Wicked: For Good is already earning rave reviews from early viewers, who say it not only “exceeds all expectations,” but might even outshine its Oscar-snubbed predecessor.
Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated sequel, out next month, arrives a year after the release of Wicked: Part One, which welcomed Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in their respective Oscar-nominated roles as Glinda and Elphaba. While the first film, an adaptation of Act One of the Broadway musical, grossed over $700 million at the global box office, surpassing Mamma Mia! to become the highest-earning musical movie adaptation, it only earned two of its 10 Oscar nominations at the March ceremony.
