Wicked Trailer *REACTION*

[@Mkm20576]

At first when I heard Glinda talking, I thought I was hearing Kristen Chenoweth, which I am not mad at. Overall, I'm very pleased so far with what I see. John Chu is an amazing visionary. Kudos to the entire cast & crew.

[@drewlowe8312]

@kcrab24Kristin mentored Ariana so not surprised

[@NinjaNiko9]

I was speechless the first time I saw this trailer. Ariana is definitely channeling Kristin Chenoweth a little bit as Glinda. She's going to surprise us in a good way. Wicked is one, if not, THE most anticipated movies of this year. Can it be November already?

[@brigittegill808]

I love how Ariana is emanating Kristen Chenoweth's version of Glinda. From the high, soft voice to the accent. Its perfect.

[@joeymag593]

This trailer has me SO pumped! The visuals are incredible. Ariana's delivery is very much channeling Kristin Chenoweth's Glinda while keeping it her own. Cynthia is a powerhouse. Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Blum are smart choices, too. Also there's no way they're making it a single movie now. Universal is definitely banking on each half raking in money this holiday season and next. I have a feeling that the naming convention will be "Wicked" for the first and something like "Wicked: Act II" or "Wicked: For Good" for the second movie.

[@cameronsilas]

Oh I looooove the title “Wicked: For Good”

[@ariespecula]

I'm honestly SO excited that both Act 1 and Act 2 are going to be around 2 hours long each because the book has SO much depth politically that the musical never covered. It should be a fresh and amazing concept this time around and I can't wait!

[@salamandertoast]

Love the trailer! It does look to me like they're still doing it in two installments, everything in this is from the first act of the musical. From what I've seen online they're calling them "Wicked" and "Wicked Part Two"

[@erikdaniels0n]

The “Part 1 and Part 2” thing is because director Jon M Chu refused to cut any songs and Universal refused to let him make this a like close to 3 hours/3 hour+ epic like something like Dune because they’re trying to market it to families. While you might say “the show is able to tell its story in under 3 hours in a 2 act structure”, they were always going to pull from the original book as well as add new things of their own. That was inevitable. I do love that they made Dr Dillamond a fully CGI goat. I don’t know why I expected Peter Dinklage to just wear a costume like in the snow 😂

[@PippitheDruid]

I REALLY hope they pull from the book. I LOVED that book!

[@xDarthSTYXx]

Wouldn't have had to cut anything....the show is only 2 1/2 hours long.

[@erikdaniels0n]

@@xDarthSTYXxas I said, they are clearly expanding on the story here

[@xDarthSTYXx]

@@erikdaniels0n ...which is absolutely not necessary.

[@NeelTheSphynx]

​@@xDarthSTYXxYes but why simply stop at what is necessary?

[@andre1999o]

Full disclosure: I've never seen the show, but I love the Oz books and this looks very interesting.

[@PippitheDruid]

The first book, Wicked, is very good. I need to reread them all, but Son of a Witch wasn’t bad, and Lion Among Men was just awful to me.

[@Adam.Eppy86]

So different feel

[@ashleighpayne7211]

This is cleeeeeeaaarly a part one trailer! It looks like Act 1 on steroids 😍

[@TerriHamrick-xo6ds]

This is Part 1. Warner Brothers did the same thing with IT & Dune...they left off the number until the end. As far as the singing...Studios get nervous advertising movies as musicals. They did it with Into The Woods, Greatest Showman & Wonka. For my money...we got more vocals than I expected. Can't wait for November.

[@tigerunicornpegases]

The way wonka wasn't promoted as a musical 😭😭😭 I was SHOOK going watching that damn movie

[@Adam-cs8uz]

Even Barbie movie never showed the I'm just Ken song from the trailers, only a few weeks, days before the release they showed the song online

[@OutcastLove365]

@@tigerunicornpegasesI mean it’s Wonka though, I kinda had a feeling it would be a musical

[@furrycheetah]

Hollywood is afraid of taking risk

[@Charlierose214]

I love that they’re breaking it into two parts mixing the musical/book elements, & considering Jon m chu directed in the heights & had to cut songs the decision for wicked to be cut for me is so great!

[@cassgraff]

I'm convinced that this is the trailer for the first movie because in the teasser trailer we saw Dorothy and that gang and events that happen in act 2 that we didn't see in this trailer

[@littleflick]

I feel like I could write an essay about Cynthia’s hand acting.

[@natoriousyes3773]

so my guess is that it will definitely end with defying gravity, and for part 2 they will probably implement a lot of things from the book. mind you, the book is very different from the musical. night and day difference. so there's a lot of directions they could go. very curious to see if they will do new original music too

[@sheriyl]

The trailer ends exactly at the end of act one so I am assuming that’s where the first movie will end as well. Now I can’t wait!!

[@FilmStocked]

You slayed with the lights 🤌

[@CeltycSparrow]

I am not familiar with this musical (though this trailer instantly made me fall in love. I have watched it like a million times, since it dropped.) but I THINK it they were two make it two parts, they should stop with Defying Gravity. Its a deeply emotional power ballad, much like Memory from Cats. I listened to the full version from Idina Menzel, and got CHILLS from it. I was crying. Anything after this song would be overshadowed if they didn't do it exactly right. If you end the first movie with that powerful song, it will be a triumph. It has been AWHILE since a movie has impressed me this much. I think this movie was created with love and passion and enthusiasm, by people who CLEARLY and DEEPLY care about Wicked and the characters and the story and the songs and they KNOW its a tossup, on whether a Broadway musical will work as a movie (i.e. 2019 Cats, for example) and this trailer is their way of assuring us that they got this. This isn't about awards or selling pretty toys....this is a love letter to Wicked and I feel like it honors it. I would be curious to hear the actresses response to how positively the fans have embraced this trailer. Maybe have Idina Menzel do Defying Gravity over the end credits as a tribute to the original Elphaba.

[@RihannaFanatic]

This is definitely a part 1... everything in the trailer is from Act 1 of the play

[@Theoneandonlydramaqueen.]

It's confirmed the film is split

[@peggyknecht5551]

I actually can't wait to see this movie! I really want to hear Jeff Goldbloom Sing as The Wizard. A friend and I sang For Good in our college choir concert. I sang Glinda's part, so I want to hear her, and Cynthia sing that song.

[@natoriousyes3773]

i also reccomend you to watch 'wicked passion project' if u haven't seen it yet. gave me full chills

[@cameronsilas]

I did!

[@qveen.artece]

The fact of Wicked and Moana 2 both coming in theaters on thanksgiving. Those are going to be some heavy box office numbers fr

[@haleyb692]

Cam, I absolutely love your reaction to the trailer! I loved the trailer! What a great surprise for us Wicked fans today! I'm so excited for the movie and to see the cast within it! 😄

[@Elphie-fi7iv]

The book is so detailed and everything is important! 2 movies were needed 🙌🏼✨

[@ferosha99]

Definitely Part 1. Everything in the trailer was only from Act 1 of the play (which we can assume is the template for Part 1)

[@kitanimboy]

Still two parts... There was so much of the original treatment left out of the stage show, and now, they have a chance to do the whole thing, sub-plot and all... It was my favourite movie to have ever worked on, out of over 60 spanning more than 30 years! Jon was wonderful...

[@toffermyc1999]

I also need to hear Jonathan singing but I love how they showed so much humor in this trailer. It’s the icing on the cake for me!

[@phoenixwing5133]

At first I wasn't sure about it being split into two parts but if you think about it, the musical itself is split into two different acts. It technically makes sense but who knows if that'll translate well to cinema. I certainly hope it does! This show was what got me so invested in musical theatre.

[@alyce831]

It is still in two parts. They are also going to use story from the book that wasn’t in the play and some songs that were cut from the play plus a few new ones from what I have seen. Those new ones could be just what was cut possibly.

[@XeonAlpha]

It’s definitely two parts. There’s only about 5 seconds of stuff that could be considered part of the second act of the show (like the smoking hat in the water) and those could be “flash forwards.” Wicked Part 2 will be out November 26, 2025.

[@drewe6871]

Wicked play was one of my favorite memories as a kid and there’s two parts because the play had an intermission and the last song of part one is the last song they did before intermission. Sorry I never care for plays but this one hits me.

[@WickedRegal]

I too wasn't sold on the movie when that original teaser trailer came out. I was worried but after this trailer drop... I'm beyond ecstatic how it seems to have turned out

[@lunaponce4068]

They confirmed that it ends with defying gravity with I couldn’t be happier about. This way we have time to flesh out all the characters and there is no need to cut out any songs, plot or character development

[@Adam-cs8uz]

Anybody complaing about not showing actors singing from this trailer should realize previous musicals movies never shows singing from trailers, Even Barbie movie never showed I"m just Ken song from there trailers until few weeks before movie released online. Enjoyed your reaction here Cam :)

[@nige13]

Apparently there are four new songs plus one song that was dropped from the original stage show thats been added back in the movie 💚💕💚💕 🥰 they are also singing live as the movie was recorded 🙂

[@AletoniMataitusi]

Early in the week i saw the producers interviews and clearly there's Part 2.... because you may have noticed that a whole slew of characters haven't been introduced yet....like the Scarecrow, Tin man, Lion, and forgot the other one....dang it!!! Anyways, I don't get why Glinda (an adult) was sorta surprised that Alphaba was GREEN... especially because the play showed that they knew each other when they were very young ..and since Alphaba's mother gave birth to Alphaba via an affair she had with the Wizard (i think that's the storyline)....so that makes the Wizard, Alphaba's Father!!! I think...and since it's a small town I'm sure the gossip news traveled real fast about the green baby produced via the Wizards affair ,!!!!

[@SeekersLegacy]

It absolutely is going to still be two parts yes. This trailer was focused on the first half, they plan on ending it at Defying Gravity. I don’t have a problem with two parts really, except part 2 is a year wait, Thanksgiving 2025. In fact I didn’t see anything in the story that went past Defying Gravity in this trailer. I think the bit with the burning of the giant wooden effigy of Elphaba is the beginning of the movie with “No One Mourns the Wicked”, and the bit in the trailer with Glinda in the bubble is her intro scene there.

[@danielsheahan1088]

I would definitely say it’s Part 1 - the only reason is because we would have gotten As Long As You’re Mine and For Good footage (even if not the audio). Either way, I’m here for it.

[@ethannielson942]

Unlike the original teaser trailer which showed scenes from Part Two, this kept everything confined to the first half of the show. And yes, the film has been divided into two parts, with Part One concluding with Defying Gravity. It looks fantastic though Universal is still downplaying the fact that it is indeed a full blown musical. Notice that none of the characters are seen singing in this trailer, which is rather odd to me. Musicals have a hit or miss reputation within the film industry and the marketers tend to downplay the fact that people will indeed be singing on screen. Since the songs are such an integral part of the show, it still seems odd to me than no one was shown singing. Part Two will be released on November 26th, 2025, a year following Part One which will be released on November 27th of this year. Winnie Holzman who adapted the Gregory Maguire novel chose to make it family friendly. The novel has elements that veer into X rated territory and the last thing the Broadway producers wanted was a show that excluded young people. A non-musical mini-series of the WICKED book is being adapted for television and will definitely not be aiming for a children’s audience. Salma Hayek’s production company will be producing it.

[@cameronsilas]

Yes okay I knew I felt like I had seen some part 2 stuff in the previous teaser!!! That’s why I was unsure!

[@ethannielson942]

@@cameronsilasI still think it should be released as one film. So it’s four plus hours, put in an Intermission and change a premium ticket price. A lot of added material that was not in the Broadway show will be included, including two new songs that will feature in Part Two. I also think Universal will push Cynthia Erivo as Best Actress for Part One and then the following year push Ariana Grande for Part Two. Though Elphaba is the showier role, many people feel that Galinda (Glinda) is actually the better role, because there is a real evolution to the character. Besides Glinda really shines in the second half.

[@mp3holder94]

I was very nervous and kind of annoyed about Ariana being casted but i stand corrected. She truly sounds amazing and looks like she’s going to kill role! Can’t wait!!

[@shawneldridge4465]

didn't even know what this was at first here, until I watched this Wicked trailer. now normally this wouldn't be my type of movie to go see but it does look very interesting. So I will definitely give this a chance and go see it.

[@iris-xo]

yeah i wonder if there's still a possibility of them having to do reshoots and thats why Ariana can't dye her hair back yet cuz originally she wasn't intending on releasing music during this time i think for that reason so ppl can separate the popstar from the character-- but she was right about her shedding away that image and really transforming into the character

[@mynamesSpartacus]

My theory is that the first film will end on a very somber note with Thank Goodness. Part II will open as a full remake to The Wizard of Oz and it will be TWOZ intercut with the second half of the musical and book for Wicked. I work in Hollywood and that's the only reason they really have to split this into two parts. They are making a full TWOZ remake within Wicked 2.

[@shpidoinkleboy]

Oh it’s definitely a part one film. To me the material shown (and not shown) really make it clear. And I’m actually at peace with it.

[@paulmurphy773]

it's still 2 parts, don't forget the trailers show elements of both parts

[@samanthaDH]

"Is that Ariana talking??" I STRAIGHT UP THOUGHT IT WAS KRISTEN CHEN UNTIL THEY PLAYED POPULAR

[@samanthaDH]

ARIANA IS SO VOCALLY AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@philipho188]

Defy Gravity is the thing u will see at end of part 1. I suspect they will expand on the second act and u might get more than a glimpse of Dorothy and Toto.

[@fatheranthony4pope]

Considering not a single shot in this was from Act II, I'd say it's reasonable to assume this is a film of only Act I...

[@Leaveit2Barker]

It makes perfect sense to split the films. We see the characters at 2 different times of their lives.

[@Alifirecat]

I had so much doubt about Ariana. I have been disappointed for years since the casting announcement, but this one trailer has banished all of my doubts and now I can't wait until November

[@cassgraff]

I'm really intrigued to see how Ariana presents Glinda given that Glinda is usually so bubbly and over the top, yet in this trailer it appears shes a little more toned down. It'll be interesting to see how the juxtaposition of the two characters feels given the stark contrast of the bubbly energetic Glinda to Elphaba's more serious and neutral character that I think does a great job at showing another side of how truly different the two are

[@Adam.Eppy86]

I’ve been terrified of Ariana grande, she doesn’t annunciate like ever… but I was crying throughout this. I’m officially counting down until I can see this, I’m so relieved to finally be excited!

[@littleflick]

Her “I couldn’t possibly, this is your moment, I’m coming” sold me.

[@NeelTheSphynx]

They are still doing it in 2 parts and this is specifically a part 1 trailer.

[@catieorth7686]

They are absolutely doing Part One and Part Two, with the most agonizingly long (one year) intermission. The trailer is for both parts….

[@TheCoasterGays]

Can I buy my tickets now or??? And I was anticipating this movie for SO long, and they cast Ariana, and I was so scared. But when that trailer opened, and I immediately thought it was Kristen. And when I had that thought without even thinking, I was on board. And her reaction when she finds out they are roommates. Dead.

[@dcemerald70]

I will never forget my first experience of seeing the musical and seeing all the beautiful sets and the costume designs, as well as the amazing talented cast. I really connected with Elphaba, so I am so hyped to see this iconic story come to the screen! Ironically the first musical I ever performed was the Wizard of Oz where I played Professor Marvel and the Wizard. And I even got the chance to perform the show again and share the stage with my nephew. 🧹🫧💚🩷

[@JosephV19]

Great reaction so excited 😊

[@urfavfrankieee]

just letting you know, there will be a part two, & it’s confirmed!

[@Mr4real93]

Loved your reaction 🫣

[@bobbybubby7977]

It’s definetly still 2 parts. It’s weird they’re not advertising it as such. I don’t think a lot of people even know it’s 2 parts.

[@joolaine]

Definitely just part one!

[@edisonabenojatv1215]

I dont know much Wicked the story in it but this looks good. I know only was the song Defying Gravity.

[@IfeoluwasimipoAdemuyiwa-oo3uw]

Yes ! It is a part 1

[@xandercrew6088]

Ok so I lost control watching it, it was sooo good, I think that Hollywood will want to get as much money as they can for the story so it’s probably still a part 2 but perhaps it doesn’t cut midway like the show. We shall see. I loved that I could forget it was Ariana grande too, I was worried this would all be horrific and so far it’s looking EPIC - told my whole family not to bother me during thanksgiving lmao

[@rooseveltpacheco2066]

this is absolutely just for part 1

[@blainedavis8819]

It looked like a part 1. I didn’t rlly see anything from act 2 besides the witches hat.

[@MacRich2324]

Great reaction. I'll have to check it out

[@jackson857]

Personally loved Ariana in this trailer. I think she's going to kill it.

[@RobloxXwiz]

it is a part 1

[@CtrlSinclair]

So hyped

[@MrErik052005]

I’m confused. U said you have seen Wicked but you think this movie is the whole play? This is Act 1 of the musical. Did you forget about Act 2?

[@JoeRoch1818]

The book is DEFINITELY darker themed, im half way through the book and it doesnt go into all the magic stuff and galinda was pretty snotty especially after certain events took place, no spoilers, and elphaba was mean, but you understand it cause of where she comes from how her parents were towards her, it doesnt give her the right to be that way, but it makes sense why she is

[@AymaraFernandez-ep7of]

Ngl but my mum legit did Arianas makeup

[@victorobanda769]

I wish these people could make hekaya za abunuwasi interesting story or tales of sun wukong

[@BobbyMoore2-mp8wb]

😊

[@artloveranimation]

Unfortunately I think they showed too much of Defying Gravity stuff because I do think it's gonna end there

[@joshuachelmo1475]

If you've seen Wicked many time you would know that the trailer isn't even showing the FULL story. Come on now.

[@Elphie-fi7iv]

Not a single scene from Act 2 It’s definitely just the first act oh and dear god read the book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cameronsilas]

Oh you do not need to take time out of your day to comment rudely on my video!!! In the previous trailer there were definitely shots from a part two with Dorothy, so my question is not an insane one. We also have no idea where they’re splitting the movies, if they’re going with where the play is split or not. Don’t be rude under my videos again, thank you. Have a nice day.

[@HsusmhSgsnan]

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[@Newhorizons4u]

They’ve clearly established it’s still in two parts as there are two release dates. Use your brain

[@Tarikkb]

I’m sorry but I’m still not convinced by Ariana’s acting , she’ll sound incredible and she looks amazing but I don’t see the *pop* that glinda is known for, I still think dove Cameron would’ve been the perfect glinda

[@gabbyxcc]

no ❤

[@Tarikkb]

@@gabbyxcc it’s literally just my opinion

[@legallywicked]

why do you feel the need to comment this on every wicked trailer video? you're entitled to your opinion, but ariana's glinda is more reminiscent of the earlier glinda's, that played the role in a more subtle way compared to the over the top nature of how she's played these days. she doesn't have to be crazy to be good. also, i don't really see how dove cameron would be any better, her acting is also pretty subtle.

[@Tarikkb]

@@legallywicked every wicked video ? I wrote it in only 2 videos 💀

[@legallywicked]

@@Tarikkb well my point still stands, you posted the same comment on more than one wicked trailer video, & people are going to respond to your opinion.

[@ScrapNfight]

Why do they have to make it look like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games?

[@TerriHamrick-xo6ds]

Because frankly...Emerald City has been around alot longer than either of those franchises. Alot longer.

[@ScrapNfight]

@@TerriHamrick-xo6ds Didn't stop them

[@TerriHamrick-xo6ds]

@@ScrapNfight Careful...your age is showing.

[@ScrapNfight]

@@TerriHamrick-xo6ds I'm okay with that

[@sarahj30]

I really hate that she’s just ripping off Kristin instead of making it her own. Cheap imitation of the one and only.

[@kelenaffqnklin]

Kristin herself gave Ariana her stamp of approval and guidance ; so get over yourself because your the only on mad 🤡

[@Mtrevin]

MOVIE OF THE YEAR! 🩷🫧💚 GIVE THEM ALL THEIR OSCAR RIGHT NOW!! 🫶🏼✨