Wicked: Part II, a fantasy musical film directed by Jon M. Chu, airs on Canal+ on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:10 PM. Released in French cinemas on November 19, 2025, the movie brings together Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey to close the Elphaba and Glinda duology.
Wicked: Part Two
Film | 2025
Release in theaters: November 19, 2025
Broadcast on Canal+: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:10 p.m.
Adventure, musical fantasy, romance | Runtime: 2h18
Directed by Jon M. Chu | Screenplay: Winnie Holzman, Gregory Maguire
Starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey
Original title: Wicked: For Good
Country: United States
The story resumes in the Land of Oz, where Elphaba now lives in exile, branded as the Wicked Witch of the West, while Glinda holds a high-profile role at the Emerald Palace. Bound by fate, then divided by it, the two witches pursue parallel quests for truth and justice that will shape Oz’s future.
Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman from Gregory Maguire's work, Wicked: Part II continues the story from the first installment and the Broadway musical. The two films were shot back-to-back, featuring substantial set design to recreate Oz, with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performing the songs live. The production also highlighted the musical’s signature massed numbers and epic visual scope.
The film wraps up Elphaba and Glinda’s saga by tracing the fallout of their choices, the alliances they forge, and the political manipulation wielded by those in power. It’s aimed at audiences drawn to musical storytelling, fantastical worlds, literary adaptations, and sweeping epics that explore identity, friendship, and the corrosive effects of power.
Trailer for Wicked: Part II
The production says both films were shot back-to-back. More than 17 sets, acres of outdoor scenery, and a massive floral installation were mobilized to recreate Oz. Jon M. Chu draws on the experience he built on In the Heights and Crazy Rich Asians, in an adaptation conceived as the culmination of the two witches’ story.
The tone blends choreographed musical numbers with emotional stakes and political intrigue. With its original title Wicked: For Good, this second installment brings Elphaba and Glinda’s journey to a close by tying together their friendship, their fractures, and the legend of Oz.
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