The conclusion to Elphaba and Glinda’s story just landed on a major streaming platform. Here’s the release history, plot, cast, and exactly where you can watch Wicked: For Good right now.
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Wicked: For Good Release Date
Wicked: For Good premiered in theaters on November 21, 2025, grossing an estimated $540.8 million worldwide. It moved to Peacock on March 20, 2026, and as of July 20, 2026, it’s now streaming on Netflix as part of a licensing deal between Netflix and Universal.
What’s the Plot?
Picking up where the first film left off, Elphaba, now branded the Wicked Witch of the West, is living in exile and building a resistance to expose the Wizard as a fraud who is using her to subjugate Oz’s sentient Animals. Meanwhile, her former best friend Glinda publicly renounces her while secretly working to broker peace between Elphaba and the Wizard. When that plan collapses, it sets off the chain of events familiar to anyone who knows The Wizard of Oz, including the arrival of a girl from Kansas.
Cast
- Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba
- Ariana Grande as Glinda
- Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero
- Ethan Slater as Boq
- Marissa Bode as Nessarose
- Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible
- Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz
The film is directed by Jon M. Chu, with a screenplay by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, adapting the second act of the Tony-winning stage musical.
Critical and Audience Reception
Wicked: For Good landed a more mixed critical response than its predecessor, sitting at a 66% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes against a much stronger 93% audience score. That gap tracks with a common pattern for the film: critics found the back half less consistent than the first movie, while general audiences responded strongly to the emotional payoff of the story’s conclusion.
A 93% audience score suggests the ending sticks the landing for the fans who’ve been with Elphaba and Glinda since the beginning.
Where to Watch Wicked: For Good
Want to watch Wicked: For Good full movie on Netflix? Good news, it’s already there. The film is currently streaming on Netflix in the US, where it will remain for a 10-month exclusive window before cycling back to Peacock in May 2027. If you don’t have Netflix, the film is also available to rent or buy digitally through most major on-demand platforms.
Should You Watch It?
If you saw the first Wicked, this is a must-watch conclusion, especially now that it’s a one-click stream away instead of a theater trip. Even with a more divided critical response, the audience score suggests the ending sticks the landing for the people the story is actually made for: fans who’ve been with Elphaba and Glinda since the beginning.
Wicked For Good FAQ
Where can I watch Wicked For Good?
Wicked For Good is streaming on Netflix in the US right now, included with a standard subscription. It is also available to rent or buy digitally through most major on-demand platforms.
Do I need to watch the first Wicked movie?
Yes. This is the second half of a two-part adaptation rather than a standalone sequel, and it picks up directly from the first film’s ending with no real recap.
Is Wicked For Good on Peacock?
It was. The film streamed on Peacock from March 20, 2026 before moving to Netflix under a licensing deal. It is scheduled to return to Peacock in May 2027 once the 10-month Netflix window closes.
How was Wicked For Good received?
Critics were more divided than on the first film, landing it at 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences scored it far higher at 93%. That gap is the story: reviewers found the back half less consistent, fans responded to the emotional payoff.
Is this the last Wicked movie?
Yes. Wicked For Good adapts the second act of the stage musical and completes the story, so there is no third film planned.
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