The sequel film "
Wicked: For Good," directed by
Jon M. Chu, was released in theaters including major promotional activities in
New York.
The story follows Elphaba Thropp, Glinda Upland, and Dorothy Gale as they confront the Wizard of Oz and Madame Morrible while the film features new songs and elaborate production. The film received mixed reviews but set a 2025 preview record in the US with $30.8 million and showed strong international openings in multiple markets.