Wicked: For Good premiered on November 21st, 2025, almost exactly a year after the very successful release of the first film of the duology, Wicked. The opening weekend brought almost 10 million people to theaters to experience the conclusion of the cultural phenomenon. Following the finale, fans are eager to return to Oz. Wicked has had massive box office success, earning over $750 million. Although Wicked: For Good has yet to surpass Part 1, it is also considered a success. Domestically, the film has made $269.4 million and is nearing $400 million worldwide, climbing rapidly as it has only been two weeks since its release, marking another record for a Broadway-to-film adaptation.

Although Wicked: For Good brought closure to the Elphaba–Glinda storyline from the stage musical — with Part One following Act I and Part Two covering Act II — multiple members of the creative team have addressed the interest in continuing the franchise. In a recent interview with Vulture, Universal’s chief marketing officer, Michael Moses, explained that the studio feels “almost a responsibility” to explore more within Oz, adding that although nothing has been finalized and plans have yet to develop, “there are things underway.”

Composer Stephen Schwartz, who was behind the creation of the musical, told The Ankler that, together with book writer Winnie Holzman, the two are currently discussing new concepts related to Oz. However, he emphasized that the ideas most likely will not be a direct sequel. Schwartz and Holzman both view Glinda and Elphaba’s narrative as complete. Schwartz also highlighted that Gregory Maguire’s novels — the original source material for the musical — include additional stories set in Oz, though he said a continuation would need not only financial motives but, more importantly, creative justification.

Both films were shot sequentially by director Jon M. Chu across 160 days. Shooting began in late 2022; however, a couple of months later, production was forced to pause for the six-month-long SAG-AFTRA strike. Filming later resumed and finished in January 2024. The cast remained consistent through both films, including leads Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. The second film included two original numbers, “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble,” complementing the Broadway score while expanding beyond it, all while centering on the relationship between the two witches of Oz.