Universal Pictures is returning Wicked to the big screen for an exclusive one night program. On June 4, the successful 2024 musical fantasy film will return to theaters of the United States, and with it comes the long -awaited first trailer of its sequel, Wicked: For Good. The special projection has a double purpose: to revive box office impulse and offer the public an early look in the next chapter of the history of Elphaba and Glinda.
The strategic launch could help the mesh inch closer to a weird milestone: USD 500 million at the national box office. After having collected the USD 755.7 million worldwide with a budget of USD 150 million, Wicked became the most grossing Oz -related film and the most successful musical film adaptation of all time. His return not only celebrates his legacy, but also generates anticipation for the sequel, which is scheduled for its launch on November 21, 2025.
Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, Wicked adapts the first act of Broadway Musical 2003 by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which is based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel. Located in the land of Oz before the arrival of Dorothy, the film focuses on the improbable friendship between the two aforementioned characters, portrayed by Cynthia Erito and Ariana Grande, respectively, which then becomes really evil witches of the good and glind.
The cast study of stars also included Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum. After years of development and delays caused by Covid-19 pandemic and Hollywood 2023 strikes, filming in January 2024. The film had its world premiere in Sydney 9, 2024, before its global launch in 22 22.
Wicked became a critical and commercial giant. He obtained ten Oscar nominations in the 97th Academy Awards, including the best film, and won the best costume design and the best production design. He was appointed one of the best 2024 films by the American Film Institute and Tok Home Best Film of the National Review Board.
Now, with a one -night bis and The Wicked debut: for a good trailer, fans are invited to Oz as the trip continues.
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