{"id":2159983,"date":"2025-11-16T12:36:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T12:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2159983"},"modified":"2025-11-16T12:36:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T12:36:28","slug":"a-viral-tweet-got-snarky-about-wickeds-second-half-and-fans-definitely-arent-on-the-same-page","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/a-viral-tweet-got-snarky-about-wickeds-second-half-and-fans-definitely-arent-on-the-same-page\/","title":{"rendered":"A Viral Tweet Got Snarky About Wicked&#8217;s Second Half, And Fans Definitely Aren&#8217;t On The Same Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Universal Studios<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Wicked: For Good<\/em> is one of the most anticipated titles on the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/upcoming-movies-2025-movie-release-130453990.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:2025 movie calendar,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><u>2025 movie calendar,<\/u><\/a> and it finally hits the big screen at the end of this month. The first <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/wicked-breaks-box-office-records-221510400.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Wicked film was a record-breaking hit;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><u><em>Wicked<\/em><\/u><u> film was a record-breaking hit<\/u><\/a> at the box office, and fans are hoping the second part recaptures the magic of it. However, some believe that the movie may have a hard time doing so, as it\u2019s a popular opinion that the second half of the stage musical doesn\u2019t have the same musical prowess as the first.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a recent viral post on the internet, a fan foreshadowed a mass disappointment from moviegoers after Jon M. Chu\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/wicked-movie-release-date-cast-230411873.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Wicked: For Good is released;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><u><em>Wicked: For Good <\/em><\/u><u>is released<\/u><\/a>. While the first <em>Wicked<\/em> musical has sonic heavyweights like &#8220;Popular&#8221; and &#8220;Defying Gravity&#8221; to lift it up, many believe the second half doesn\u2019t capture the same energy, and fans might be disappointed if they are expecting the same level of quality from the songs. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JohnDiLillo\/status\/1989181917204566065\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@JohnDiLillo;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>@JohnDiLillo<\/u><\/a> said:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Next week global audiences will finally learn what a theater full of tourists discovers 8 times a week on Broadway: the second half of Wicked has No Good Songs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Even though this isn\u2019t exactly an \u201cunheard of\u201d opinion, this tweet still received some backlash from musical theater fans who completely disagreed that the second half of <em>Wicked<\/em> falls short. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Bobbery22418463\/status\/1989206733126771190?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@Bobbery22418463;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>@Bobbery22418463<\/u><\/a> pointed out that the second part has a lot of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/ranking-wickeds-songs-based-emotional-235103574.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:great Wicked songs that are emotionally impactful;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><u>great <\/u><u><em>Wicked<\/em><\/u><u> songs that are emotionally impactful<\/u><\/a>, saying:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">No Good Deed and For Good are two of the best songs in the show and Thank Goodness is really good too<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/i_heartmisandry\/status\/1989378713272947074?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@i_heartmisandry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>@i_heartmisandry<\/u><\/a> defended Act 2 as well, claiming they actually think it\u2019s better than the first act when it comes to musical numbers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">no good deed and as long as you\u2019re mine alone body the entirety of act i<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fans, like <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/glindaforg00d\/status\/1989301674494558327?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@glindaforg00d;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>@glindaforg00d<\/u><\/a>, also pointed out that, along with the already great Act 2 songs from the original musical, there are also<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/movies\/articles\/wicked-good-just-revealed-two-154532691.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:two new songs in Wicked: For Good;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><u> two new songs in <\/u><u><em>Wicked: For Good<\/em><\/u><\/a> that will lift it up even more:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">No good deed, for good, thank goodness are amazing + the new songs are incredible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While Act 2 certainly has its fans, a lot of people still agreed with the original user about some of the weak spots. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Alex172005_\/status\/1989379197979299925?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@Alex172005_;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>@Alex172005_<\/u><\/a> also acknowledged how front-loaded the show is, and said it will be interesting to see how this translates on screen and how the movie is received. They said:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Wicked is definitely front-loaded. Gonna be interesting to see how people receive this movie, because the second act is far weaker than the first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another user also agreed with the poster, noting \u201cFor Good\u201d is a bright spot, which the creative team seems to know, considering they leaned into the \u201cFor Good\u201d title. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/froggy_yeojin\/status\/1989277247212286137?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@froggy_yeojin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>@froggy_yeojin<\/u><\/a> wrote:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For good is holding the ship together the best it can.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mostly, people half agreed. While they acknowledged there were some strong numbers in the second act that often go overlooked, it still can\u2019t quite live up to the first act\u2019s strength. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ScottLeis87\/status\/1989387438590992577?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@ScottLeis87;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>@ScottLeis87<\/u><\/a> summed up this idea, saying:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mb-4 border-l-2 pl-5 italic text-tertiary\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It has some good songs. The problem with Wicked has always been that the first half is one of the best musicals ever made and the second half is a solid musical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">No matter where you stand, we will all have to wait and see what happens when <em>Wicked: For Good<\/em> is officially available to the public. Maybe the storyline, strong performances, and new musical numbers will lift up the <em>Wicked<\/em> finale, and fans will be just as stupefied as they were leaving the theater after the first part. Or perhaps <em>Wicked<\/em> will fail to stick the landing and will always be remembered for its magical first act. There\u2019s a lot at stake here, but I\u2019m rooting for it to deliver.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You can see <em>Wicked: For Good<\/em> when it hits theaters on November 21, 2025. Fans who seek to revisit the first <em>Wicked<\/em> film ahead of the sequel can do so now with an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/amazon-prime-subscription-plan-price-134816670.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Amazon Prime subscription.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><u>Amazon Prime subscription. <\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 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