Spotlight MOVIE REVIEW Review: Ariana Grande creates magic in ‘Wicked: For Good’ Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises Nov 29, 2025 Nov 29, 2025 Updated Dec 29, 2025 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 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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Universal Pictures kA 4=2DDlQI0|D@}@C>2=Qmw@H 2== E9:D DBF2C6D H:E9 vC68@CJ |28F:C6’D @C:8:?2= 3@@<D 56A6?5D @? 9@H 56G@E65 J@F 2C6 E@ E96 492C24E6CD 2?5 E96:C ;@FC?6JD] $@>6 >@G6D 2C6 >62?E 7@C 8@@5j @E96CD 2C6 36DE =67E H96C6 E96J @C:8:?2E65]k^Am kA 4=2DDlQI0|D@}@C>2=QmvC2?56[ E9@F89[ H2D C:89E E@ AFCDF6 96C C@=6 7C@> E96 >:?FE6 D96 H2D D>:EE6? H:E9 E96 qC@25H2J >FD:42=] $96’D H9J D@>6 492C24E6CD 2C6 D@ A@AF=2C]k^Am Movies & TV 'Wicked,' 'Predator' getting movie fans back into theaters | Streamed & Screened BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises Nation-world Jonathan Bailey named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive ASSOCIATED PRESS Movies & TV Ariana Grande says planning pays when approaching an epic like ‘Wicked’ Bruce R. 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. Related to this story 22 TV specials, movies and cultural events to watch this holiday season In this time of many platforms, it can be nearly impossible to see all the holiday specials and special episodes and still lead a normal life.… Now streaming and on DVD: ‘Caught Stealing’ deals with several cat-tastrophes Austin Butler may be the star of “Caught Stealing,” but a charming cat is the one who walks away with the film. 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Movies & TV 'Wicked,' 'Predator' getting movie fans back into theaters | Streamed & Screened BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises
Movies & TV Ariana Grande says planning pays when approaching an epic like ‘Wicked’ Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises
Movies & TV 'Wicked: For Good' star Cynthia Erivo says it pays to dissect the lyrics Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises
22 TV specials, movies and cultural events to watch this holiday season In this time of many platforms, it can be nearly impossible to see all the holiday specials and special episodes and still lead a normal life.…
Now streaming and on DVD: ‘Caught Stealing’ deals with several cat-tastrophes Austin Butler may be the star of “Caught Stealing,” but a charming cat is the one who walks away with the film.
The best films of 2025: ‘Hamnet,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ lead list This year’s best films come from a number of countries and feature some of the finest performances in decades.
Movies in a Minute: "Wicked: For Good" Bruce Miller, Lee Enterprises' entertainment reporter, says that "Wicked: For Good" lets Ariana Grande come out of her co-stars' shadows.
