The final trailer for "Wicked: For Good" has been released, showcasing a heated confrontation between Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba, set against a backdrop of romance, chaos, and musical numbers. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 21.
The trailer offers a darker glimpse into Oz than fans may anticipate. A key scene depicts Glinda slamming her wand against Elphaba's broom on the yellow brick road, highlighting the animosity between the two. Glinda, now a public figure, expresses frustration with Elphaba's behavior, stating, "I'm a public figure now, people expect me to… Be encouraging!". Elphaba sarcastically interrupts with "Fly?".
Amidst the conflict, the trailer also teases lighter moments and budding romance. Glinda is seen receiving her flying bubble and exclaiming, "I'm obsess-u-lated!". The trailer also provides a glimpse of Elphaba and Fiyero's passionate duet, "As Long as You're Mine," showing them floating in an embrace. A wedding scene between Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) and Glinda takes a chaotic turn when a stampede disrupts the ceremony, prompting Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) to declare, "This is the work of the Wicked Witch!".
As Elphaba is cast out from Oz and denounced as the Wicked Witch of the West, Glinda assumes the mantle of Glinda the Good, seemingly enjoying her newfound role. The trailer also showcases Act Two showstoppers like "No Good Deed" and "For Good". Snippets of Elphaba's "No Good Deed" and Glinda's bubbly "Thank Goodness" are featured.
The trailer also features close-ups of the Cowardly Lion, a new Tin Man, and Elphaba gazing at the Scarecrow before they join Dorothy's journey. Marissa Bode's Nessa Rose floats into the air as her heirloom slippers turn ruby red.
Director Jon Chu revealed that "Wicked: For Good" will feature two new songs written by the musical's original composer, Stephen Schwartz. These songs explore the themes of home and fighting for a home that one realizes may not be what they thought.
"Wicked," the first installment, became the highest-grossing stage-to-screen adaptation.
