Prepare yourself to be changed for good, as the debut trailer of ‘Wicked: For Good’ has dropped online, offering fans a glimpse into the emotional conclusion of the story of Elphaba and Glinda. The Jon M. Chu-helmed project invites audiences to walk with them down the yellow brick road and witness the epic and emotional conclusion of the story of two best friends. Set to debut in theatres on November 21, Wicked: For Good picks up after the dramatic events of Wicked: Part One, with Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) now in hiding and branded the Wicked Witch of the West. As she wages a solitary war to reveal the truth about the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and protect the vulnerable Animals of Oz, her once-inseparable friend Glinda (Ariana Grande) has become a national icon of Goodness, basking in fame and political favour from her palace in Emerald City.
The trailer teases a dramatic shift in their relationship, with Glinda torn between her public role and the private guilt over her estrangement from her ‘only friend that mattered’. “And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend…” reads the caption of the trailer, underlining the film’s core emotional arc.According to the maker, the film will see tensions escalate across Oz, as Glinda seeks reconciliation, but her efforts to bridge the divide only deepen the rift. Meanwhile, the narrative threads expand to include Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), whose upcoming royal wedding is set to become a turning point, as well as Boq (Ethan Slater) and Elphaba’s sister Nessarose (Marissa Bode), all of whom are swept up in the consequences of the witches’ choices.The trailer also previews musical highlights, featuring fan favourites like ‘No Good Deed’ and ‘For Good’, while teasing new original songs from composer Stephen Schwartz, who returns after the first film’s Oscar-winning run.Michelle Yeoh returns as the calculating Madame Morrible, alongside returning cast members Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode and Bowen Yang.‘Wicked: For Good’ sets the stage for an emotional, magical finale in which the future of Oz—and a once-unbreakable friendship—hang in the balance.Wicked: Part One scored ten nominations at the 2024 Academy Awards, winning Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.
