It has taken Wicked 20 years to make it to the big screen. Though speculation could abound for days about why that was, the first film in this two-part adaptation proves that it was worth the wait.

"Wicked" part two is slated to premiere in U.S. theaters on Nov. 21, 2025. Maria Cortes Gonzalez from the El Paso Times and Meredith G. White from the Arizona Republic contributed to this report.

While Wicked Part One may be only half of the story, it still feels satisfying and ends with a strong emotional punch.

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