Wicked: For Good Soundtrack Released With New Songs By Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande

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The hugely popular story of Wicked has reached its exciting conclusion. To celebrate the release of the final movie, Republic and Verve Records have released Wicked: For Good — The Soundtrack, featuring new songs and bringing the emotional story of Elphaba and Glinda to a close.

After the success of the first movie’s soundtrack, which was nominated for a Grammy, this new release has a lot to live up to. Wicked: For Good isn’t just a typical sequel—it’s the conclusion to a huge cultural moment that’s been a major topic in film, theater, and music for over a year. While the first film showed us the world of Oz on screen, this one focuses more on the characters’ feelings and the incredible music that has made Wicked so popular for over twenty years.

New Songs, Soaring Emotional Peaks & A Finale That Hits Hard

The movie’s soundtrack features two new songs by the renowned Stephen Schwartz. Cynthia Erivo powerfully performs “No Place Like Home,” a deeply moving song that reflects all Elphaba has been through. Ariana Grande’s “The Girl in the Bubble” is a polished yet complex song showcasing Glinda, and it’s more dramatic than her previous work. The soundtrack also includes “The Wicked Witch of the East,” a song fans have long requested, which reveals previously untold parts of the story.

The second half of the album continues to develop the story established in the first part. It features both large, group performances like “Every Day More Wicked” and quieter, more personal songs such as “I’m Not That Girl (Reprise).” Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, and Ethan Slater all reprise their roles as the story comes to a close. The emotional impact of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo singing their duet, “For Good,” perfectly matches the film’s ending for their characters.

Limited Editions & Exclusive Variants

Physical copies of the album, like double vinyl, a special picture disc, and exclusive versions at stores like Target, Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble, were also released today. This wide range of formats suggests the creators want to keep the excitement going long after the initial release.

The release of the soundtrack highlights just how unusual it is for a movie musical to create this much lasting excitement. With its new songs, large cast, and powerful ending, Wicked: For Good seems likely to repeat the success of the first film during awards season. And as audiences prepare to see the final part of the witches’ story, the soundtrack perfectly delivers what it needed to – it brings everything together.

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2025-11-21 16:41