The Hollywood musical film ‘Wicked’ has confirmed the release date of the long-awaited part 2, ‘Wicked: For Good’, for November 19th and has released the first poster.

If ‘Wicked’ Part 1, released in November of last year, depicted the unexpected crises and adventures that the two completely different characters, Elphaba(Cynthia Erivo), who has yet to discover her true powers, and Glinda(Ariana Grande), who has yet to discover her true nature, face as they form a friendship, ‘Wicked: For Good’ will deal with the process in which Elphaba, who was branded a public enemy by the sorceress Madame Morrible and met a difficult ending, and ‘Glinda’, who protects her, overcome great adversity.

In particular, the title ‘Wicked: For Good’ further increases the anticipation for Part 2.’For Good’ is one of the representative numbers of the original musical and is a representative duet song of Elphaba and Glinda that depicts the beautiful and eternal friendship between the two.Everyone is focusing on the start of another vast journey and what changes will occur for Elphaba, who will experience difficult hardships as the Wicked Witch of the West, and her only true friend Glinda.

The first poster released along with the announcement of the release date arouses curiosity about the story of the two with the image of Elphaba and Glinda facing each other.Elphaba stands with a strong appearance in the west where dark storm clouds are gathering, and Glinda stands on the opposite cliff where gorgeous flowers are in full bloom and faces her.The copy, “I changed because of you,” raises anticipation for the two people’s great journey to overcome the adversity ahead and face change.

Meanwhile, ‘Wicked’ Part 1, after its release in November 2024, not only became the highest-grossing film based on a Broadway musical of all time after ‘Mamma Mia!’ , but was also nominated in 10 categories at the 97th Academy Awards, winning Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design, and set a record by entering the Billboard 200 chart at number 2 after the release of its soundtrack, gaining huge popularity.

The movie , which has returned with Part 2 that the whole world has been waiting for and will once again create box office magic, will be available in theaters nationwide on November 19th.


Reporter Seungmi smlee@donga.com

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