Wicked: For Good

"Wicked: For Good" (Part 2 of the Wicked adaptation) amplifies social justice themes from the musical, centering Elphaba's fight against prejudice, oppression, and corrupt authority as a green-skinned outcast symbolizing marginalized identities. Animal rights advocacy (via Dr. Dillamond) and critiques of propaganda echo identity politics and anti-discrimination messaging. Diverse casting (Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey) prioritizes inclusion, with strong female empowerment arcs for Elphaba and Glinda. While storytelling and music remain strong, progressive undertones—like defying systemic injustice—often drive the narrative, making it heavily "woke."