Our No-Spoiler Review Of Wicked: For Good
I went to the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good, here are my first impressions of the upcoming film.
The Wicked: For Good World Tour just wrapped its five-stop tour, and we were lucky enough to not only attend the Singapore premiere at Universal Studios Singapore, but be one of the first to watch the film.
For the theatre kids who just can’t wait for the movie’s release, this is the spoiler-free brief you need on what you can expect before it drops on November 20, 2025 in Singapore.
(From left to right) Director Jon M. Chu with the cast of Wicked: For Good Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldeblum pose with fans at a fan-meet WEAVE.
PICKING UP FROM WHERE WICKED LEFT OFF
Ariana Grande gives autographs to and poses for photos with adoring fans in Singapore.
For those who weren’t theatre kids: the upcoming film is Wicked’s second act. It continues the story of Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (played by Ariana Grande) some time after Wicked ends. After uncovering the Wizard’s (played by Jeff Goldblum) lie that he cannot wield magic, Elphaba becomes a fugitive whose goal is to expose him, fully embracing her identity as ‘the Wicked Witch of the West.’ Meanwhile, Glinda becomes known as ‘Glinda the Good Witch’ — a symbol of hope for Ozians as the Wizard ramps up his anti-animal regime. All of this is orchestrated by Madame Morrible (played by Michelle Yeoh) behind the scenes.
Cynthia Erivo and Jeff Goldblum sharing the love during the premiere.
Other actors reprising their roles are Jonathan Bailey as Prince Fiyero (the shallow prince whom both Elphaba and Glinda fall for in the first movie), Marissa Bode as Nessarose (Elphaba’s younger sister), and Ethan Slater as Boq (a munchkin schoolmate at Shizz).
Wicked: For Good is a darker and more emotional journey for the entire cast of characters, each having to deal with the consequences of their own decisions with lots of emotional twists and turns. They’re each flawed, complex, and have beautiful voices that can carry the vocally challenging songs that the musical is famous for.
JON M. CHU’S VISION COMES TO LIFE
Chu introduced the film himself, telling the audience at the Singapore premiere about his childhood in California, the importance of dreaming big, and what being back in Singapore means to him.
The visuals are even more gorgeous than the first, with beautiful shots that are beginning to seem like Chu’s signature as an auteur (hint: think iconic scenes and shots in his box-office hit Crazy Rich Asians).
Jon M.Chu and Cynthia Erivo pose for photos at the fan event at WEAVE.
His genius truly shines during the film’s finale as the characters reach an emotional peak. All you have to know is that the film leaves you with a sense of tenderness with how he ties everything together.
ITS STAR-STUDDED CAST CONTINUES TO DAZZLE WITH VOCAL AND ACTING CHOPS
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo arriving at Universal Studios Singapore for the yellow carpet.
As expected, Grande and Erivo continue to flex their vocal prowess, especially in For Good, the titular duet between Elphaba and Glinda that shows just how much their friendship is put to the test in the second act. Throughout the screening, the audience couldn’t help but hoot and holler as Erivo took us on a rollercoaster ride with all her vocal runs.
Grande’s days on Nickelodeon certainly paid off as her global-popstar persona fully faded behind Glinda — a feat, especially as Glinda’s arc takes her on an emotional journey that challenges her beliefs and decisions.
Michelle Yeoh and Ariana Grande prepare to walk down the yellow carpet.
While Jonathan Bailey was absent for the Singapore premiere, he certainly made a memorable appearance in the film with his gorgeous voice and physique — evidenced by the screams from the premiere’s audience.
Other stand-outs were Michelle Yeoh; although Madame Morrible is her first and only singing role, she holds her own as a veteran actress, especially as Madame Morrible’s arc takes her down a darker, more villainous road. Similarly, Jeff Goldblum’s charisma carries him well despite having only a few scenes as the Wizard.