When Is The Second Wicked Film Coming Out?

Film Feature by Chris Olson

It seems like only yesterday that we were taking our seats in the cinema, our hearts aflutter with anticipation for the first part of Jon M. Chu's cinematic spectacle, Wicked. And what a spectacle it was. Now, a year on, the wait is almost over.

On the 21st of November, the UK will finally get to experience the second and concluding chapter of this fantastical saga, Wicked: For Good.

The first film was a whirlwind of colour, song, and emotion, successfully translating the magic of the West End and Broadway stage to the big screen. Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba was nothing short of a revelation, her powerful vocals and nuanced performance capturing the very essence of the green-skinned outcast. And who could forget Ariana Grande's perfectly pitched portrayal of Glinda, a character whose superficial charm concealed a heart grappling with genuine friendship and moral quandaries?

But as any fan of the musical knows, the first film was merely the overture. The second Wicked film, Wicked: For Good is where the real drama unfolds. This is the moment the narrative pivots from the origins of a friendship to the defining choices that will forever cement the destinies of its two leads. The film’s title, of course, gives away the central theme: the idea of change, both personal and for the wider world, and whether it can truly be for the better.

Expectations are stratospheric. The first film's success, both critically and at the box office, has set a monumental bar. With the stage now set for the most iconic numbers of the show’s second act — think the soaring, heart-wrenching duet "For Good" and the rebellious fury of "No Good Deed" — the pressure is on Erivo and Grande to deliver. The trailers have hinted at an even grander scale, with the consequences of Elphaba's defiance of gravity leading her down a darker, more isolated path.

Wicked: For Good official trailer

For us, the audience, this is more than just a film; it's a cultural event. The divide between Glinda and Elphaba, the corruption of power, and the complex nature of friendship are themes that resonate far beyond the Land of Oz. And in an age of fragmented viewing, the shared experience of watching this epic conclusion on the big screen feels more significant than ever.

So, mark your calendars. November 21st promises to be a date to remember. Grab your fellow Oz enthusiasts, perhaps even a broomstick or a bubble machine, and prepare to be transported back to a world of emerald splendour and bittersweet goodbyes. Wicked: For Good is not just the end of a story; it's the culmination of a decade-long cinematic dream, and we, for one, can't wait to see if it truly does defy gravity.