Wicked Part Two set for release in 2025 as filming wraps on back-to-back adaptation

The film adaptation of the musical "Wicked" has been released, with a sequel, "Wicked Part Two," already confirmed. The first part premiered on November 22, 2024, and the sequel is scheduled for November 21, 2025. Both parts were filmed back-to-back, starting in December 2022 and wrapping in January 2024. Key cast members, including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, will return for the sequel, along with other familiar characters. "Wicked Part Two" will continue the story, exploring darker themes and the characters' fates leading into "The Wizard of Oz." The plot will likely reflect the more complex political themes found in the original book.