Wicked For Good explores Glinda's rise to power

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star in "Wicked: For Good," the second part of the film adaptation of the beloved musical, exploring the origins of goodness and wickedness.

Five years after the events of the first film, "Wicked: For Good" finds Erivo's Elphaba in hiding, continuing her opposition against the cruel injustice of the Wizard and Madame Morrible.

Grande's Glinda the Good has been positioned as the "encouraging" spokesperson for the Wizard of Oz, supported by her ideal man Fiyero, Madame Morrible, and the public's love.

The film emphasizes the need for vocal powerhouses like Grande and Erivo, whose performances deliver the heartbreaking intensity required by the narrative.

While the first film focused on Elphaba becoming the Wicked Witch of the West, the second installment spotlights Glinda redefining goodness while playing the game as a form of protest.

Despite their opposing roles, both Elphaba and Glinda must confront the repercussions of their choices and their impact on their loved ones and their enduring bond.

Director Jon M. Chu's decision to split "Wicked" into two films allows for a deeper exploration of character relationships and the narrative's complexities.