Elphaba and Glinda’s lives are about to be changed for good.

On Tuesday, reviews were released for part two of the screen adaptation of the classic Broadway show, Wicked , which flies into theaters Friday. The musical’s story centers on an unexpected friendship between Elphaba ( Cynthia Erivo ) and Glinda ( Ariana Grande ). While much of the first film, released in November 2024, takes place at Shiz University, Wicked ends similarly to the Broadway musical’s act one, as viewers see Elphaba and Glinda go in different directions during the closing tune, “Defying Gravity.” The film was a massive hit with audiences, grossing more than $758 million at the global box office, and with critics, earning two Academy Awards for best costume design and production design.

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