Wicked: For Good is set to release in theaters later this year, and it has become one of the most highly anticipated releases.
The upcoming film will tackle the second act of the hit Broadway musical and address the cliffhanger ending from the first part. The first trailer was released recently, giving fans their early glimpse at the next chapter in the Land of Oz.
Here are the five reasons why Wicked: For Good could become the biggest movie of 2025.
Anticipation Stemmed from the First Film
The anticipation for Wicked: For Good stemmed from the massive success of the first film, which became a box office juggernaut and has a cliffhanger ending that fans are excited to see how it will be resolved.
Considering that the first film has been rewatched by many people on streaming and has become an iconic piece of pop culture, there is no doubt that the excitement for the second part has skyrocketed.
Strong Fan Base
Wicked has gained a strong fan base since the release of the first film, now that the story of the iconic Broadway musical has become accessible to a worldwide audience.
As we've seen from many franchise releases, having a fan base can go so far in a film's box office success, and we can safely say that it will happen with For Good, where there is a bigger anticipation than what the first film had.
The Magic of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's Chemistry
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's chemistry was one of the highlights of the press tour for the first film, and it even led to some viral moments, including the "holding space" meme.
We can safely assume that they will work side-by-side again when they promote For Good later this year, and perhaps even double down on their partnership. That could factor in again on the box office success of the second film.
The Inclusion of The Wizard of Oz
One of the highly anticipated aspects of For Good is the inclusion of the Wizard of Oz storyline, including the introduction of Dorothy into the story.
There have been speculations on who might play Dorothy in the film and how big the character will be in the story of the second part. This alone could propel more excitement and curiosity among the people.
The Potential Popularity of the "For Good" Song
The release of the first film saw the popularity (or renaissance) of "Defying Gravity" as it became an anthem that was being covered by many people on TikTok and participated in the riff challenge.
There is a chance that it will happen in the upcoming film with "For Good," which is considered to be the signature song of the musical's second act. It wouldn't be surprising if it also becomes a TikTok trend when the second part is released later this year.
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