{"id":14925,"date":"2025-11-06T22:36:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T02:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/jon-m-chu-rules-out-wicked-part-3-confirms-two-movie-duology-end-of-an-era\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T22:36:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T02:36:56","slug":"36349-jon-m-chu-rules-out-wicked-part-3-confirms-two-movie-duology-end-of-an-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/36349-jon-m-chu-rules-out-wicked-part-3-confirms-two-movie-duology-end-of-an-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Jon M Chu rules out Wicked Part 3, confirms two-movie duology &#8216;end of an era&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Jon M. Chu<\/b> just shut down <b>Wicked Part 3<\/b> speculation. The director confirmed <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> stands as a definitive two-movie duology on <b>November 4, 2025<\/b>. He called it the &#8220;end of an era.&#8221; Yet he left one tiny door open for the future.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> releases theatrically on <b>November 21, 2025<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Jon M. Chu<\/b> confirmed no third film is planned as of now<\/li>\n<li>Director stated this was &#8220;always meant to be a <b>two-movie experience<\/b>&#8220;<\/li>\n<li><b>Cynthia Erivo<\/b> and <b>Ariana Grande<\/b> complete their journey in part two<\/li>\n<li>Spinoffs possible but not confirmed; details remain strictly under wraps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Chu Revealed About the Franchise&#8217;s Future<\/h2>\n<p><b>Jon M. Chu<\/b> made his position crystal clear during the <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> Brazil premiere. When asked about a third installment, he said directly: &#8220;I am not.&#8221; He added emphatically, &#8220;As far as I know, this was always meant to be a two-movie experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Crazy Rich Asians<\/b> director emphasized that <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> represents &#8220;the end of an era.&#8221; Still, he added a strategic caveat. &#8220;You never know,&#8221; he said with reservation. &#8220;People want that, but they have to see movie two first. Maybe the audience could tell us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;Listen, you never know, but yes. As far as I know, this was always meant to be a two-movie experience. This is the end of an era, but you never know.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>Jon M. Chu<\/b>, Director of Wicked<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This statement differs sharply from previous hints. Earlier, <b>composer Stephen Schwartz<\/b> and screenwriter <b>Winnie Holzman<\/b> suggested future projects were brewing. Back in <b>November 2024<\/b>, they hinted at &#8220;something under wraps&#8221; that wasn&#8217;t called <b>Wicked Part 3 or 4<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2>What This Means for the Wicked Universe<\/h2>\n<p>For dedicated fans, <b>Chu&#8217;s<\/b> comments settle the immediate future. The <b>Wicked<\/b> saga will conclude with <b>Cynthia Erivo<\/b> and <b>Ariana Grande<\/b> wrapping up their iconic roles. The two-film structure allows the complete story to breathe without stretching thin.<\/p>\n<p>However, the director&#8217;s &#8220;you never know&#8221; comment leaves room for imagination. Spinoffs remain theoretically possible. <b>Stephen Schwartz<\/b> and <b>Winnie Holzman<\/b> have hinted creative teams are discussing alternatives. These might explore other characters or timelines within the <b>Oz<\/b> universe.<\/p>\n<p><b>Universal Pictures<\/b> would likely green-light continuation projects if <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> matches or exceeds the first film&#8217;s massive success. The original earned <b>$756.4 million<\/b> globally, making it the highest-grossing musical film adaptation ever.<\/p>\n<h2>The Box Office Momentum Behind Wicked: For Good<\/h2>\n<p>Box office projections paint an aggressive picture for the sequel. Industry trackers expect <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> to open between <b>$115 million and $190 million<\/b> domestically.<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 15px 0'>\n<tr style='background-color: #f0f0f0'>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'>Metric<\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'>Wicked: Part One (2024)<\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'>Wicked: For Good (Projected)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Global Box Office<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>$756.4 million<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Potentially higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Opening Weekend (US)<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Approximately $110-114 million<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>$115-190 million<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Production Budget<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>$150 million<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Comparable or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Highest-Grossing Musical Adaptation<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Yes<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Could extend record<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Strong presales suggest audiences are ready. <b>Fandango<\/b> reported that <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> set records for <b>2025&#8217;s best first-day ticket pre-seller<\/b>, surpassing even major releases like <b>Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>If the sequel delivers commercially, franchise conversations shift dramatically. Executives would have leverage to push for spinoffs or extended universe projects.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Next After the Duology Closes<\/h2>\n<p><b>Stephen Schwartz<\/b> and <b>Winnie Holzman<\/b> remain coy about future projects. They&#8217;ve confirmed discussions but provided zero concrete details.<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 15px 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li>Potential spinoff films exploring other <b>Oz<\/b> characters could emerge<\/li>\n<li>The characters or timeline could shift to different eras within the story<\/li>\n<li>Theatrical releases might focus on supporting cast members from the musical<\/li>\n<li>Streaming projects could expand the universe without theatrical releases<\/li>\n<li><b>Jon M. Chu<\/b> would likely not direct future projects if they&#8217;re greenlit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For now, <b>Chu&#8217;s<\/b> focus remains singular: deliver a satisfying conclusion to <b>Elphaba<\/b> and <b>Glinda&#8217;s<\/b> friendship and rivalry on <b>November 21<\/b>. He previously told <b>People Magazine<\/b> fans would see &#8220;both movies as one&#8221; rather than separate installments.<\/p>\n<h2>Will the Wicked Duology Really End at Two Movies?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Entertainment history<\/b> suggests franchise declarations warrant skepticism. Directors often claim finality, only to greenlight sequels years later when money flows. Yet <b>Chu<\/b> seems genuinely committed to this conclusion.<\/p>\n<p>However, the &#8220;you never know&#8221; comment reveals Hollywood&#8217;s golden rule: never shut any door permanently. If <b>Wicked: For Good<\/b> reaches <b>$1 billion globally<\/b>, suddenly a third film becomes &#8220;essential storytelling.&#8221; If it underperforms, the duology naturally becomes the ending.<\/p>\n<p>The real question for fans: Do you want <b>Wicked<\/b> to continue beyond two films? Or does concluding with <b>Elphaba<\/b> and <b>Glinda&#8217;s<\/b> story feel right? <b>Chu<\/b> seems ready to listen.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Elle<\/b> &#8211; Jon M. Chu addresses future of Wicked franchise and potential spinoffs<\/li>\n<li><b>Yardbarker\/BANG Showbiz<\/b> &#8211; Director confirms duology structure and end-of-era statement<\/li>\n<li><b>Deadline Hollywood<\/b> &#8211; Box office projections and presale tracking data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":14924,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jon M. 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