As anticipation builds for the highly awaited film adaptation of Wicked: For Good, the second and final installment of the beloved stage musical based on the Wizard of Oz, the promotional campaign has felt surprisingly subdued compared to last year’s cultural phenomenon featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. With just two months remaining until the movie's premiere in November, many fans have noted the lack of promotional buzz surrounding this sequel. In contrast, prior to the release of the first film, audiences were already inundated with a plethora of engaging content, including videos and memes, during the press tour.
Today, however, Universal Pictures surprised fans by releasing the final trailer for Wicked: For Good. While the arrival of a new trailer is always exciting, what caught many off guard was the fact that this trailer seems to reveal significant plot twists from the musical’s second act, which fans have been trying to keep under wraps. Unlike the previous year, when much of the dialogue and plot points were carefully guarded, this new trailer appears to give away key details that might spoil the experience for some viewers.
Wicked enthusiasts have spent the past year speculating about what would happen after the stunning conclusion of Erivo’s show-stopping performance of “Defying Gravity” at the end of the first movie. The final trailer for Wicked: For Good reveals that several iconic characters from the original Wizard of Oz will make appearances, potentially spoiling some surprises for those unfamiliar with the musical's storyline.
The most notable character hinted at in the trailer is a lion cub that Elphaba and Fiyero, played by Jonathan Bailey, rescue. This cub is destined to grow up and become the Cowardly Lion who famously accompanies Dorothy on her journey. However, the trailer doesn’t stop there; it also teases the transformations of other beloved characters, including the Tin Man and Scarecrow.
For those who are already fans of the musical, the trailer confirms what they know: Boq, portrayed by Ethan Slater, is transformed into the Tin Man by Elphaba in a desperate attempt to save his life. Meanwhile, Fiyero's fate is hinted at through a tender moment in the trailer, where Elphaba strokes his face; however, the scene is shot from behind, which may cause casual viewers to miss its significance.
In conclusion, while the release of the final trailer for Wicked: For Good has stirred excitement among fans, it also raises concerns about revealing too much of the plot before the film's official release. As more information comes to light, audiences will have to decide how much they want to engage with promotional materials leading up to the movie's debut. For now, fans can look forward to seeing how these pivotal moments will play out on screen when the film arrives in theaters this November.
