Wicked: For Good Receives Unanimous Praise in First Reactions

Wicked: For Good first reactions praise ‘epic and tender’ sequel

We’re just under a month out from the release of Wicked: For Good but the first reactions giving an indication of whether the musical sequel can live up to all the hype. Wicked: For Good will adapt the second act of the long-running Broadway musical, Wicked. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba/’The Wicked Witch of the West’ and Ariana Grande as Glinda/’Glinda the Good,’ the film will follow both characters as they live with the consequences of the…

Wicked: For Good receives unanimous praise in first reactions

Early reactions to Wicked: For Good say the film is 'spectacular' and 'an unmissable sequel'.

Critics share verdict on 'Wicked: For Good'

Ahead of the release of Wicked: For Good, critics have shared their verdict on the sequel.According to reports, the reviewers' initial reactions were generally favourable. “All Good Deeds Go Rewarded in ‘Wicked: For...

‘Wicked: For Good’ Poised to Cast Another Spell on the Oscars as First Reactions Call It a ‘Heartbreakingly Tender Conclusion’ With ‘Jaw-Dropping Performances’

Is it time for “Wicked” to conquer the Oscars, for good? Universal Pictures’ musical fantasy sequel appears poised to match or exceed its predecessor’s impressive showing at the Academy Awards, based on the first social media reactions that were shared on Monday night. Director Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked: For Good,” written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, continues the story begun in 2024’s “Wicked,” which adapted the first act of the hit 2003 Bro…

WICKED: FOR GOOD First Reactions Laud Film as 'Spectacular,' Praise Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

First reactions are in for Wicked: For Good, following early press screenings of the highly anticipated film. After the social embargo lifted on Monday evening, attendees took to X and Instagram to share their thoughts, with many praising the performances, music, and adaptation choices. Viewers are calling the film "spectacular" and a "heartbreakingly tender conclusion" to the story of Elphaba and Glinda. Across the board, people are praising Ar…

Oscars 2026: Wicked For Good Gets Predictable Early Euphoric Reactions

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Print Bluesky WhatsApp Threads Email Wicked: For Good has a lane carved out for it in the Oscar race. It is one of those movies I call “too big to fail.” It’s too big to fail because it’s already a cultural phenomenon with Part One. And because Universal is a powerful studio and this movie has hopes of being one of the most profitable this year. Who knows. Maybe it can save Hollywood. Already it has massive ticke…