Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo Face Off In Explosive Final 'Wicked: For Good' Trailer

Wicked – For Good Trailer: The magical world of Oz turns darker in the final trailer for Wicked: For Good, released September 24. Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba are at odds like never before, clashing in an explosive battle that even gets physical. In one striking moment, Glinda smashes her wand against Elphaba’s broom on the yellow brick road. Their fiery argument begins with Glinda saying, “I’m a public figure now, people expect me to…” before Elphaba interrupts with a sarcastic, “Fly?”

Musical Moments and Twists Revealed The trailer teases powerful musical sequences from Broadway favorites, including Glinda’s “Thank Goodness” and Elphaba’s defiant anthem “No Good Deed.” A dramatic glimpse shows Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey)

and Glinda’s wedding thrown into chaos by stampeding animals, as Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) declares, “This is the work of the Wicked Witch!” Another emotional highlight comes from Elphaba and Fiyero’s romantic duet “As Long as You’re Mine,” as the two float midair locked in a passionate embrace. Still, the film sprinkles in lighthearted touches—Glinda giggles inside her flying bubble and announces, “I’m obsess-u-lated!” in her signature flair.

Characters, Ruby Slippers, and What’s Next
The trailer also offers fans glimpses of Oz’s beloved icons, including close-ups of the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow, who later journey with Dorothy. A key moment shows Elphaba’s sister Nessa Rose (Marissa Bode) rising in the air as her sparkling heirloom shoes transform into the iconic ruby slippers. Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, Wicked: For Good hits theaters on November 21. The sequel continues Elphaba’s fight for Oz’s Animals while Glinda basks in her role as the glamorous “Good Witch.” As the official synopsis notes, both must “see each other with honesty and empathy if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.”

Following the massive success of Wicked: Part 1, the highest-grossing stage-to-screen adaptation ever which won two Oscars and earned 10 nominations, the sequel is one of 2025’s most anticipated releases. With powerhouse vocals, breathtaking visuals, and an epic showdown between Grande and Erivo, the finale promises to cast a spell on audiences worldwide.