Wicked 2’srelease date has been changed, moving it away from a worthy contender. The firstWickedis set to release on November 22.Wickedis the first of a two-part adaptationof the beloved Broadway musical and serves as a prequel toThe Wizard of Oz, starring Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), Ariana Grande (Glinda), Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and Peter Dinklage.
According toVariety,the sequel toWickedhas officially moved up its release date. Instead of coming out on July 10, 2025,Wicked 2will release on July 15, 2025. This will be a debut that’s five days earlier than the release of its main contender,Zootopia 2,the highly anticipated Disney sequel.
Wicked Part 1 Also Changed Release Dates To Avoid Competition From Disney
These Schedule Changes Will Ultimately Benefit The Wicked Movies
This won’t be the first time Universal changed release dates to avoid a head-to-head collision with Disney. In July,the firstWickedchanged its schedule to avoid butting heads withMoana 2,a film from a studio that’s no stranger to musicals. WhileWickedwill still have to face competition from theupcomingGladiator II, also coming out August 01, 2025, it’s better than facing another musical that’s also a highly anticipated sequel.
The schedule change for Wicked 2 is a promising update, putting the film in a slot that has more opportunity and less competition than its previous release date.
The schedule change forWicked 2is a promising update, putting the film in a slot that has more opportunity and less competition than its previous release date. The only other noteworthy movie coming out August 23, 2025 is a biblical-animated film based on the Old Testament’s King David. The move should bode well forWicked 2, as itgives the movie an opening weekend unburdened by another potential blockbuster.
Opening weekends make or break a film, so changing release dates is standard behavior that usually comes with promising results. However,Wicked 2’s successis not only dependent on its opening weekend, but also on the success of its predecessor. Thankfully, the first film has better chances with its current release date, possibly foreshadowing a bright future forWicked 2.
Wicked: For Good
Cast
Wicked: For Good concludes the two-part film adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical.
