After a year of rumors, casting announcements, and fans begging for updates, Wicked: For Good finally landed in theaters on November 21st and honestly, it was worth every second of the wait. Whether you’ve seen the Broadway musical or you only know the Wicked Witch from The Wizard of Oz, this movie pulls you into Oz in a way that feels bigger, brighter, and far more emotional than anything on stage.
The films tell the story of Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, the girl born with green skin who just wants to be understood, and Glinda, Ariana Grande, who might look perfect but has way more going on beneath her sparkly exterior. Seeing their friendship develop on screen feels shockingly real, and the movie does an amazing job of showing how complicated growing up can be especially when the world expects you to fit into a simple “good” or “wicked” box.
Visually, the movie is insane in the best way. The sets and special effects make Oz feel like a whole universe. The Emerald City actually looks alive, the flying scenes are crazy smooth, and don’t even get me started on the costumes. It’s like the directors took the Broadway version, and transformed it into a cinematic world you want to dive straight into.
Of course, the music remains the star of the show. Cynthia Erivo’s rendition of “Defying Gravity” in the movie is a life-changing moment in the film. If you go with friends, expect at least one of them to whisper “Oh my gosh!” when the iconic scene hits. Erivo’s vocals are so powerful that even the theater speakers seem to level up with her. Ariana Grande also completely nails her solos as Glinda, such as “Popular,” keeping the tune playful yet elevating it.
You don’t need to already love musicals to enjoy this movie, it’s dramatic, funny, magical, and surprisingly relatable. The friendships feel real, the themes hit hard, and you leave the theater thinking about how complicated people can be. If you’re looking for something to see this weekend, Wicked: For Good is the perfect pick. It’s fun, emotional, visually wild, and the kind of movie you want to watch again the second it’s over.
