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.
Jon M. Chu Says Fans Will 'Melt Into the Ground' Over Wicked: For Good
Jon M. Chu shares what audiences can expect with “Wicked: For Good”: “You’re not just going to cry, you’re going to melt into the ground. If you love (Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s) performances in movie one, just wait for what they do in this movie.” pic.twitter.com/dTdAl2Lj6T
Want to watch ‘Wicked’ from home? Here’s how to stream the blockbuster movie on Apple TV+
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande in a scene from the film "Wicked." The movie was released in theaters on Nov. 22, 2024, and became available to stream on Apple TV+ on Dec. 31. AP The blockbuster film “Wicked” debuted in theaters on Nov. 22, 2024.
‘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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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 ...
'Wicked' tops SAG Awards nominations as many big names are snubbed
Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations including ...
Ariana Grande Thanks Ryan Reynolds for ‘Most Generous' ‘Wicked' Praise: ‘You Really Moved Me'
Ariana Grande is thanking Ryan Reynolds for his kind words about Wicked at the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala.
‘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 Casts a Spell: How Her Elphaba Changed ‘Wicked’ for Good
So why does it seem as if she might have been born to play the iconic Wicked Witch of the West in “Wicked,” Jon M. Chu’s ...
‘Wicked,’ ‘Moana 2’ and More Among Gold House Gold List Winners
In a year when Asian Pacific creativity dominated the box office —”Moana 2″ and Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked” alone grossed over $1.2 ...
SAG Award Nominations 2025: ‘Wicked’ Casts a Strong Spell
The box office hit landed five nods, while “The Last Showgirl” received unexpected recognition for stars Pamela Anderson and ...
‘Wicked’ tops SAG Awards nominations, many big-names are snubbed
Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations.
Ryan Reynolds Shares Full-Circle Moment Seeing “Wicked” After Watching “The Wizard of Oz” with Daughter James in the Same Theater
The actor shares his four kids with wife Blake Lively Ryan Reynolds had a full-circle moment when he saw Wicked with his ...