Phil Roberts 
Get ready to return to the Emerald City, because Universal’s Wicked For Good is coming home to PVOD on January 2.
Just weeks after whisking us back to Oz, Universal’s Wicked For Good is coming to digital platforms just in time for the post-New Year festivities. After debuting at #1 at the global box office, earning a thrilling $223M, Jon M. Chu’s epic sequel is ready to make a splash at home. The studio has confirmed the film will debut on premium digital platforms on January 2 and will include some juicy special features.
What’s more, the film comes home with two versions of the movie, including an exclusive sing-along for fans and over one hour of bonus features, including deleted scenes, a 50+ minute exclusive look into the making of the movie with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and the cast and filmmakers, and more must-have behind-the-scenes featurettes. There’s nowhere like home to watch WICKED: FOR GOOD.
EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU BUY AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS
SING-ALONG-ALTERNATE FEATURE-LENGTH VERSION – Rejoicify! The time has come to raise your voice and unleash the magic of Oz. Sing with all your heart as Elphaba and Glinda’s destiny unfolds in the spellbinding Sing-Along Edition of WICKED: FOR GOOD.
DELETED SCENES
Brick Making – A musical montage shows Munchkins busily shaping and painting brilliant golden bricks, bringing the Yellow Brick Road to life.
Glinda Train Tour – As Glinda leaves Emerald City, the citizens erupt into musical fanfare, sending her off with radiant cheers and lavish celebration – Featuring Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, and Bowen Yang
Even You, Fiyero* – Elphaba retreats to her lair, wrestling with the sting of Fiyero’s betrayal and the weight of her heartbreak – Featuring Cynthia Erivo.
Return to the Governor’s Mansion* – Lost and abandoned, Elphaba returns to the one place she swore she’d left behind – her childhood home – Featuring Cynthia Eriv.o
Friendship Montage – A lively montage unfolds as Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, Boq, and Nessarose spend a carefree afternoon together—playing games, laughing, and relaxing over a cheerful picnic – Featuring Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Jonathan Bailey, Ariana Grand,e and Cynthia Erivo.
The Wizard is Sentimental – Glinda steps into her ethereal bubble to float above Emerald City, contrasted with the Wizard’s nostalgic hot air balloon ascension as he reprises “A Sentimental Man” – Featuring Ariana Grande and Jeff GoldblumMAKING WICKED: FOR GOOD – Step behind the curtain for an exclusive look at the magic of Oz. Through never-before-seen footage and candid interviews, discover how the cast and crew brought this epic story to life—from the artistry of building Oz brick-by-brick to the challenge of filming two sweeping productions at once. A talent-led journey you won’t want to miss.
THE TRUE WIZARD – An exploration of why Jon M. Chu was the ideal director to bring WICKED: FOR GOOD from stage to screen. See how his inventiveness as a filmmaker and passion for WICKED are key ingredients for the humanity and joy we feel in every shot.
MORE THAN JUST A PLACE – A closer look at Elphaba’s new song in WICKED: FOR GOOD.
Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu, Stephen Schwartz, and others reflect on its emotional resonance, Elphaba’s vulnerability, and the expressive movement artists portraying the animal characters she sings to.THE GIRL IN THE BUBBLE – A closer look at Glinda’s brand new song for the WICKED: FOR GOOD film. Ariana Grande, Jon M. Chu, Stephen Schwartz, and more discuss how the song comes at such a pivotal moment for Glinda, and why filming the sequence was such a feat of technical mastery.
KIAMO KO – Return to Kiamo Ko, where the film’s climax unfolds. Cast and filmmakers reflect on Elphaba’s embrace of her identity as the Wicked Witch, the poignant reunion with Glinda, and the bittersweet consequences that follow in this emotionally charged sequence.
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR JON M. CHU
SYNOPSIS
In WICKED: FOR GOOD, Elphaba and Glinda are now estranged, each living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, continuing her fight to expose The Wizard. Meanwhile, Glinda (Ariana Grande) has become a glamorous symbol of Goodness, basking in the perks of fame and popularity. When a girl from Kansas crashes into their lives, Elphaba and Glinda must reunite and truly see each other—if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz. Bring home the adventure with an exclusive sing-along and prepare to be changed…for good.
REVIEW
I was fortunate to get an early look at the film and enjoyed the fun and frolics in Oz. In my four-star review, I said, “Jon M. Chu’s Wicked For Good is a phenomenal but flawed finale. Despite the TOUR DE FORCE performances of its two leads, the plot is often muddled by its conveniences tempering any brilliance it worked to establish. That said, John Powell’s score is magnificent, the new songs are performed gloriously, and the tone is emotionally charged. It’s a bold, breathtaking, but frustratingly flawed finale.
Like the first film, Alice Brooks’ sumptuous cinematography is absolutely breathtaking, boasting some of the most vivid scenery you’ll see all year. The colors are rich and vibrant, the costume design once again defies all expectations, and Jon M. Chu’s eye for the material shines through. However, once again, fans of the original 1939 movie will be put off by the narrative changes that cast an unfavorable light on some of the IP’s legacy characters – and that is unforgivable. In the end, the film is a gloriously rich, compelling, and rewarding spectacle that ultimately lacks the depth and conviction of the stage show.” Read my full review here.
RELEASE
This is welcome news. Jon M. Chu’s sequel was an absolute feast of brilliance in cinemas, and I cannot wait to watch it again at home. So get ready to walk down the yellow brick road once again from the comfort of your armchair. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer as the brilliant cast whisks us away on an incredible adventure through Oz.
WICKED: FOR GOOD will now be available to buy or rent exclusively on digital platforms starting January 2
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
