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

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 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.
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For Good' rather than simply calling it 'Part Two'.
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
‘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 Star Cynthia Erivo 'Really' Wants to Play X-Men's Storm in the MCU
The character known as Ororo Munroe first appeared in 1975's Giant-Size X-Men #1. Hailing from a long line of African ...
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 ...
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WICKED: FOR GOOD Footage Reveals New Looks For Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba & Ariana Grande's Glinda - SPOILERS
For Good, has leaked online and it features a sneak peek at the new looks for Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's ...
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.
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WICKED: FOR GOOD May Include Cut Scenes From Part One
In an interview at the Golden Globes, Wicked director Jon M. Chu revealed that some scenes, such as the friendship montage ...
Cynthia Erivo Cowrote New ‘Wicked: For Good’ Song That ‘Speaks to the Heart of Who Elphaba Is’
Wicked: For Good, the second part of the popular movie musical, will include brand-new music that deviates from the original ...
Jon M. Chu on Favorite ‘Wicked' Press Tour Moments & Talks ‘Wicked: For Good' | Golden Globes 2025
Golden Globes, director Jon M. Chu chats with THR and talks about some of his favorite moments of the Wicked press tour. Plus ...