Cinematic Rating

6.6 / 10

Budget

$150,000,000

Revenue

$528,900,000

Studio

Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Productions, dentsu

Directed By

Jon M. Chu

Director

Starring

Cynthia Erivo

Elphaba

Ariana Grande

Glinda

Jeff Goldblum

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Michelle Yeoh

Madame Morrible

Jonathan Bailey

Fiyero / The Scarecrow

Wicked: For Good Review

Item: Wicked: For Good
Rating: 6.6
Author: MovieWise

Unfiltered Review PG Released: 2025 • Rating: 6.6/10 • 2h 17m • English • Fantasy • Adventure • Romance

MovieWise Analysis

Wicked: For Good - A Powerful Conclusion to a Timeless Tale

Wicked: For Good serves as a moving and emotionally charged conclusion to the beloved tale of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. As an angry mob threatens to tear them apart, the two witches must come together in a final act of friendship and forgiveness.

The film beautifully showcases the complexities of their relationship, exploring themes of honesty and empathy. The performances by the cast are stellar, with each actor bringing depth and nuance to their characters. The chemistry between Glinda and Elphaba is palpable, making their reconciliation all the more poignant.

Overall, Wicked: For Good is a must-see for fans of the original story and newcomers alike. It is a powerful reminder of the enduring power of friendship and the importance of seeing others for who they truly are. This film is sure to change hearts and minds, just as Glinda and Elphaba strive to change Oz for the better.

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What Audiences Are Saying

Florence Jay Munar

"Cynthia Erivo's outstanding perfomance and the part of dividing critics and fans on how dark it is, because it is dark, it is the second act of the musical of course. The No Good Deed one of Cynthia is SO SO GOOD"

Manuel São Bento

"FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/wicked-for-good-review-cynthia-erivo-and-ariana-grande-butera-cement-their-place-in-ozs-unbreakable-heart/ "Wicked: For Good may not reach the levels of the first film, but it remains a wonderful work of technical excellence and profound emot..."

Brent Marchant

"Splitting a single story into two movies is a risky production decision that sometimes pays off and sometimes doesn’t. Is it truly merited artistically speaking, or is it simply an attempt at an unabashed box office money grab? When the creators of the cinematic adaptation of the smash hit Broadw..."