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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's 'Wicked: For Good' Performances Generate Buzz

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are earning significant praise for their roles as Glinda and Elphaba in 'Wicked: For Good', dominating post-screening discussions.

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  • Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, in the highly anticipated sequel 'Wicked: For Good', generating considerable excitement among viewers.
  • Ariana Grande's portrayal of Glinda is described as astonishing and delicate, capturing post-screening conversations, though her character offers fewer comedic opportunities in the film.
  • Cynthia Erivo's performance as Elphaba is lauded for transforming 'Defying Gravity' into a powerful anthem and showcasing her immense talent in the song 'No Good Deed'.
  • Erivo brings new vulnerability and maturity to her role as Elphaba in 'Wicked: For Good', delivering a compelling and strong performance throughout the movie.
  • Both stars are receiving significant praise for their individual and combined efforts, with their dynamic performances as Elphaba and Glinda driving much of the film's early buzz.
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Center-leaning sources frame this story by presenting a highly critical review of 'Wicked: For Good'. They use evaluative language and structural choices to emphasize the film's perceived shortcomings, such as its repetitive narrative, slow pacing, and lack of memorable songs, ultimately concluding it pales in comparison to its predecessor.

"Boosted by those two, “For Good” is all that and a pack of flying monkeys."

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"Wicked: For Good doesn’t look like, but always feels like, a by-the-numbers, A-to-Z conclusion of this story, with extended moments that draw it out to feature length."

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'Wicked: For Good' premiered on November 4, 2025, at the Suhai Music Hall in São Paulo, Brazil, with subsequent premieres in major cities including Paris, London, Singapore, and New York City.

Ariana Grande stars as Glinda, and Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba in 'Wicked: For Good'.

Cynthia Erivo's performance has been highly praised, particularly for turning 'Defying Gravity' into a powerful anthem and delivering a compelling performance with new vulnerability and maturity.

'Wicked: For Good' is scheduled for release in the United States on November 21, 2025, with a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes.

The film will be released in various formats, including RealD 3D, IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, ScreenX, and D-Box, to enhance the viewing experience.

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