Part Two of ‘Wicked’ Movie to Hit Theaters in 2025
The acclaimed Broadway musical “Wicked” stunned with its big screen adaptation, quickly becoming a hit at the box office and captivating audiences around the world.
High Box Office Expectations
“Wicked” was expected to snare $114 million during its domestic opening, the highest debut of a Broadway adaptation in cinematic history, according to Sunday estimates.
Split Decision
The film didn’t include every single detail of the stage production, though it was much longer than a typical movie – at roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes. As a result, Universal made the choice to split the epic “Wizard of Oz” prequel in half along the play’s two-act structure, according to NBC Insider.
Act One and Act Two
As the opening title graphic notes, this film represents the first “act” of the full story. At the end of the movie – and a major cliffhanger – viewers learn about a forthcoming second movie: the second part of a two-part series.
Release Date
“Wicked: Part Two” is scheduled to hit the big screen on November 21, 2025. The release date marks one year (minus a day) after the first installment, which premiered on Friday, November 22.
Director’s Vision
The decision to split the big screen adaptation into a pair of feature-length movies was announced in 2022 by director John Chu.
What do we know about part 2 so far?
* The film’s first act ends the same way the musical’s first act.
* Elphaba delivers her iconic performance of “Defying Gravity,” in which she flies off on a broomstick after she and Glinda learn the Wizard is nothing but a power-hungry fraud.
* The second act is expected to take the audience into Dorothy’s adventure from the perspective of Elphaba, who is now feared by the citizens of Oz.
* “The first tells how Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and the second tells how her best friend, Glinda, becomes authentically good,” Marc Platt teases in the production notes.
FAQs
* What is the release date of “Wicked: Part Two”? The release date is November 21, 2025.
* How long will the second part of the movie be? The length of the second part has not been officially announced, but it is expected to be similar to the first part, which was roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes.
* Will the second part of the movie continue the story of Elphaba and Glinda? Yes, the second part is expected to delve deeper into the story of Elphaba and Glinda, exploring their relationships and adventures in Oz.
