CNN

‘Wicked: For Good’ revives an uncomfortable debate about bodies and images

The “Wicked” musical and its offshoot movies are meant to celebrate diversity and preach radical acceptance in the face of rising fascism. The protagonist, the witch Elphaba, is consistently misjudged ...
USA Today

'Wicked: For Good' brings back Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande at their witchy best – Review

The magical movie sequel "Wicked: For Good" arrives in theaters Friday, Nov. 21. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reprise their roles as "wicked" witch Elphaba and her popular bestie Glinda. Elphaba ...
Forbes

‘Wicked: For Good’ Shatters Records With Magical $226 Million Box Office

Jon M. Chu’s blockbuster sequel Wicked: For Good is shattering box office records with a magical $226 million opening weekend. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in "Wicked: For Good." The strong ...
collider

Unfortunately, 'Wicked: For Good' Is Nominated for the Worst Award at the Golden Globes

Sam Barsanti has written about pop-culture for 10 years, and his work has appeared at The A.V. Club, Primetimer, IGN, and Collider. He has also contributed to the popular daily Hustle newsletter, ...
Los Angeles Times

The first one was a candy-colored slog, but ‘Wicked: For Good’ is pleasantly sour

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. At last, “Wicked: For Good” reveals the mechanics behind Glinda’s bubble. It’s not magic. It’s technological ...
Forbes

‘Wicked: For Good’ Dominates Box Office With $150 Million Opening—Beating Last Year’s First Installment

“Wicked: For Good” dominated its opening weekend and grossed an estimated $150 million at the domestic box office, according to early estimates reported by the Hollywood trade publications, turning it ...
collider

What Does 'Wicked: For Good' Add That Wasn’t in the Musical?

In addition to being a contributor for Collider, Rance Collins has also written for Variety, IndieWire, Los Angeles Magazine, Turner Classic Movies and The Huffington Post. His news coverage has ...
Newsweek

All the Major ‘Wicked: For Good’ Reviews Are Now in—What You Need To Know

As the world anticipates the return of Oz’s most famous witches, who soar back onto cinema screens tomorrow, early reviews for Wicked: For Good suggest audiences are in for a treat. However, some ...
CNN

‘Wicked: For Good’ is one of the most political films of the year

For anyone who loves “Wicked,” it’s easy to get swept up in the magic, the music and the sisterhood between the central pair of star-crossed friends at the heart of the story. But it was also hard to ...
USA Today

A parent's guide to 'Wicked: For Good': Is it suitable for young kids?

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande return as Elphaba and Glinda in the movie sequel "Wicked: For Good." "Wicked" Part 2 hits theaters on Friday, Nov. 21. The movie is less lighthearted and tackles more ...