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Wicked: For Good sequel hits theaters, fans weigh in on the magic

Elphaba (left) is wearing a black jacket with her hair pulled back along with her green skin. Glinda (right) has her blonde hair in pig tails and a pink top. The two stare longingly at the sky with the sky peaking in between their shoulders. They are in a poppy field.
Ariana Grande-Butera and Cynthia Erivo star in Jon M. Chu's film adaptation of "Wicked." (Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Fans are excited for the release of Wicked: For Good, the follow-up to the hit musical adaptation. Early viewers praised the film’s take on themes of good, evil, and prejudice, while USC students said the sequel brought new energy and depth, compared to the stage version.