The new trailer for Wicked: For Good, released on June 4, 2025, has whisked fans back to the vibrant Land of Oz, stirring a whirlwind of emotions as it teases the epic conclusion of Elphaba and Glinda’s story. This second chapter of the Wicked saga, set to hit theaters on November 21, 2025, picks up after the first film’s heart-stopping finale, and for fans gathered in theaters or at home, it’s a magical promise of friendship, heartbreak, and transformation that feels like a warm embrace from an old friend.
The trailer opens with Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, standing in a tower, her voice trembling as she calls out for Elphaba, the misunderstood green-skinned witch brought to life by Cynthia Erivo. A cracked window and a shadowy reunion hint at the strain between them, years after their paths diverged at Shiz University. Elphaba, now branded the Wicked Witch of the West, soars across Oz’s skies, writing “Our wizard lies” with her broom, a defiant cry against the Wizard’s deception. Glinda, draped in a wedding gown, radiates glamour but carries the weight of her choices, while glimpses of Dorothy and her companions on the yellow brick road weave in echoes of Oz’s familiar tale. The trailer’s pulse is its music, with the soaring notes of “No Good Deed” and the tender duet “For Good,” tugging at fans’ heartstrings.
For those who’ve followed Wicked from its Broadway days, the trailer is a love letter. A Paris theater worker, Sophie, who saw the first film five times, said, “Seeing Glinda and Elphaba again, it’s like reuniting with friends you’ve missed. I teared up at ‘For Good’—it’s so raw.” The cast feels it, too. Erivo, whose voice carries Elphaba’s pain and power, shared, “This story is about love and standing up for what’s right. It’s been a journey to carry her heart.” Grande, reflecting on Glinda, said, “She’s finding her truth, and it’s messy and beautiful. I’m so grateful to be her.” Their real-life friendship shines through, making every scene feel like a shared secret between them and the audience.
The trailer’s magic lies in its promise of closure. After the first film’s cliffhanger, where Elphaba fled the Emerald City, fans ached for what’s next. A London teacher, James, who watched the trailer with his daughter, said, “It’s like the story’s grown up with us. Elphaba’s fight feels so personal now.” The footage shows her hiding in Oz’s forests, freeing silenced animals, while Glinda, under the Wizard’s sway, grapples with her role as Oz’s shining star. A handwritten note from Glinda to Elphaba—“I hope you get what your heart desires”—hints at their longing to reconnect, even as angry mobs hunt the Wicked Witch. Some fans worry the new songs, added to replace first-film staples like “Defying Gravity,” might not hit as hard, but a Milan student, Luca, disagrees: “Those new melodies? They’re already stuck in my head.”
Director Jon M. Chu, who poured his heart into both films, has called this sequel a reckoning. “We broke hearts in the first film,” he said, smiling. “Now we’re showing what happens when choices collide.” The trailer teases Dorothy’s bigger role, with the Wizard sending her crew to stop Elphaba, tying the story to Oz’s classic lore. The cast, including Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, brings depth to every frame, with Fiyero’s promise of change hinting at a love that could shift Oz’s fate.
The first film’s $755 million box-office haul made it 2024’s fifth-highest-grossing movie, and this trailer, shown at a special June 4 screening of Wicked, has fans buzzing for more. A Doha mother, Aisha, who took her kids to the event, said, “We got the commemorative poster, but it’s the trailer that stole our hearts. It’s like Oz is calling us back.” As the release nears, Wicked: For Good promises to mend old wounds and break new ones, leaving fans like Sophie counting the days. “Elphaba and Glinda changed me,” she said. “I can’t wait to see how they change Oz.”
