Will There Be a Wicked 3? Latest Updates, Cast Quotes & Studio Info (2025)

“Will there be a Wicked 3?” has quickly become one of the most-searched Wicked questions online — especially after the release of Wicked: For Good. Fans want to know whether a third movie could continue the story, reunite the cast, or expand the world of Oz beyond the stage musical’s ending.

Quick Answer: Is Wicked 3 Happening?

As of early 2025, Universal has not announced a third Wicked film. The duology — Wicked (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025) — is officially described as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Broadway musical. There has been:

• No trilogy announcement
• No official press release mentioning a third film
• No confirmed production plans
• No release date or title registered anywhere publicly

But — and this is important — no one has shut the door either. Every interview so far hints at “never say never,” not “absolutely not.”

What the Studio Has Said

Universal heavily emphasized that splitting Wicked into two films was a creative necessity — not the beginning of a trilogy. The studio consistently referred to the project as a two-part adaptation.

This means that unless they announce otherwise, Wicked 1 and 2 are meant to be a complete, self-contained story.

What the Cast Has Said So Far

Interviews around the release of both films include playful comments like:

• “We’ll see what the future holds.”
• “Fans always find a way to keep Oz going.”
• “Wicked ends where the musical ends — but Oz is big.”

Nobody has confirmed a third movie, but nobody has definitively denied the possibility of future stories either.

Is Universal Developing New Oz Projects?

Industry chatter has suggested that new Oz-related titles may be in very early development. These might not be “Wicked 3” specifically, but any new Oz project sparks fan theories about whether it could connect to the Wicked universe.

How the Ending of Wicked: For Good Leaves Room for More

Without spoiling the film, the ending of Wicked: For Good is emotionally complete but leaves thematic and political room for new stories in Oz:

• Glinda’s leadership and the future of Oz
• The public myth vs reality of the “Wicked Witch”
• What happens after the truth finally comes out

Our Wicked: For Good ending breakdown dives deeper into the specific ways the finale could support more storytelling.

Could Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Return?

Any direct sequel would depend on:

• Interest from the cast
• Schedules
• Whether the story warrants their characters returning

A Wicked 3 that follows Elphaba and Glinda again is not impossible — the films end in a way that suggests the world around them still has ripple effects.

So… Will Wicked 3 Ever Happen?

Here’s the honest, realistic answer:

Wicked 3 isn’t happening now, but Oz is rich enough that something could happen later.

If Universal decides to return to this universe:

• It could be a direct sequel
• A character spin-off
• A story set years after the events we know
• A reinterpretation from another perspective (Dorothy, the citizens of Oz, etc.)

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