Wicked Part 2: When is the fantasy sequel coming out?

Like 2021’s Dune , Wicked , which hits our theaters on Wednesday, December 4th, really only tells the first half of the story that only those who have been following the project closely would know. Unless specifically mentioned in posters and other advertising tools, it is much clearer on the screen when “Part 1” John M. With the title of Chu’s film inspired by the musical phenomenon of the same name.

A feature film that – and this is not a spoiler – ends up being a hit “to be continued”We are invited to a one-year interface. Like the show that debuted on stage in 2003, the story is divided into two parts, so it’s possible that its film adaptation will do the same. With a first half that has a beginning, middle and end, and therefore might be enough on its own, just to pass the pill to those who will have to wait a little less than a year.

When is the Wicked sequel coming out?

Elphaba, Glinda and the Land of Oz in our theaters on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the day of the release of the second part of the film, directed by John M. Chu (Where We Come From, Sexy Dance 3D). Unless the date is changed, to avoid a direct conflict with Zootopia 2.

Why did you split the film into two parts?

“Even if it was just a show, we realized that condensing it wouldn’t make it believable.”The director and choreographer explained, in addition to telling us how he looked over each line and word with the show’s creators, Stephen Schwartz and Vinny Holtzman, to ensure they were meaningful to the story.

“I don’t think it would work with a cinema audience. There are problems with the logic, the things you do in the theater, like traveling from one place to another. We had to create it here, and that meant taking out so many songs. It wouldn’t be evil anymore, or creating space, and we thought we could Choosing the latter.”

I saw both the films back to back and it was a great experience.

“I’ve seen both movies back to back, and it’s a great experience. We really wanted each movie to be emotionally satisfying, so it didn’t feel like, ‘Break it up,’ so we worked hard on the first movie to make sure that.” “Defying gravity” was the defining thing you expected from the characters at the end of the first movie.

What does Wicked part 2 have in store for us?

To say that Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz is both true and false. If the first half takes place before Dorothy arrives to show how Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West, the events of the second take place simultaneously and offer us a different perspective on the story than we thought we knew.

Like the show, the film will make a time jump that helps the two parts appear independently of each other. Without saying too much, know that some of the characters we met will also play a part in the Wizard of Oz story, and we know more about Elphaba’s origin (rather than a spoiler soundtrack for the feature film).

But what does the film itself prepare for us? “I can’t dwell too much on that because we’re still working on it.”– John M. Chu tells us with a small smile. “But I would say that if the first film is about a choice, a really hard choice, and the courage to make it, the second film is about the consequences. The choice may not be easy, and we may be alone in it. The struggle, and that’s what we’re going to explore next.”

The best is yet to come in part two

“Especially with Glinda, who hasn’t quite made a choice. She’s made one, but it’s not her real choice, so we’ll see it develop as well. There might be – new songs and stuff. There’s been stuff like the classics ‘For Good’ and ‘No Good job,” would be pretty epic.

Wicked – Part 2, a better and longer movie? “I haven’t the slightest idea yet.”– he told us with a laugh. “I’ll try to make it as short as possible and make sure it contains everything we need. But we have no idea how long it will be yet.” And when we ask him if there is a possibility of seeing the two parts combined into one in the future, the director tells us that you never know.

Will Dorothy be in the Wicked sequel?

Seen from behind (and in CGI), in the opening scene of Wicked, The Movie, the protagonist of The Wizard of Oz is not physically seen in Wicked, the show. Even if the events of the second part happen parallel to his adventures. But can we expect the second part of its adaptation to take huge liberties and present itself as a bit more of a mix of remake and spin-off?

“I’m not going to say if he’s going to be a character in the second movie.”John M. He hit Chu Diversity. “But there’s some interaction and crossover, so I’ll let Part 2 answer that.” Which for many is a confirmation of his presence. Especially after this preview in London, where audiences and media (including us) saw actress Alicia Weir, star of the latest adaptation of Matilda, on the green carpet.

Was he invited as a Wicked fan or a mystery actor? Please respond no later than November 2025. or in the trailer. If she were to appear on screen as Dorothy, it would make another similar appearance with Dune, revealing Anya Taylor-Joy’s cameo and making it official… with her appearance at the London premiere of the second installment at the start. year.

Comments collected by Maximilien Pierret in London on 19 November 2024