Wicked Trailer: Every Detail!

The trailer for the upcoming film Wicked: For Good has landed—and it’s stirring up excitement, debate and reflection in equal measure. In this sequel, the lush, magical world of Oz takes on darker tones: Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo) is now branded the Wicked Witch of the West and living in hiding, while Glinda (played by Ariana Grande) has become a glamorous symbol of “Good” in the Emerald City. The trailer flashes grand visuals—wizard parades, ribboned flying brooms, and rebellious animals under oppression—and at its heart is a relationship between Elphaba and Glinda that looks deeper than ever. The mood shift is clear: where the earlier story focused on friendship, learning and discovery, this trailer promises conflict, awakening and transformation. And many fans are reading the emotional intensity between the two lead characters—those lingering glances, the shared fight, the sense of an unspoken bond—as more than just friendship. In fact, on the press tour, Grande suggested that Glinda “might be a little in the closet” when it comes to her identity, and Erivo spoke of the connection between the witches in terms of “true love.” These moments have reignited long-running fan conversations about the characters being queer icons or even romantic partners. But along with the hope, there’s also concern. Some fans worry the story is now so focused on spectacle—notably massive battles and CG sequences—that it may lose the emotional intimacy and character journey they loved. Others note that by hinting so strongly at romance and identity themes, the film is raising expectations that it may struggle to fully meet. Are the queer readings going to be honored in the story, or will they stay as subtext? Will the boldness of change trade away the warmth of the original stage version? Still, the buzz is undeniable. The trailer doesn’t just tease a movie—it offers a world that feels inclusive, urgent and alive. If nothing else, it’s sparking conversation among long-time fans and new viewers alike about identity, power and belonging in the story of Oz. When Wicked: For Good hits theatres, it won’t just be a cinematic event—it will feel like a cultural moment. And the trailer’s details—visual, emotional and symbolic—are already giving us a lot to unpack.