Wicked: For Good Receives 74% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, Critics Weigh In
Wicked: For Good Receives 74% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, Critics Weigh In
Wicked: For Good hits theaters as critics give a 74% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, praising Grande and Erivo in the sequel’s sweeping Oz saga.
Wicked: For Good arrives in theaters this week, with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reprising their iconic roles as Glinda and Elphaba. Jon M. Chu returns to direct the second chapter of the Wicked saga, continuing the tale that expands on the original Broadway musical. In this sequel, Elphaba, now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, hides in the Ozian forest while fighting for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and trying to reveal the truth about The Wizard.
Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness in Emerald City, balancing fame with a looming wedding to Prince Fiyero. The dynamic between the two leading witches drives the emotional heart of the film as past separations threaten to fracture any bridge between them. Boq and Nessarose also see seismic changes as dramatic events ripple through Oz.
Rotten Tomatoes currently lists a 74% fresh score based on 80 reviews, indicating generally favorable notes from critics as preview audiences have already experienced the film. The consensus points to Grande and Erivo delivering star-power in a production that leans into its musical spectacle and emotional beats, even as tensions between Elphaba and Glinda push the story toward a dramatic convergence.
Meanwhile, off-screen headlines include a Singapore premiere incident in which a man who jumped a barrier to grab Grande was jailed, underscoring the intense public attention around the franchise. The incident sits alongside premiere photos from New York City, reminding fans that Wicked remains a high-profile, global event long after the curtain rises.
Fans can expect a blend of grand musical numbers and spectacular visuals, with the narrative promising deeper emotional stakes as Elphaba and Glinda navigate a fractured relationship and a world on the edge of upheaval. Whether the sequel soars above the original Wicked may come down to personal taste, but early reception suggests Wicked: For Good is a high-profile entry that keeps the magical universe alive for a new generation of fans.
Cover image source: Man Who Grabbed Ariana Grande At ‘Wicked: For Good’ Premiere Gets Jail Time 🔗
