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Wicked<\/em> fans, fret not. There’s still more Oz to soak up after you check out the highly anticipated sequel next month!<\/p>\n A new, immersive book is set to be released in early December, just in time for the holidays.<\/p>\n Wicked: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book<\/a><\/em>, crafted by Matthew Reinhart<\/strong> and co-written by Chip Carter<\/strong> and Rui Ricardo<\/strong>, is available pre-order now and will ship after Dec. 2.<\/p>\n Inside the $75 hardcover, readers will find paper structures of key locations from Wicked<\/em> and magical moments from the movie, with dozens of intricate and liftable flaps.<\/p>\n Added to that, the entire book also spreads out into a map of Oz. How cool!<\/p>\n Check out preview images in a recent Instagram post<\/a> below, where fans took to the comments section to voice their excitement for the release. “This is stunning. I can’t wait to get it,” wrote one user.<\/p>\n Earlier this month, Wicked: For Good<\/em> director Jon M. Chu<\/strong> debuted a new clip<\/a> from part 2 of his film adaptation of the celebrated musical. The American filmmaker, 45, pleaded with audience members at the London Film Festival not to record or photograph the clip that played during the event, The Hollywood Reporter<\/em> noted<\/a> at the time.<\/p>\n Chu \u2014 who also helmed the first Wicked<\/em> \u2014 also addressed the emotional press run for the 2024 film, when Cynthia Erivo<\/strong> and Ariana Grande<\/strong> were often reduced to tears during interviews. He tried to clear the air as to why their behavior was appropriate.<\/p>\n \u201cEveryone\u2019s like, \u2018The girls were so emotional. Why are they so emotional?\u2019\u201d he told the London crowd on Oct. 10. \u201cIt\u2019s because we lived both movies. We lived their meeting, their separation, their death. We lived the whole thing before you ever saw one frame of it\u2026 When you guys catch up and see this movie, we already know what you\u2019re gonna feel. I\u2019m excited for everyone to be there and finally share it and you\u2019re gonna see these girls are incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 27, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n