First trailer for 'Wicked: Part 2,' the sequel to the Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo musical: the details you need to know

The first trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to the fantasy musical Wicked: Part 2 has hit social media to confirm what fans of the saga already suspected: the story starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is about to get even darker, more intense, and more emotional . With images packed with symbolism, nods to the Wizard of Oz universe, and unexpected scenes, the official trailer teases a film that will not only continue the events of the previous film, but could expand the story with significant changes compared to the original play.

The film, which will hit theaters in November 2025, has been directed by Jon M. Chu and will bring back to the screens the complicated friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, two powerful sorceresses, each in their own way, destined to hate each other at the time when the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and his accomplice Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) develop a whole propaganda against the Wicked Witch of the West .

Shot concurrently with the first part, this sequel will connect directly with the events of The Wizard of Oz , while depicting the decline of the friendship between the two witches, Dorothy's arrival in the Emerald City, and the moral dilemmas the characters will face. It also confirms a darker, more mature tone, in keeping with the second act of the Broadway musical on which it is based.

What no one expected from Wicked: Part Two

Among the standout sequences in the official trailer for Wicked: Part 2 is a wedding that has surprised fans of the original show, as it doesn't appear in the theatrical script. Glinda, dressed as a bride, walks down the aisle: will she finally marry Fiyero, played by Jonathan Bailey ?

For now, fans can also see in the trailer how the prince remains loyal to Elphaba, handing her his broomstick in the face of the Wizard. However, there have been no images of the characters Nessarose (Marissa Bode) and Boq (Ethan Slater) , although they do appear in significantly changed attire in the brief teaser for the film , released a few days ago.

There are also key moments like Elphaba's pursuit, or the Wizard's now-iconic line: "Fetch me the broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West." The sequel, originally titled Wicked: For Good , takes its name from one of the musical's most iconic songs , performed as a duet by the protagonists and played toward the end of the trailer. This detail reflects the emotional core of a story marked by loss, the fight against injustice, and the complexity of friendship.