Wicked: For Good
While 2025 has had its fair share of movie successes so far, one of the most hotly anticipated movies of the year is the upcomingWicked: For Good, the sequel to one of last year’s most culturally significant movies,Wicked.
As the new movie inches closer to its release date later this year, the movie’s marketing has begun to spool up, and the first footage was recently shown atCinemaCon, whereWicked: For Goodwas finally revealed with a great first look seen by multiple outlets, including Screen Rant.
While there are plenty of things to note about the footage, one of the most exciting things it showed was something the original film did very well.Wicked’s reviewswere extremely positive, with the film even managing to snag 10 Oscar nominations at the 97th Academy Awards, andone consistent positive throughout was how well it integrated into the originalWizard of Ozstory.Wickedhad many referencesto the classic film, and the newWicked: For Goodfootage showed that the sequel will be doing the same.
Wicked: For Good Is Still Including Lots Of Wizard Of Oz Easter Eggs
For Good Is Going To Have Similar References To The Wizard Of Oz
WhileWicked’s Easter eggsweren’t the reason the film was great, as it stood very well on its own two feet, there were plenty of great moments that referencedThe Wizard of Oz, from the yellow brick road to the Wizard’s hot air balloon, and thankfully,Wicked: For Goodhas already shown that it will be doing the same kind of references.
During the CinemaCon footage, Elphaba says, “I’m off to see the wizard,” a clear nod to “We’re off to see the Wizard,” one of the most iconic songs from the 1939 film.
Wicked: For Good has big shoes to fill after the success of 2024s Wicked, but adding this one detail could definitely help the movie succeed.
How Wicked 2’s Wizard Of Oz References Might Be Different
The Sequel Is Changing What These References Mean
While a lot ofWicked’s references toThe Wizard of Ozwere just fun Easter eggs for people familiar with the original, what was shown ofFor Goodindicates thatseveral of the references will have a deeper meaning when combined with the darker storyof the sequel.
There was another moment in the footage where Elphaba reused the phrase “the wizard and I,” referring toher song inWicked, “The Wizard and I.”
That song was about Elphaba’s excitement about meeting the Wizard, but inFor Good, it is about her fight against the man.
Wicked: For Goodis set to be released on November 21, 2025, almost exactly one year after the original movie.
AsWicked’s sequelis clearly going for a darker tone, replacing the optimism of Elphaba in the first film with her fight against an unjust system,these references are flipped on their heads, showing just how different Elphaba and the movie will be when compared to the previous film.
Flipping the story ofThe Wizard of Ozon its head was exactly what the originalWickedbook and play were going for, so seeingWicked: For Goodcontinue that trend is an exciting sign for the movie.
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