Worldwide Box Office Expected to Reach Approximately $200 Million in Opening Week: Top 4 Highlights of 'Wicked: For Good' Revealed!

According to Fandango, setting the record for the highest pre-sale on the first day among 2025 releases, a Rotten Tomatoes popcorn score of 98%, and holding the number one spot at the South Korean box office for two consecutive days, the musical blockbuster 〈Wicked: For Good〉 is hinting at a full-blown global box office phenomenon and has revealed its top 4 highlights that have sparked audience buzz.

GOOD 1. The Deepening Friendship Between ‘Elphaba’ and ‘Glinda’

A Grand Journey Reaching a Brilliant Finale!

As soon as 〈Wicked: For Good〉 was released, audiences who boarded the train to Oz have been pouring out praise and emotional reviews. The film 〈Wicked: For Good〉 tells the story of the wicked witch 'Elphaba', who is no longer afraid of people's gazes, and the good witch 'Glinda', who fears losing people's love, as they seek true friendship amidst their intertwined fates. The first highlight is the brilliant friendship and growth narrative of the wicked witch 'Elphaba' and the good witch 'Glinda' that marks the end of a grand journey. 〈Wicked: For Good〉 reflects the process of the two individuals, who chose different fates at the end of 〈Wicked〉, realizing themselves in the face of adversity and hardship, and concludes with a deeper emotional resonance and impact.

GOOD 2. A Feast of Colorful and Enchanting OST

The Essence of a Musical Film Presented by Hollywood's Best Cast!

The second highlight of 〈Wicked: For Good〉 is the feast of OST that expands the emotional scale and dramatic density of the characters. The composers John Powell, who gained recognition worldwide with the colorful OST in 〈Wicked〉, and Stephen Schwartz, a composer and lyricist, join forces again to present the enchanting musical world unique to 〈Wicked: For Good〉. From the overwhelming performance and grand song of 'Elphaba' in 'No Good Deed' to the original number 'Thank Goodness', which fills the theater with 'Glinda's' loveliness, the voices of top cast members including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande fill the stage. The representative number from the second act of the musical [Wicked], 'For Good', perfectly conveys the emotional peak of the two characters and leaves a deep aftertaste even after the film ends. Moreover, in the dubbed version, the emotional depth and harmony of top domestic musical actors such as Park Hye-na, Jeong Seon-a, Ko Eun-sung, Jeong Young-joo, Nam Kyung-joo, and Jeong Seung-won, who participated in the dubbing cast following 〈Wicked〉, create a different charm that fuels the excitement for repeat viewings compared to the subtitled version.

GOOD 3. The Narratives of All Characters Leading to the Climax

& A Welcoming Connection to ‘The Wizard of Oz’!

The third highlight that enhances the fun of 〈Wicked: For Good〉 lies in the changes of the characters surrounding ‘Elphaba’ and ‘Glinda’. 'Fiyero', who had a significant presence in 〈Wicked〉, appears with a more serious demeanor and makes choices that change the fate of the two witches, while 'The Wizard', who was favored by all in Oz, shows a human side as he struggles with anxiety and regret while enjoying power. 'Madame Morrible' begins to openly reveal her inner ambitions and causes stormy events that heighten the tension. Additionally, the foreshadowing hidden in 〈Wicked〉 gradually reveals connections to the novel 'The Wizard of Oz', providing audiences with a unique enjoyment. "Is it because of the actors' performances that I ended up shedding tears again?" and "The storytelling and direction to showcase and unravel various emotions such as friendship and love were perfect," the synergy of the actors returning as more dimensional characters is shining and drawing rave reviews.

GOOD 4. Top-Quality Visuals, The Most Fantastic Cinematic Experience of 2025

The Birth of the Best Musical Film to Conclude This Year!

〈Wicked: For Good〉 offers the most fantastic cinematic experience of 2025 with its top-quality visuals and the delicate direction of director Jon Chu. Captivating the eyes and ears with stunning visuals and music, 〈Wicked: For Good〉 invites audiences back into the world of Oz, resonating with empathy and support across all generations, establishing itself as the best musical film to conclude this year. In particular, North American media Deadline predicts that 〈Wicked: For Good〉 will record the highest weekend opening revenue of the year locally, and is expected to surpass $200 million in global box office revenue, renewing the record for the highest opening revenue for a Broadway musical film adaptation once again. As 〈Wicked: For Good〉 has captivated the hearts of audiences in South Korea and around the world, anticipation is rising for what kind of box office history it will write in the future.