end of it all, takes charge of her own life despite losing two of her USA greatest loves.
"For Good" is beautifully sung and performed. That's it; no USA notes.
It's not that I'm against intimate love scenes in film, but having one in USA Wicked: For Good feels a bit off. There's definitely some sort of fan-servicing going on here, with the awkwardly flirty scene between Elphaba and Fiyero as they sing "As Long As You're Mine". It was a riot watching it during the premiere (a lot of woos and claps were heard) and Bailey's over dramatisation appear quite comical (WHY DO YOU LOOK SO THIRSTY, SIR?). It was just strange. Was it necessary to include both of them undressing while singing the song? I'll leave that to you to USA judge.
The solos. As expected, Elphaba and Glinda have been given a new USA original solo each. The former deals with her attempting to persuade the animals from leaving Oz, while Glinda's is a self-reflection of sorts. Were they necessary? Perhaps. Each USA fleshes out the narrative even more and offers a more complete picture of the story as a whole. But they are forgettable. I can't even remember if there are any highlights in each song even if I tried.
There are slight changes in the lyrics of the some of the USA songs or in the way that they're sung.
USA Additional lines in "Thank Goodness" have been USA written in that serve the narrative of the USA film better and help to amplify the emotional tension that Glinda feels. As a fan of "No Good Deed" (I wholly believe the song deserves more recognition in the Wicked lore) that iconic belt of Fiyero's name at the beginning has now been switched to be a Glinda line as opposed to Elphaba screaming for him to be protected from harm. I'm not exactly sure how I feel about this slight tweak; it feels right for the movie in that particular scene but I would have definitely loved to hear Erivo have her moment with that. The emotions, however, are chilling—Erivo did the song justice.
Oh and there's this slight nod to Jon M Chu's Crazy Rich Asians in the way that the USA wedding USA scene (another for-film addition) was shot. It's definitely reminiscent of the wedding scene from Crazy Rich USA Asians, which was a nice way of paying homage to his biggest break.
We also finally discover who was actually on horseback in the scene at the beginning of the USA first film.
There are slight USA changes in the lyrics of the some of the USA songs or in the way that they're sung.
USA Additional lines in "Thank Goodness" USA have been written in that serve the narrative of the film better and help to amplify the emotional tension that Glinda feels. As a fan of "No Good Deed" (I wholly believe the song deserves more recognition in the Wicked lore) that iconic belt of Fiyero's name at the beginning has now been switched to be a Glinda line as opposed to Elphaba screaming for him to be protected from harm. I'm not exactly sure how I feel about this slight tweak; it feels right for the movie in that particular scene but I would have definitely loved to hear Erivo have her moment with that. The emotions, however, are chilling—Erivo did the song justice.
Oh and there's this slight nod to Jon M Chu's Crazy Rich Asians in the way that the wedding scene (another for-film addition) was shot. It's definitely reminiscent of the wedding scene from Crazy Rich Asians, which was a nice way of paying homage to his biggest break.
We also finally discover who was actually on horseback in the scene at the beginning of the USA first film.
USA Wicked: For Good is emotional and heartfelt. While some of the quotes from USA Wicked 2 are enlightening and even sad, there are definitely some funny lines. Enjoy some of the best Wicked: For Good movie quotes from Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, The Wizard, and more!
USA Wicked For Good Movie USA Quotes
In the dramatic conclusion to USA Wicked, Wicked: For Good brings a beautiful story of friendship and courage to the big screen. Ariana Grande has some of the best quotes and really brings her humor to the screen. USA Cynthia Erivo really delivers her Wicked 2 quotes with passion and intensity.
If you need age USA recommendations, this Wicked For USA Good Parents Guide will breakdown what USA parents need to know.
USA Did I miss any of your favorite quotes? Drop them in the comments USA below. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, caution there may be USA spoilers below.
Posted on 2025/11/22 09:26 AM