Wicked: For Good final trailer drops, release date and new clues

TL;DR:

Universal released the final Wicked: For Good trailer on September 24, 2025.
It teases Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and a storm linked to Madame Morrible.
Glinda and Elphaba face a public split, a tense duel, and a halted wedding.
Part Two hits theaters worldwide on November 21, 2025.
Expect a darker tone and bigger emotional stakes than Part One.

Universal unveiled the last trailer for Wicked: For Good on September 24, 2025, setting the stage for the sequel’s November 21 theatrical debut. The footage leans into higher stakes, tighter friendships, and a storm that changes Oz.

What the trailer shows

The new cut focuses on Elphaba and Glinda after the fallout of Part One. We see a broom and wand clash, sharp words, and a crowd that picks sides in real time. There is also a disrupted wedding, with emotions running hot as the Emerald City watches.

Dorothy’s arrival is now more than a nod. The trailer places her, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion at the edge of events. A key shot hints that Madame Morrible may control the tornado, pulling strings behind the curtain. This points to a larger plan that forces Elphaba into the villain role the public expects.

Fans hear strains of “Thank Goodness,” “No Good Deed,” and “For Good.” The music underscores the core split between the two leads, while a brief, tender float with Fiyero reminds us what Elphaba stands to lose.

When and where to watch

Wicked: For Good opens in theaters on Friday, November 21, 2025, with wide release in the U.S. and the U.K. confirmed in the trailer coverage. Expect a global rollout in the same window.

Some regions will run special programming ahead of release. NBC set a two-hour concert special for November 6, 2025, with next-day streaming on Peacock. This ties neatly into the final marketing push.

The tone, and why it is different

Director Jon M. Chu signals a tougher, more emotional second half. Choices from Part One come due. Glinda faces fame and politics. Elphaba leans into resistance, but at a steep cost. The trailer suggests a darker arc that still centers a complicated friendship.

New clues and character beats

Madame Morrible’s storm. The cut implies she manipulates the weather that starts Dorothy’s story. That reframes the classic twister as a tool of power, not fate.
The wedding. Footage of a ceremony points to public pressure on Glinda and Fiyero, and a choice that will mark all three leads.
The Wizard’s demand. The Wizard appears to want proof of Elphaba’s death, which sharpens the hunt and raises the moral price for everyone around him.

Music to listen for

The trailer places three anchor songs to map the plot:

“Thank Goodness.” Glinda’s public face, built on optimism and duty.
“No Good Deed.” Elphaba’s breaking point, as good intent meets harsh outcomes.
“For Good.” The friendship’s summing up, and a goodbye that changes both women.

In recent coverage, the team also teased fresh music for the sequel release, including two brand-new Stephen Schwartz songs and one previously unreleased stage number, all tied to Act Two themes. Expect those on the day-and-date soundtrack.

Quick background if you are new

Part One arrived in November 2024 and set up Oz before Dorothy. Glinda and Elphaba began as friends, then split under public pressure and political control. Part Two adapts the back half of the stage musical and connects more directly to The Wizard of Oz.

What happens next

From here, watch for:

TV special and press tour in early November to prime opening weekend.
Advance screenings for members and partners that may land a few days early in select cities.
Soundtrack details and tracklist confirmations as final mixes lock.

Why it matters

The final trailer answers a core question. Wicked is not only about who is right or wrong. It asks who writes the story everyone believes. With Morrible’s possible role in the storm and a public pivot against Elphaba, the movie shows how power shapes truth. That is timely in any place where crowds take cues from a stage.