Ariana Grande Explains Why 'Wicked 2' Title Change Is So Meaningful, Reveals How Long She's Known About It
Ariana Grande is talking about the title change for Wicked: Part Two and why she thinks it’s so meaningful.
The upcoming movie, which will be released in theaters in November 2025, has been given an updated title amid the success of the first movie. After just 25 days since being released, the first Wicked movie has already grossed $527 million worldwide and there’s still plenty to come.
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The sequel will be titled Wicked: For Good, which is a reference to the Act Two duet “For Good” between Elphaba and Glinda.
Ariana opened up about the title change in a new interview with Variety, in which she revealed she’s known about the title since they began filming.
“We had [‘For Good’] printed on our original scripts, the hard copies that we were originally given,” she said. “We were floating around different ideas but the scripts were printed with it since day one. I’m glad it’s official now because we grew rather attached to it.”
“It’s just the perfect title because this project really has changed us for good,” Ariana added.
Get the scoop on the cast changes for Wicked: For Good.