A new behind-the-scenes teaser forWicked: For Goodhas arrived, offering an exciting glimpse of belovedThe Wizard of Ozcharacters entering theWickedworld. Picking up afterWicked: Part One’s ending, the film will conclude the epic story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande-Butera), which is based on the beloved Broadway musical and Gregory Maguire’s book.
TheWicked: For Goodbehind-the-scenes first look reveals more recognizable imagery and characters from the Oz mythos. As Elphaba and Glinda step into their new identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, the teaser expands on what audiences saw in the first trailer and leans more into the mythology of Oz.
The featurette released byWickedon X allows audiences to see highlights of the growing divide between Elphaba and Glinda, while showcasing increasingly dramatic glimpses of Oz, its threats, and its politics. The footage reveals sweeping shots of the Emerald City and introduces major glimpses of Dorothy, the yellow brick road, the Scarecrow, the Lion, and the Tin Man. Check it out below:
What The Wicked: For Good Featurette Reveals About The Movie
Wicked: For Good’sstorywill conclude Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the musical, introducing moreWizard of Ozelements while remaining focused on Elphaba and Glinda’s emotional journeys. While Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion made a brief cameo inWicked: Part One,the teaser confirmed thatthe characters from the 1939 film will appear in the sequel.
It’s more than likely that they’ll be serving as major players in the final act of Elphaba’s transformation. Their arrival was always expected, but seeing them, especially Dorothy’s silhouette, makes their debut feel real for the first time. It’s also teased that audiences will be able to see how the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion came to be in the first place.
The teaser also emphasizes the growing tension between Glinda and Elphaba, suggesting thatFor Goodwill be more emotionally intense than the first movie.For Goodpromises to take audiences through howGlinda and Elphaba’s friendshipis challenged by their new roles in Oz, Elphaba’s descent into “wickedness”, and her ultimate confrontation with the world that demonized her.
The featurette also offers a fresh opportunity to reframe the classic characters in a new light. Dorothy has traditionally been portrayed as innocent, but inWicked’s version of the story, her journey is more complicated, especially once she meets the Wicked Witch, who may not be as evil as Dorothy’s been told.
Our Take On Wicked: For Good’s Featurette
This behind-the-scenes teaser reminds the audience thatWickedisn’t just a retelling, but it’s a complete reimagining of Oz’s mythology. Seeing Dorothy and her trio of iconic friends is an exciting first look, but one layered with irony, because viewers know they are entering a narrative built around misunderstanding and unfair judgment.
This complexity is what’s always madeWickedsuch a powerful companion toThe Wizard of Oz,andFor Goodseems more than ready to lean into Elphaba’s side of the story. The teaser highlights the emotional core of this final chapter, and with Grande and Erivo poised to deliver powerhouse performances, it seemsWicked: For Goodwill be an iconic conclusion to the story.
