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Overview

As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

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Bowen Yang

Jeff Goldblum

Michelle Yeoh

Cynthia Erivo

Director:

Jon M. Chu

Writer:

Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman, Winnie Holzman, Gregory Maguire, Dana Fox, L. Frank Baum

Release Date:

2025-11-19

Run Time:

137m

Tagline:

You will be changed.

Genres:

Adventure Fantasy Romance

Keywords:

ambiguous appreciative based on novel or book based on play or musical con artist corrupt politician fantasy world farm girl female friendship forgiveness and reconciliation friends to rivals governess illegitimate child interquel munchkins musical political corruption power struggle prequel sequel witch witch hunt wizard woman in wheelchair

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 150,000,000.00 $

Revenue: 539,042,601.00 $

Vote Average: 6.6/10

Vote Count: 951 Votes

Movie Popularity: 13.8822

Spoken Languages: English

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- 01 May 2026 at 8:16 am

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY The epic conclusion to the Oz prequel sees Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) fully embracing her identity as the Wicked Witch of the West, while Glinda (Ariana Grande) navigates the pained complexities of her newfound power as the face of the Wizard’s regime. As the two former friends find themselves on opposite sides of a looming war, they must confront the gritty reality of what it means to be "good" or "wicked." It’s a sweeping, emotional climax that covers the legendary events leading up to Dorothy’s arrival, focusing on the sincere, heartbreaking bond that changed both women for good. THE PROS This is an absolute win for fans of the stage show and musical cinema alike. It hits an 8 because the chemistry between Erivo and Grande is honest and visceral; their vocal performances on "For Good" are a sincere standout that will leave the room in silence. The production design is epic, expanding the world of Oz with a scale that feels massive yet tactile. Cynthia Erivo brings a pained, powerhouse depth to Elphaba’s transformation, making her descent into "wickedness" feel like a necessary, gritty act of rebellion. The integration of Dorothy’s shadow and the familiar beats of the 1939 classic is a fair shout, handled with enough respect to feel like a seamless fit. THE CONS It stays at an 8 because the film’s runtime is a bit of a marathon—some of the added subplots involving the rebellion can feel like a "head scratcher" that slows down the central pained drama between the leads. It misses a higher mark because the heavy use of CGI in the battle sequences occasionally lacks the grounded grit of the more intimate, practical sets. If you aren't a fan of the musical format, the relentless pace of the numbers in the final act might feel a touch exhausting, even if they are absolute bangers. THE VERDICT 8/10. An epic, emotional, and visually stunning finale. It’s an honest win for the franchise that delivers a sincere, pained goodbye to Oz while proving that the bond between friends is the most powerful magic of all. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • To keep the performances as honest as possible, both Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande insisted on singing live on set, even during the physically demanding sequences involving harnesses and flying broomsticks. • The "Yellow Brick Road" and the Emerald City gates were constructed as massive practical sets in a UK studio to ensure the actors had a gritty, real environment to interact with. • Director Jon M. Chu utilized specific color palettes for each character that subtly shift throughout the film, reflecting Elphaba’s hardening resolve and Glinda’s pained internal conflict as the "Good Witch." THE VIBE Like a thunderstorm clearing over a green city. It smells of ozone, crushed poppies, and the metallic tang of a golden clockwork heart.

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Bowen Yang

Jeff Goldblum

Michelle Yeoh

Cynthia Erivo

Ariana Grande

Jonathan Bailey

Marissa Bode

Ethan Slater

Bronwyn James

Colman Domingo

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 1 May 2026 at 9:16 AM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10

THE SUMMARY
The epic conclusion to the Oz prequel sees Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) fully embracing her identity as the Wicked Witch of the West, while Glinda (Ariana Grande) navigates the pained complexities of her newfound power as the face of the Wizard’s regime. As the two former friends find themselves on opposite sides of a looming war, they must confront the gritty reality of what it means to be “good” or “wicked.” It’s a sweeping, emotional climax that covers the legendary events leading up to Dorothy’s arrival, focusing on the sincere, heartbreaking bond that changed both women for good.

THE PROS
This is an absolute win for fans of the stage show and musical cinema alike. It hits an 8 because the chemistry between Erivo and Grande is honest and visceral; their vocal performances on “For Good” are a sincere standout that will leave the room in silence. The production design is epic, expanding the world of Oz with a scale that feels massive yet tactile. Cynthia Erivo brings a pained, powerhouse depth to Elphaba’s transformation, making her descent into “wickedness” feel like a necessary, gritty act of rebellion. The integration of Dorothy’s shadow and the familiar beats of the 1939 classic is a fair shout, handled with enough respect to feel like a seamless fit.

THE CONS
It stays at an 8 because the film’s runtime is a bit of a marathon—some of the added subplots involving the rebellion can feel like a “head scratcher” that slows down the central pained drama between the leads. It misses a higher mark because the heavy use of CGI in the battle sequences occasionally lacks the grounded grit of the more intimate, practical sets. If you aren’t a fan of the musical format, the relentless pace of the numbers in the final act might feel a touch exhausting, even if they are absolute bangers.

THE VERDICT
8/10. An epic, emotional, and visually stunning finale. It’s an honest win for the franchise that delivers a sincere, pained goodbye to Oz while proving that the bond between friends is the most powerful magic of all.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• To keep the performances as honest as possible, both Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande insisted on singing live on set, even during the physically demanding sequences involving harnesses and flying broomsticks.

• The “Yellow Brick Road” and the Emerald City gates were constructed as massive practical sets in a UK studio to ensure the actors had a gritty, real environment to interact with.

• Director Jon M. Chu utilized specific color palettes for each character that subtly shift throughout the film, reflecting Elphaba’s hardening resolve and Glinda’s pained internal conflict as the “Good Witch.”

THE VIBE
Like a thunderstorm clearing over a green city. It smells of ozone, crushed poppies, and the metallic tang of a golden clockwork heart.

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