Ariana Grande is here to sprinkle her Grande-sized wisdom about why the Wicked sequel’s new title is more meaningful than Glinda’s bubble floaties. And let me tell you, she’s got feelings about it.
So, the highly anticipated Wicked: Part Two—which was apparently too basic to stick around—has leveled up its branding game. The sequel will now be called Wicked: For Good, and yes, that’s a shoutout to the heart-tugging Act Two duet between Elphaba (the green queen) and Glinda (the sparkle enthusiast). The movie hits theaters in November 2025, but let’s get real—fans are already spiraling like Dorothy in a Kansas tornado.
Oh, and about the first movie? It’s been in theaters for less than a month and has already raked in a casual $527 million worldwide. That’s right—over half a billion in 25 days. Somewhere, the Wicked Witch of the East is rolling under her house, for good.
Ariana’s Secret? She’s Been Sitting on This Title Forever
In a juicy little chat with Variety, Ariana spilled the beans—or maybe the emerald potion—about knowing the sequel’s title since day one of filming. That’s right, she’s been in on this secret longer than Glinda’s been telling everyone she’s “popular.”
“We had For Good printed on our original scripts, the hard copies that we were originally given,” Ariana confessed, probably while sipping an iced macchiato. “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.”
Translation: The cast has been whispering “For Good” in the hallways while the rest of us were out here guessing, “Wicked 2: Electric Broomstick Boogaloo?”
The Feels Are For Good
Ariana didn’t stop there. Oh no, she got all sentimental about the title’s deeper meaning. “It’s just the perfect title because this project really has changed us for good,” she gushed. Cue the tissues, because we’re already imagining her and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) holding hands, harmonizing, and crying green tears during their duet.
Ariana is basically the Wicked whisperer, and this title change isn’t just a cute pun—it’s a whole vibe. Whether you’re Team Glinda or Team Elphaba, one thing’s for sure: this sequel is about to defy gravity and box office expectations for good.
