On Tuesday, reviews came out for the second part of the movie version of the
famous Broadway show Wicked, which will hit theaters on Friday. The story is
about the unexpected friendship between Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo) and
Glinda (played by Ariana Grande).
Most of the first film, released in November 2024, takes place at Shiz University.
The second film follows the first act of the Broadway musical, ending with Elphaba
and Glinda going their separate ways during the song “Defying Gravity.”
The first film was a huge success, earning over $758 million worldwide. It also
received praise from critics and won two Academy Awards for Best Costume Design
and Best Production Design.