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Wicked: For Good Faces Mixed Reviews Ahead of Release

11/19/2025

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Wicked: For Good has drawn mixed reviews ahead of its November 21, 2025 release.
Critics praise the performances of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Critics criticize the pacing and narrative coherence, noting the film may not work as a standalone story.
Some praise emotional depth and the Elphaba-Glinda relationship, while others worry casual viewers may be alienated, even as it preserves themes of female empowerment.

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Story summary

Wicked: For Good has drawn mixed reviews ahead of its November 21, 2025 release.
Critics praise the performances of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Critics criticize the pacing and narrative coherence, noting the film may not work as a standalone story.
Some praise emotional depth and the Elphaba-Glinda relationship, while others worry casual viewers may be alienated, even as it preserves themes of female empowerment.