1 Year On, Wicked’s Most Divisive Choice Is Even Smarter

With excitement building for the release of Wicked: For Good, the decision to split the story into two films now makes perfect sense. The year-long gap isn’t a pause in the narrative, but a deliberate choice to give audiences time to reflect on Elphaba’s actions and the long-term impact on the characters. Rather than a departure from the original story, it’s a way to emphasize the emotional weight and political themes that will unfold in Oz.







