Who is wicked for good
the princess witch
or the green witch?
Or is it the wizard
who rules in this
land?
The emerald dust has settled, but the world of Oz is more divided than ever. Following the spectacular first part of the Wicked film adaptation, “Wicked: For Good” is poised to dive into the heart of the story we’ve been waiting for: the profound and painful divergence of two friends who started their journey side-by-side. This isn’t just a continuation; it’s the emotional core of the saga, where the choices of Elphaba and Glinda cement their legacies and forever change the fate of Oz.
Picking up after Elphabaās dramatic flight on her broomstick, “For Good” explores the aftermath of her defiant stand. The woman labeled “The Wicked Witch of the West” is far from the villain the Ozian newspapers proclaim. Instead, we see her transform into a secret activist, a lone voice fighting from the shadows for the talking animals the Wizard continues to oppress. Her journey is one of righteous fury and isolation, a path where every “good deed” seems to go punished, leading her toward the iconic, heartbreaking soliloquy, “No Good Deed.”
Meanwhile, in the glittering halls of the Emerald City, Glinda the Good is learning that wearing a crown is heavier than it looks. Having aligned herself with the Wizard’s regime, she now embodies the very establishment her best friend is fighting against. Her public persona is all bubble dresses and benevolent smiles, but privately, she is torn apart. The film promises to delve deep into Glinda’s dilemma: the conflict between her political power and her personal loyalty, a struggle that will define what “good” truly means in a morally complex world.
Fueling the fire is the manipulative Madame Morrible, who masterfully spins disinformation to paint Elphaba as a public enemy. This battle for the narrative is as crucial as any magical duel, setting the stage for Elphaba’s multi-front war against the Wizard’s power and Morrible’s propaganda.
But the central heart of the story remains the fractured friendship between the two witches. “For Good” is ultimately their story, a testament to how two people who loved each other can be pulled apart by ideology and circumstance. Their evolving relationship, from inseparable friends to estranged adversaries, is the emotional engine of the film, building towards the moment they sing the poignant anthem to their complicated bond, “For Good.”
The web of consequences widens to include Nessarose and Boq. We’ll see Elphaba’s sister ascend to the governorship of Munchkinland, a position of power that twists into tragedy. Her relationship with Boq takes a dark and fateful turn, setting in motion the events that will lead to one of the story’s most pivotal moments.
WICKED
A wicked witch
I'm not.
A terrible thing
I've not done.
I might be odd
And green,
But it isn't my fault
That I had to fit in.
I'm just me.
Themes to Watch For:
- The Complexity of Good and Evil:Ā The film challenges the black-and-white fairy tale narrative, asking us who gets to decide what is “wicked” and what is “good.”
- The Price of Power:Ā Both Glinda and Elphaba pay a steep price for the power they wield, one through public conformity, the other through rebellious exile.
- Friendship and Betrayal:Ā It explores how love and betrayal are often two sides of the same coin, and how someone can change your life forever, even if they are no longer in it.
Set for release on November 26, 2025, “Wicked: For Good” promises to be a powerful and poignant conclusion, filling the skies of Oz with more than just flying monkeys, but with the enduring legacy of two women who, for better or worse, changed each other for good.
If I am a wicked witch
or if I am a good witch
depends on the moon,
not on you or me.
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