Jon M. Chu really did not want to call his next movie Wicked

‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Defends ‘For Good’ Sequel Title: ‘Who Wants a Movie Called “Wicked: Part Two”?’
“ Wicked: Part Two’s” official title, “Wicked: For Good,” prompted some mixed reactions online when it was first revealed in December. Director Jon M. Chu, however, believes the title of the second installment has certainly been changed for the better.
Wicked: For Good Director Jon M. Chu Explains Reason for Sequel's Title
For Good. Director Jon M. Chu believes changing the title to reflect a phrase in the script was the right decision. "Who wants a movie called Wicked: Part Two?” Chu said at the National Board of Review Awards.
‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu hopes we can all channel a bit more Elphaba
Contemplating making "Wicked" amid the pandemic, director Jon M. Chu found powerful meaning in Elphaba’s words: “Something has changed within me, something's not the same.”
Jon M. Chu really did not want to call his next movie Wicked: Part Two
For a guy who’s spent the last several years of his life taking a well-known pop culture artifact and breaking it into two distinct parts, Jon M. Chu sure does have a lot of contempt for calling films “Part Two.
Jon M. Chu on Being 'Harrassed' to Release Shirtless Jonathan Bailey Scene in Wicked
Jon M. Chu chats with ET's Rachel Smith at the 2025 National Board of Review Gala in New York City, where he reflects on his recent Golden Globes win and gives fans a glimpse of what’s ahead for 'Wicked: For Good.
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'Wicked' leads Broadway to second-highest grossing week ever
The record-breaking $5,037,392 for "Wicked" contributed to what Crain's has confirmed was the second-highest grossing week in ...
NBR Awards: Ryan Reynolds Honors ‘Wicked,’ Jokingly Takes Aim at “Too Perfect” Jonathan Bailey
Praising the National Board of Review's pick for the best film of 2024, the actor made his first public appearance since wife ...
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'Wicked' star Jonathan Bailey hints major 'tonal shift' in sequel
Actor Jonathan Bailey has spoken exclusively about the upcoming second movie to his blockbuster musical, Wicked. While ...
Jonathan Bailey Teases ‘Wicked: For Good’: ‘Really Excited for the Tonal Shift’
“ Wicked Part 2,” now titled “Wicked: For Good,” will hit theaters on November 21, 2025 — and the cast is just as excited as ...
Watch ‘Wicked' Online: The Hit Musical Film Is Now Available to Stream From Home
How to Stream Wicked Online . Want to stream Wicked online? While you can now stream Wicked: Part Oneon Prime Video, an ...
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Wicked completely changed Elphaba, Glinda and Fiyero's love triangle from the book
In Gregory Maguire's original 1995 book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, there isn't any romantic relationship between Fiyero and Glinda. Not only that but Fiyero is only a ...
‘Wicked’ at the Golden Globes: From That “Holding Space” Meme to Michelle Yeoh “Serving Mother”
The Jon M. Chu film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande only won one award but it was at the center of fun moments ...
Cynthia Erivo Names Iconic Character She Wants To Play After Wicked
Cynthia Erivo has revealed there’s a part she’s hoping to play next after landing the role of a lifetime as Elphaba in Wicked ...