Bigger, darker, and more twisted—Ariana Grande reveals Wicked: For good secrets

Ariana Grande has set Wicked fans buzzing with cryptic clues about the highly anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good, promising a darker, more emotional follow-up to the 2024 blockbuster. Speaking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the pop star and actress teased that the sequel will take audiences on an entirely new journey.

Grande, who plays Glinda the Good Witch, hinted at the film’s deeper themes, saying, “If movie one is about choices, movie two is about consequences.” She described the sequel as “very special, very emotional,” adding, “It really embodies unconditional love, forgiveness, and friendship.”

For those unfamiliar, Wicked: Part One ended with the powerful Defying Gravity sequence, marking the moment when Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba and Grande’s Glinda part ways, setting the stage for an intense second chapter. While Part One focused on their growing friendship and the circumstances that tore them apart, the sequel will explore the repercussions of their choices.

Director Jon M. Chu, fresh off winning Best Director at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, confirmed that Wicked: For Good will expand the world of Oz in unexpected ways. “If you loved those two women, wait until you see where their relationship goes,” he said, teasing dramatic emotional stakes. “Oz is bigger, it’s more expansive, and it speaks directly to the moment we’re living in.”With Wicked: For Good set to release on November 21, 2025, fans are now left wondering—will Elphaba and Glinda find redemption, or will their fates be sealed forever? One thing is certain: this sequel will push the story to breathtaking new heights.