The follow-up to this year's hit musical film "Wicked" has had a name change, ahead of its scheduled release next November.
Directed by Jon M Chu, the film has been officially named "Wicked:For Good," which is thought to reference a duet in the stage musical between Elphaba and Glinda about how their relationship has impacted their lives forever.
"You will be changed. Wicked: For Good, only in theaters November 21,2025," a post on the film's official X page said.
It comes after stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo scored majorGolden Globe nominations for their roles in "Wicked," which serves as a prequel to "The Wizard Of Oz" (1939).
Grande landed her first Golden Globe nod for best supporting female actor in a motion picture for her role as Glinda, while British star Erivo received a nod for best female actor in a motion picture musical for portraying green-skinned witch Elphaba.
"Wicked" explores the friendship between Glinda and Elphaba before they become estranged, in the classic stories by L Frank Baum.
The two-part film adaptation of the Broadway smash has been in the works since the stage version debuted in 2003, which scored Idina Menzel a Tony Award for best leading actress in a musical in her role as Elphaba.
Bullying of the green-skinned witch saw the film, which also stars Peter Dinklage, Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey. —PA Media/dpa
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