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'Wicked for Good,' the sequel to 'Wicked,' will be available for digital rent or purchase on December 30 on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, with a potential streaming release on services like Peacock or Prime Video expected a few months after its digital release.
'Wicked: For Good,' the final chapter of the Wicked saga starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, will be available for purchase or rent on Prime Video starting December 30, with options to preorder. The film concludes the story of Elphaba and Glinda, exploring their final journey and reconciliation, and can be watched by Prime members or non-members through rental or purchase.
An 11-year-old girl named Lily, who worked on the film Wicked: For Good at Elstree Studios, described filming with Ariana Grande as a dream come true. She performed a song with Grande, appeared in the film's trailer, and hopes her scene will be included in the extended edition. Lily is pursuing acting further, supported by her actor father, and has upcoming roles in pantomimes, a horror film, and a video game. She enjoyed meeting Grande and appreciated the experience despite early mornings.
The article discusses how the film 'Wicked: For Good' has made some positive changes to disability representation, such as casting a disabled actress and altering the plot to avoid harmful stereotypes, but it still retains problematic elements like Nessa's villainous arc and stereotypical portrayal of disabled women. Overall, the film shows increased awareness but falls short of fully addressing disability issues.
Wicked: For Good opened strongly with $143 million domestically, surpassing the original Wicked's opening, but experienced a steep second-week drop. Internationally, it has earned $29.4 million in 10 days, with potential to catch up to the original's total of $759 million, though competition from Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 may impact its success.
The article highlights 11 subtle details and Easter eggs in 'Wicked: For Good,' including musical references, costume nods, and visual callbacks to 'The Wizard of Oz,' enriching the film's connection to its source material and fans' expectations.
Scott's latest Oscar forecast updates the standings after the release of 'Wicked: For Good,' highlighting Ariana Grande's potential for multiple nominations and analyzing the competition across various categories, with insights into recent film and award developments.
Jeff Goldblum has become a vegetarian after playing the Wizard in 'Wicked: For Good,' citing the film's themes of animal cruelty as a significant influence on his decision.
Ariana Grande was unable to attend the world premiere of 'Wicked: For Good' in São Paulo, Brazil, due to last-minute flight safety issues that grounded her flight, despite her and her team's efforts to find alternative travel options. She expressed her disappointment and apologized to fans, emphasizing her efforts to attend and her love for Brazil.
Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 'Sexiest Man of the Year,' celebrated for his work in 'Wicked: For Good' and 'Jurassic World Rebirth,' and shared his excitement and humorous reactions on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Wicked: For Good is projected to debut between $115 million and $120 million at the Thanksgiving box office, setting a new record for a Broadway musical adaptation, with strong presales and high expectations following the success of the first film.
Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' is projected to open between $112 million and $115 million, matching the debut of its predecessor, and is expected to be a major box office hit during the Thanksgiving period, with strong appeal among women and positive audience scores.
First social media reactions to 'Wicked: For Good' suggest it is a powerful and emotional conclusion to the Wicked saga, with praise for performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and strong Oscar prospects, including potential nominations for acting and technical categories.
Scarlett Spears, known for her role on General Hospital, has been cast as Young Glinda in the upcoming film Wicked: For Good, set to release in November 2025, marking a significant step in her acting career beyond daytime TV.
Nine new character posters for the upcoming film Wicked: For Good have been released, featuring characters like Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, and others, hinting at their fates and including the first poster with the Cowardly Lion voiced by Colman Domingo. The film continues the story of Elphaba's exile and her fight for Oz's Animals.