After the phenomenal success of 2024’s Wicked, which earned over $756 million worldwide and became the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in history, the second half of Jon Chu’s two-part musical epic is finally ready to take flight.
This weekend, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reprise their roles as Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked: For Good, picking up immediately after Elphaba’s iconic “Defying Gravity” escape. With higher stakes, darker twists, and an emotional showdown between friendship and fear, Part Two promises a deeper and more mature continuation of the story.
But with anticipation rising, fans have one big question:
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How soon can they watch Wicked: For Good at home?
While the studio hasn’t announced streaming details yet, a close look at theatrical windows — and Part One’s release pattern — gives us a very strong idea.
When Does Wicked: For Good Come Out in Theaters?
Theatrical Release Date: November 21, 2025
The film debuts exclusively in cinemas before heading anywhere else. Expect a full holiday theatrical run, with premium format screenings available throughout opening week.
Will Wicked: For Good Stream in 2026? Here’s the Likely Timeline
Universal Pictures hasn’t confirmed a streaming date, but there’s a clear precedent.
Part One’s Release Pattern:
- Wicked (2024) debuted in theaters in November.
- It arrived on Peacock roughly four months later, in March.
If Wicked: For Good follows the same studio strategy, that means:
Expected Streaming Window: March–April 2026
Universal has consistently favored a 120-day theatrical window for its major releases, especially musicals and franchise films. Unless box office performance extends its run, a spring 2026 debut is the most probable outcome.
Which Streaming Platform Will Get Wicked: For Good?
Based on Universal’s distribution strategy:
Most Likely Platform: Peacock
Part One premiered on Peacock before arriving on other digital platforms, and Universal titles continue to follow that pipeline.
However, the first film is now also available on Amazon Prime Video — after its initial Peacock window ended.
If history repeats itself, the rollout may look like this:
- Peacock — exclusive streaming home in early 2026
- Amazon Prime Video — added later in the year for subscribers
- Digital rentals/purchases — available across Apple TV+, YouTube, Microsoft, Fandango at Home and cable providers
How to Get Tickets for Wicked: For Good
Tickets are already available across major theater chains.
Where to Buy Tickets:
- AMC Theatres
- Regal Cinemas
- Alamo Drafthouse
- CMX Cinemas
- Epic Theaters
Fans planning an opening-weekend viewing should expect packed auditoriums — Part One shattered audience turnout projections, especially among musical-theater fans and young audiences.
Want to See Wicked: For Good Early? Here Are the Advance Screening Options
Universal is offering multiple early-access opportunities ahead of the wide release.
Early Screening Dates:
- Monday, Nov. 17: Amazon Prime Early Showing
- Wednesday, Nov. 19: IMAX, Dolby, ScreenX, 4DX, D-BOX advanced formats
- Thursday, Nov. 20: Double Feature — Wicked + Wicked: For Good
Booking early is recommended, as premium formats traditionally sell out fast for major musical debuts.
Who’s Returning in the Wicked Sequel?
Part Two reunites a star-studded cast and welcomes several new faces.
Returning Leads:
- Ariana Grande – Glinda
- Cynthia Erivo – Elphaba
Supporting Cast:
- Jonathan Bailey – Fiyero
- Jeff Goldblum – The Wizard
- Michelle Yeoh – Madame Morrible
- Ethan Slater – Boq
- Bowen Yang – Pfannee
- Keala Settle – Miss Coddle
- Marissa Bode – Nessarose
- Bronwyn James – Shenshen
- Aaron Teoh – Avaric
- Colin Michael Carmichael – Professor Nikidik
The ensemble remains one of the largest and most musically demanding casts in modern blockbuster cinema.
What New Songs Are Featured in Wicked: For Good?
Unlike Part One, which leaned entirely on the Broadway score, the sequel officially adds original new songs.
Confirmed Originals by Stephen Schwartz:
- “No Place Like Home” – performed by Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba)
- “The Girl in the Bubble” – performed by Ariana Grande (Glinda)
These additions are expected to give Part Two its own identity while preserving the emotional beats of the stage musical’s closing chapters.
Where to Watch the First Wicked Movie Right Now
For fans planning a full Oz marathon, here’s where you can stream Part One.
Currently Streaming Free With Subscription:
- Amazon Prime Video (as of Oct. 20, 2025)
Available for Rental/Purchase:
- Apple TV+
- YouTube
- Comcast Xfinity
- Cox
- Microsoft Movies & TV
- Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu)
The Bottom Line: When Can You Watch Wicked: For Good at Home?
While no official streaming date has been announced, all signs point to the same pattern as Part One:
Expected Streaming Release: Early Spring 2026
Likely Platform: Peacock (first), then Amazon Prime Video
Until then, Wicked: For Good is a theatrical exclusive, and early screenings begin November 17.
