This special event will bring fans, industry insiders, and the global “Wicked” community closer than ever to the epic conclusion of the global cinematic phenomenon.

Scroll on to see who showed up and what they wore to the NYC red carpet premiere of Wicked: For Good. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the “Wicked: For Good” New York Premiere held at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on November 17, 2025 in New York, New York.

And though she tried to stay completely silent, Erivo did ultimately let out a few gentle words of her own. Speaking in a soft whisper — after signaling to Grande to relay the message — she said, “It’s really beautiful that we’re finishing here [in New York] where it started.”

As the world anticipates the return of Oz’s most famous witches, who soar back onto cinema screens tomorrow, early reviews for Wicked: For Good suggest audiences are in for a treat. However, some critics say the prequel falls short of expectations.

For Good" premiere in New York City was also affected on Monday evening: Cynthia Erivo could barely speak, which is why she and her colleague Ariana Grande largely skipped interviews.

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and Ethan Slater reunited at the New York premiere of Wicked: For Good, the follow-up to the Jon M. Chu-directed 2024 movie.

For Good” is about to hit theaters, what many forget is that “Wicked” the musical didn’t start off as a surefire juggernaut that was destined to gross $6 billion.

"Wicked: For Good" director Jon M. Chu made the film's New York premiere a family affair on Monday, after missing last year's "Wicked" premiere in Los Angeles for the birth of his youngest child.

Judy Garland's daughter Lorna Luft expressed appreciation for the cast of Wicked during the Red Diamond 95th Anniversary Gala at The Pierre Hotel in New York City on November 20.