Spotlight MOVIE REVIEW Review: Ariana Grande creates magic in ‘Wicked: For Good’ Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises Nov 29, 2025 Nov 29, 2025 Updated Mar 2, 2026 0 × Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises Bruce Miller, Lee Enterprises' entertainment reporter, says that "Wicked: For Good" lets Ariana Grande come out of her co-stars' shadows. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Ariana Grande soars in “Wicked: For Good.” kA 4=2DDlQI0|D@}@C>2=Q 52E2\@=<\4@AJ\D@FC46lQ|6DD286q@5JQm$96 86ED >@C6 E@ 5@ 2D v=:?52[ E96 8@@5 H:E49[ :? E96 D64@?5 A2CE @7 E96 DE@CJ @7 EH@ 7C:6?5D] vC2?56 5@6D?’E H2DE6 2 D64@?5[ 5:88:?8 :?E@ E96 >@C6 5C2>2E:4 >@>6?ED H:E9 8FDE@]k^Am Ariana Grande stars in "Wicked for Good." Universal Pictures kA 4=2DDlQI0|D@}@C>2=Qm(96? 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Miller Lee Enterprises Movies & TV 'Wicked: For Good' star Cynthia Erivo says it pays to dissect the lyrics Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises Review: “Wicked: For Good” Rated: PG for violence, adult situationsStars: 3 starsBruce’s take: It’s great to see the sequel without waiting five years, but you do need to see the earlier film to understand this one. 0 Comments Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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