Wicked Part 2: See release date, filming, plot, cast and songs

The sequel, Wicked Part 2, is set to premiere in late 2025. Returning cast includes Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Release Date

Wicked Part 2 is scheduled to release on November 21, 2025. The date marks nearly a year after the first part's premiere. Initially planned for December 2021, the release of the first movie faced multiple delays, eventually premiering in December 2024.

Filming

Both parts of Wicked were filmed simultaneously. Principal photography began in December 2022. Filming paused in July 2023 due to industry strikes and resumed to conclude in January 2024. The movie was shot in England, with locations including Sky Studios Elstree and Ivinghoe in Buckinghamshire. The production is now focused on post-production and final edits.

Cast

The main cast of Wicked Part 1 will return in the sequel. Key actors include Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp, Ariana Grande as Glinda Upland, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar. Other cast members include Peter Dinklage, Bowen Yang, and Marissa Bode, among others.

Plot

The story begins with the events of the second act from the original stage musical. Elphaba, now seen as the Wicked Witch of the West, faces societal opposition. Key plotlines include Elphaba’s fight against corruption in Oz, her evolving relationship with Fiyero and the introduction of Dorothy.

Songs

The sequel will feature songs from the second act of the musical, including ‘Thank Goodness’, ‘The Wicked Witch of the East’, ‘As Long As You’re Mine’, ‘For Good’ and ‘No Good Deed’.

FAQs:

Why is there a year gap between the two parts of Wicked?
The year gap likely aligns with strategic holiday scheduling and allows for thorough post-production work.

Will all cast members return in Wicked Part 2?
Yes, the main cast from Part 1, including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, will reprise their roles.