WICKED FOR GOOD: Ariana Grande's Oscar Push & The Secrets Behind The Sequel | Watch Party

Did Wicked: For Good live up to the spellbinding hype? In today’s episode, we break down the standout performances, the wildest behind-the-scenes details, and the universe-defining choices that make this sequel such a ride.

You'll learn:
– Why Ariana Grande’s Glinda is at the centre of the Oscar buzz (and what critics are actually saying)
– The Wicked lore you definitely missed, from book-to-stage-to-screen changes
– The steamy scene that got completely reimagined on film
– How the costumes, new songs and world-building came together for the Part Two fans waited a year for.

Plus… we unpack the press chaos, the original Broadway callbacks, and the sneaky easter eggs you may not have clocked.

This episode dives deep into the second instalment of the Wicked franchise — a movie decades in the making — and explores the performances, production choices and universe shifts that have fans losing their minds.

00:00 - Welcome: The Most Anticipated Film of 2025
01:34 - Ariana Grande is the Key Performer & Oscar Buzz
02:40 - Glinda’s Character Arc & Loss of Innocence
04:40 - The Power of "For Good" & The OG Cast
07:18 - Standout Supporting Cast: Bowen Yang’s Under-utilised Talent
11:12 - Best Supporting Actress: Is Ariana Getting the Oscar?
13:43 - Law Roach & The Strategic Press Cycle
15:01 - Why the Sequel Press Run Was So Quiet
16:10 - Wicked Lore: The Wizard of Oz Books & TikTok Historians
19:00 - The Nessarose Character Change and Ableism
21:17 - The Truth About the "As Long as You're Mine" Scene
24:32 - Two Films vs. One Film: Did It Work?
27:07 - Why the Movie is Titled "Wicked For Good"
28:49 - Glinda’s Dior Meets Marie-Antoinette Costumes
32:37 - The Tin Man & The "Horrendous" Scarecrow
35:41 - Why They Made the Scarecrow Unattractive
38:14 - Elphaba’s "Witchy Woo" Perfume & Punk Wardrobe
41:17 - The New Original Songs (For Oscar Eligibility)
44:46 - The Dorothy Casting Mystery
47:38 - Aussie Animals in Oz
49:45 - Final Verdict: Our Wicked For Good Ratings