Ariana Grande is giving fans an exciting glimpse into the upcoming Wicked sequel, Wicked: For Good, and it’s clear that the second part of the franchise will bring a fresh emotional depth to the story. Speaking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 9, Grande, who stars as Glinda alongside Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba, teased that the sequel would be “very special” and deeply emotional to film.
Grande also promised that Wicked: For Good would be quite different from the first film, which debuted in 2024. While the first installment focused on the growing bond between Elphaba and Glinda, their friendship faces a significant turning point after their encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Grande hinted that the sequel would delve into the consequences of their choices from the first film and explore the aftermath, with the characters confronting the repercussions of their actions.
She emphasized that the sequel would embody themes of “unconditional love and friendship” while highlighting the challenges and breakdowns in the characters’ relationship. As the first film concluded with the iconic Defying Gravity, the sequel will explore the fallout and the further evolution of Elphaba and Glinda’s dynamic. Director Jon M. Chu echoed this sentiment, urging fans to anticipate a deepening of their relationship that will be both surprising and emotional.
Fans can expect Wicked: For Good to dive into Act II of the hit Broadway musical, with Grande and Erivo’s characters facing even more complex developments, promising more unforgettable moments in their journey.