For every great movie in 2025, it felt as if there were many more disappointments, from the failure to live up to an inventive concept in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey and an abandoning of horror roots in M3GAN 2.0 to Daniel Day-Lewis‘s disappointing return to acting in Anemone and the MCU’s box office flop Captain America: Brave New World. Although these films disappointed, there was little discussion before their release about Academy Awards’ potential.
One of the most disappointing movies of 2025, the musical sequel Wicked: For Good, didn’t necessarily lack in quality, but as a film that seemed destined for Academy triumph before it was released, there is no doubt it underwhelmed. Entirely shut out of the ceremony with zero nominations, the sequel was a far cry from the ten nominations and two wins of the first installment. For most who were doting fans of the first film, the Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-led sequel didn’t live up to the hype, although that at least falls in line with the opinion of most on the stage show.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked: For Good might’ve lacked in overall quality, but it did not disappoint during its theatrical run. Against a reported budget of $150 million, the sequel returned a global haul of $532 million. Split between a domestic haul of $343 million and a further $189 million from overseas markets, Wicked: For Good is still proving popular four months later, officially topping the Peacock streaming charts in the U.S.
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What Did Collider Say About ‘Wicked: For Good’?
Although some critics were quick to acknowledge the flaws in this sequel, Collider’s Therese Lacson was a big admirer of Wicked: For Good. In her review on Collider, she awarded the film a strong 8/10, saying, “Wicked: For Good is not only a loyal adaptation, but it also builds on what works from the first film while leaning into its lead performances.” She added, “The characters are more mature and nuanced, making it a worthy successor to the first movie. It doesn’t surpass Wicked, but as a double feature, it does justice to one of the best musicals ever, and that’s not an easy feat to accomplish.”
Wicked: For Good is available to watch on Peacock. Stay tuned to Collider for the latest stories.
- Release Date
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November 21, 2025
- Runtime
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137 Minutes
