The new songs teased byWickedstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for the upcoming sequel could end up pitting the two of them against each other. The story of the firstWickedmovie focuses on the unlikely friendship that is formed between Elphaba and Glinda.Reviews forWickedhave been incredible, and many have specifically pointed out how good Erivo and Grande are in their roles.Wickedadapted Act 1 of the critically-acclaimed Broadway musical quite faithfully, but theupcomingWicked: For Goodis going to make some additions to the second half of the stageplay.
Both Erivo and Grande will sing brand-new, original songs inWicked: For Good. Speaking aboutElphaba’s new song inWicked: For Good, Erivo claimed that it “speaks to the heart of who Elphaba is” and revealed it made the entire crew cry. Grande has also expressed excitement forGlinda’s new song inWicked 2, teasing that it will show a side of Glinda fans have never seen before. However,the fact that Erivo and Grande both sing original songs inWicked: For Goodmeans that they will likely be competing against each other during next year’s awards season.
Wicked 2’s Original Songs Are Likely To Be In The Mix For 2026 Oscar Nominations
The First Wicked Movie Has Been Nominated For Tons Of Awards
The firstWickedmovie has been very successful during awards season leading up to the 2025 Academy Awards. Therefore, it’s likely thatWicked: For Goodwill receive major awards buzz after its June 22, 2025 release. Since the firstWickedmovie only features songs from the Broadway musical, it has not qualified for any original song awards. However,there’s a strong chance that the new songs sung by Elphaba and Glinda inWicked 2will be nominated for several awards.
Erivo and Grande have been extremely supportive of each other during the current awards season, but that’s because they’ve been part of different acting categories at all the major award ceremonies.
More than likely,both of these songs will be nominated for the Best Original Song Oscar at the 2026 Academy Awards. If this is the case, then Erivo and Grande will technically be competing against each other in the category. Erivo and Grande have been extremely supportive of each other during the current awards season, but that’s because they’ve been part of different acting categories at all the major award ceremonies.
The 2026 Best Original Song Oscar Could Come Down To Choosing Between Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
Erivo & Grande Will Likely Both Give Amazing Performances in Wicked 2
If they’re both nominated for a Best Original Song Oscar, Erivo and Grande will likely still be supportive of each other, but Academy voters will potentially be forced to choose between them. Erivo’s Elphaba is technically the main character of the movie, whereas Grande’s Glinda is a supporting character. However,both of them gave amazing performances in the firstWickedmovie. Their performances inWickedprove that it would be tough for Academy voters to choose between their new songs.
The Confirmation Of Wicked 2’s New Songs Actually Puts The Movie At A Disadvantage
Elphaba and Glinda will get their own new songs in Wicked: For Good, and while this is exciting, these numbers don’t help the movie’s disadvantage
Furthermore, there’s also a chance that Universal Pictures will have to campaign for one over the other to secure a win. This situation could put everyone involved in a very awkward position. After their outstanding performances inWicked, it will be interesting to see if either Erivo or Grande wins a Best Original Song Oscar for their performances in the upcoming sequel,Wicked: For Good.
Wicked: For Good
Cast
Wicked: For Good concludes the two-part film adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical.
