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"Wicked: For Good" Soars with Record $226M Opening Weekend

11/30/2025

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"Wicked: For Good," directed by Jon M. Chu, debuted in theaters with a record $226 million opening weekend, the highest for a Broadway adaptation.
The sequel follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) as they confront political challenges in Oz.
Chu emphasizes deeper storytelling to explore their friendship amid government obstacles.
The film adds two new songs reflecting Glinda's moral crisis.
A home release is planned several months after its theatrical debut.

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"Wicked: For Good," directed by Jon M. Chu, debuted in theaters with a record $226 million opening weekend, the highest for a Broadway adaptation.
The sequel follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) as they confront political challenges in Oz.
Chu emphasizes deeper storytelling to explore their friendship amid government obstacles.
The film adds two new songs reflecting Glinda's moral crisis.
A home release is planned several months after its theatrical debut.