Wicked Part One has been soaring at the box office, and the internet has been in meltdown since its release. We’ve seen many unassuming boyfriends claiming it ‘can’t be that good’ before leaving in literal tears, a collective thirst (and despair from straight women everywhere) over Jonathan Bailey and an overwhelming wave of praise for, well, every single aspect of the film.
The latest news, is that part two officially has a new name. While most fans thought it would simply be Wicked: Part Two, the continuation of part one has earned a catchy, little title. It’s Wicked: For Good. So, what does it mean?
There’s still much to unpack ahead of Wicked part two. Let’s explore what you need to know about part one Easter eggs, The Wizard Of Oz lore and the world’s reaction to the film.
Does Wicked Have A Post-Credit Scene?
The post-credit scene has become popular in recent years, in part thanks to Marvel, as a way for directors and producers to drop ‘easter eggs’ for devoted fans.
Whether you’ve made a date to see Wicked or have come from the cinema and realised you possibly should’ve hung around until the end, many have been asking if there’s a post-credit scene to the film.
Alas, there’s no post-credit scenes for Wicked: Part One teasing what’s to come from the second installment. Given the success of the iconic Broadway musical, based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, however, we can take a guess…
Has Wicked Part 2 Been Filmed?
On April 27, 2022, Director Jon M. Chu revealed he would be splitting Wicked into two parts via a statement to his social media account. Chu explained that as production progressed it became clear that, to do the story justice, the film would follow the format of the musical and be divide in two.
“As we prepared this production over the last year, it became increasingly clear that it would be impossible to wrestle the story of Wicked into a single film without doing some real damage to it,” he said.
He went on to add: “As we tried to cut songs or trim characters, those decisions began to feel like fatal compromises to the source material that has entertained us all for so many years. So we decided to give ourselves a bigger canvas and make not just one Wicked movie, but TWO!!!! With more space, we can tell the story of Wicked as it was meant to be told while bringing even more depth and surprise to the journeys of these beloved characters.”
Both Wicked Part One and Part Two were filmed together, with production starting in December 2022 and officially wrapping over a year later in January 2024.
Why is Part 2 Called Wicked: For Good?
In December 2024, it was announced that Wicked part two would be called Wicked: For Good. While it may seem like a surprising choice from the outside, mega fans of the stage musical will understand the reference. ‘For Good’ is one of the final songs in the Broadway musical. Specifically, it’s the ’11 O’Clock number’. The 11 O’Clock number is the song that marks the climax of the plot or a major revelation for the main character. Traditionally, in Broadway timing, it would occur literally at 11pm.
In Wicked, ‘For Good’ is Elphaba and Glinda’s final goodbye before Elphaba surrenders to Dorothy. In a way, a continuation of ‘Defying Gravity’, ‘For Good’ is the last time Elphaba and Glinda see each other.
When Is Part 2 Of Wicked Coming Out?
The release date for Wicked: For Good has already been announced and is confirmed for exactly one years time on November 21, 2025.
Wicked And The Wizard Of Oz Easter Eggs
Given Wicked in based not only on the hit Broadway musical and the 1995 novel from Gregory Maguire but also ties in to the famous tale, The Wizard Of Oz, there are plenty of easter eggs to be found in the film.
Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard Of Oz, and serves as an origin story for the wicked witch of the west. Some of the biggest easter eggs in the film pertain to this pivotal aspect.
The Ruby Slippers That Are Now Silver & Nessarose’s Socks
You may have noticed Dorothy’s infamous ruby slippers look a little different when given to Nessarose. That’s because they pay homage to L. Frank Baum’s original novel, not the 1939 film, whereby the shoes were silver not red. The swirling design on the silver pair is a nod to famous twister that delivers Dorothy to Oz.
As for Nessarose’s striped socks, they’re clue to her fate as the wicked witch of the east, and were famously worn with the ruby slippers.
Elphaba Foreshadow’s Fiyero’s Fate
A deviation from the play, Elphaba and Fiyero first meet in the forest, rather than with the rest of Shiz University’s cohort. Her initial insult, telling him to ‘get stuffed’ remains however, and serves as foreshadowing for Fiyero’s fate in Part Two. That’s all we’ll say on the matter…
Boq’s Fate Is Foreshadowed
We don’t want to give much away, but Boq’s fate in Part Two is also hinted at during the first installment of Wicked. During ‘Dancing Through Life’ Galinda places a handkerchief over his heart as he says he “cries a lot”. A reference to a famously heartless Wizard Of Oz character, perhaps?
Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel’s Cameos
Despite initial hesitation, Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel were convinced to make a cameo in Wicked as an homage to their original roles on Broadway. Both appear during ‘One Short Day’ as performers who tell the story behind the Wizard.
The BestWicked Reactions
Almost as delightful as the film itself have been the fans’ responses. The internet has been in chaos over the film defying all expectations and bringing many to tears. See some of the best Wicked reactions below.
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