What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedWicked: For Good
Jon M. Chu · Film · 2025
If you loved Wicked: For Good, start with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Lyman Frank Baum, 1999) — a book from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 1 podcast, each matched to Wicked: For Good across media.
What hooked you in Wicked: For Good was the way complex relationships between social outcasts redefine their surrounding worlds.
Start with the source
Adaptation
The Wizard of Oz
Victor Fleming · Film · 1939
Adaptation
Wicked
Jon M. Chu · Film · 2024
Books on the same thread
The Wizard of Oz
Lyman Frank Baum · Book · 2009
Explores: Journey of self-discovery, Good vs. Evil, The power of friendship.
If you appreciated the emotional stakes of Wicked: For Good, return to the origins of Oz to see how Dorothy’s journey of self-discovery mirrors Elphaba and Glinda’s transformation.
Elphie
Gregory Maguire · Book
Explores: coming of age, villain origin, social alienation.
Those drawn to the character-driven depth of Wicked: For Good will value this exploration of Elphaba’s early life, providing essential context for the social alienation seen onscreen.
The Magic of Oz
Lyman Frank Baum · Book · 1919
Shares a thread with Wicked: For Good: Good vs Evil.
The battle between good and evil drives the narrative of Wicked: For Good, and this tale offers a similar focus on loyalty and magic within the land of Oz.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Lyman Frank Baum · Book · 1999
Shares a thread with Wicked: For Good: Good vs Evil.
Fans of the world-building in Wicked: For Good will find the same classic charm here, grounding the iconic landscape that shaped Glinda and Elphaba’s final, pivotal choices.
Series on the same thread
Gachiakuta
Series · 2025
Explores: Wrongful Accusation, Social Outcasts, Revenge.
Much like the wrongful accusations faced in Wicked: For Good, this story centers on social outcasts fighting against corruption to find truth and personal redemption in a hostile world.
Good Omens
Neil Gaiman · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Wicked: For Good: Good vs Evil.
If the unlikely friendship at the core of Wicked: For Good resonated with you, you will appreciate this dynamic pair working together to navigate the fate of their world.
IT: Welcome to Derry
Andy Muschietti · Series · 2025
Explores: Childhood Trauma, Ancient Evil, Group of Friends.
The bond between misfits battling ancient evils in Wicked: For Good is echoed here, as a group of friends faces the secrets and dangers lurking within their own community.
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
Explores: Outsider Perspective, Coming-of-Age, Murder Investigation.
Wednesday’s journey as an outsider navigating an academy mirrors the coming-of-age themes in Wicked: For Good, capturing the struggle of finding one’s identity while building unexpected, challenging new friendships.
Podcasts on the same thread
WICKED: The Official Podcast
Podcast
Explores: movie making, musical adaptation, theatrical production.
Deepen your understanding of the production choices in Wicked: For Good by hearing the cast discuss how they brought this intricate, emotional story of friendship to the screen.
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Common questions
Is Wicked: For Good a direct sequel to the 2024 Wicked movie?
Yes, Wicked: For Good serves as the conclusion to the story started in the 2024 film Wicked. It follows Glinda and Elphaba as they reunite one final time to face an angry mob and determine the future of Oz through their friendship.
What order should I watch the Wicked movies and The Wizard of Oz?
To follow the narrative arc, you should watch Wicked followed by Wicked: For Good. These films act as prequels to the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, which is based on the 1999 book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Does Wicked: For Good resolve the conflict between Elphaba and Glinda?
In Wicked: For Good, the two characters must come together to address the rising mob. The story focuses on their singular friendship and the necessity of using honesty and empathy to change themselves and all of Oz for good.
Is the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz required viewing before Wicked: For Good?
While not strictly required, watching the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz provides context for the world of Oz. Wicked: For Good functions as a concluding chapter that reinterprets the history of these characters before the events depicted in the classic 1939 film.