Spoiler warning: Wicked: For Good – better known as Wicked Part 2 – brings the story of Elphaba and Glinda to its emotional conclusion. Set to be released in UK cinemas on 21 November 2025, the film covers Act II of the Broadway and West End musical, revealing what happens after Elphaba’s dramatic escape and how her fate intertwines with that of Glinda, Fiyero, and the Wizard himself. If you’re wondering what happens in Wicked Part 2, this guide breaks down the full Wicked Part 2 plot, the key twists, and how it all connects to The Wizard of Oz.

For more about the film’s production, see our article on Wicked Part 2.

At a Glance: Wicked Part 2 (Major Spoilers)

Here’s a quick summary for those searching what happens in part 2 of Wicked:
Elphaba becomes a fugitive, branded “The Wicked Witch of the West.”
Glinda rises in the Wizard’s court as “Glinda the Good.”
Nessarose rules Munchkinland but her power isolates her.
Boq is transformed into the Tin Man.
Elphaba turns Fiyero into the Scarecrow to save him.
Dorothy arrives in Oz via tornado.
Elphaba’s “melting” isn’t what it seems…
The Wizard’s true identity is finally exposed.

Find out what else we learned from watching the Wicked Part 2 trailer.

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