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Wicked prequel confirmed after major box office success

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Wicked author Gregory Maguire announces 2026 release date for Galinda prequel

New book will serve as sister volume to ‘Elphie: A Wicked Childhood’

The Independent UK

Elphaba the ecofeminist: Wicked For Good casts its heroine as an icon of resistance

The sequel to the hugely successful Wicked brings the story of Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo), also known as the Wicked Witch of the West, to its conclusion.

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When is ‘Wicked: For Good’ streaming — here’s our best guess

"Wicked: For Good" has finally arrived in theaters, but if you'd rather watch at home, here's our best guess when it'll arrive on streaming.

Tom’s Guide

Wicked: For Good ending explained: What happens to Elphaba and Glinda, how the Wizard of Oz affects the story, and more

Your biggest questions answered about the Wicked Part 2 ending

Total Film

‘Wicked: For Good’ review: A wicked good time despite some notable flaws

"Wicked: For Good" is a fun movie worthy of seeing in theaters for the spectacle of its musical numbers, despite its notable flaws.

Tom’s Guide

'Wicked For Good' Review: The Much-Anticipated Fantasy Sequel Struggles To Reclaim Its Magic

The shadow of 'The Wizard of Oz' looms large over 'Wicked: For Good,' but it does find its opportunities to soar.

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‘Wicked: For Good’ could fix the Broadway show's biggest problem — here’s how

"Wicked: For Good" is flying into theatres this month, and I'm hoping it can fix a major issue with the musical that has bugged me for years.

Tom’s Guide

Wicked: For Good' Takes Disney Turn? Fans Divided Over New Songs in $755 Million (£590 Million) Blockbuster

'Wicked: For Good' adds two new songs as the record-breaking $755 million (£590 million) hit returns — but fans aren't all cheering

International Business Times UK

Sheryl Lee Ralph wanted to play Madame Morrible in Wicked movie

Sheryl Lee Ralph played Madame Morrible in the Broadway production of Wicked, and she wished she had been asked to play her alter ego in the 2024 film.

BANG Premier

The Wizard of Oz story becomes a horror film

A new horror film Wicked of Oz is set to come out this November and based on the characters, including Dorothy Gale, Glinda and the Tin Man, created by L. Frank Baum in his children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

BANG Premier

86 Years Later, An Iconic Fantasy Franchise Brings Back A Crucial Character

'Wicked: For Good' will catch up to the events of 'The Wizard of Oz,' which means Dorothy will play a big role in the film.

Inverse

Cynthia Erivo accuses Rada of classism after ‘tough experience’ she’s never talked about before

‘The people running the place don’t necessarily understand people who aren’t given everything,’ she said

The Independent UK

Wicked director explains why popular scene was deleted from final film

‘We kept a little ahead of the audience,’ Chu said

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Salon

"Wicked" hits different for Black women

The full musical may be tough to stomach right now but Cynthia Erivo's triumphant film flight is the uplift we need

The Independent UK

Wicked costume designer reveals movie’s subtle nod to 1939 film The Wizard of Oz

Billy Burke played Glinda the Good in the 1939 film starring Judy Garland as Dorothy

The Independent UK

The Wicked movie’s version of ‘Popular’ almost sounded very different. Then Ariana Grande stepped in

Star shut down any talk of a hip-hop rendition of the song

The Independent UK

Wicked director defends film’s colour grading after ‘washed out’ appearance divides fans

‘There’s colour all over it’ the director hit back

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Ariana Grande auditioned for a different role in Wicked, director Jon M. Chu reveals

Before she landed the role of Glinda in 'Wicked', Ariana Grande auditioned to be the other witch, Elphaba, in the upcoming musical blockbuster.

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“She Didn’t Have To End Him Like That”: Fans Stunned At Cynthia Erivo’s Reply To “Rude” Question

"She didn't have to end him like that" The post “She Didn’t Have To End Him Like That”: Fans Stunned At Cynthia Erivo’s Reply To “Rude” Question first appeared on Bored Panda.

Evening Standard

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum on red carpet for Wicked premiere in Los Angeles

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo dazzled on the red carpet of the premiere for Wicked alongside their co-stars Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum.

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All The BTS Intel The Wicked Cast Spilled To Us During Their Whirlwind Trip To Australia

To celebrate the release of Wicked, the stars came to the land of Aus for the world premiere and we have all the BTS tea.

Salon

"Wicked" memes take a nasty turn

A viral fan-edited version of the "Wicked" poster has led to big discussions about race and artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu on 'shooting the moon,' casting Ariana Grande and growing 9M tulips

“Musical” has been a dirty word in marketing some recent song-and-dance studio films, but there’s no avoiding it in bringing “Wicked” to the big screen

Evening Standard

Five things we have learned from the new Wicked trailer starring Ariana Grande

The highly praised stage adaptation is coming to the big screen in November

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