The stars followed the Yellow Brick Road straight to Manhattan as the cast of Wicked: For Good — along with some very glamorous guests — lit up New York City for the film’s dazzling premiere. Director Jon M. Chu and his glittering cast are nearing the grand finale of their two-part cinematic journey, and if this carpet proved anything, it’s that the excitement around the concluding chapter is bigger and brighter than ever.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who have completely redefined what it means to be a modern Glinda and Elphaba, led the night’s arrivals. The pair have had a whirlwind press cycle this year, especially Grande, whose promotional path hasn’t been as smooth as her Glinda curls. After missing the Brazil premiere due to flight issues and enduring a tense moment when a fan rushed toward her on the yellow carpet in Singapore, the NYC stop was her chance to shine — and she delivered.
Just days earlier, Grande and Erivo turned heads at the 2025 Governors Awards in Hollywood, where they leaned into their now-iconic press-tour palette: Glinda pink for Ari, Elphaba green for Cynthia. The theme continued in New York, with both actresses embracing the signature colors fans have come to look for during every Wicked appearance.
Their co-stars weren’t far behind in embracing Oz-inspired fashion. Ethan Slater arrived in a suit that subtly nodded to Boq’s journey, while Marissa Bode wowed in a deep green dress paired with a poppy necklace and silver shoes — a sweet tribute to her character Nessarose’s cherished slippers. It was the kind of thoughtful styling that fans love, and exactly the kind of detail that makes the Wicked universe feel so magical.
The anticipation surrounding Wicked: For Good has been building since the massive success of the first film in 2024, which brought the beloved Broadway musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman to the big screen. That installment became both a critical darling and a box-office powerhouse, earning 10 Oscar nominations and taking home awards for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. With stakes this high, it’s no surprise that the sequel — hitting theaters November 21 — is already one of 2025’s most talked-about releases.
Ready to see who showed up — and what they wore — to the enchanting NYC premiere? Scroll through our gallery to see every stunning look from the yellow carpet.
