When Wicked debuted in 2024, it quickly became a major awards player. The first film earned ten Oscar nominations and helped turn Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande into two of the biggest names of that awards season. Many expected that success to carry over to the sequel.
That did not happen. When the 2026 Oscar nominations were announced on January 22, Wicked: For Good was completely shut out. The sequel did not receive a single nomination, including acting nods for Erivo or Grande. Fans were surprised, especially given how strongly the first movie performed.
According to NewsNation, anonymous Oscar voters later explained why the Academy chose to pass on the film. Several voters…
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