Social media tributes after ‘Wicked: For Good’ opening weekend
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have said their goodbyes to Oz, posting emotional tributes to their “Wicked: For Good” characters after the film’s strong opening weekend in cinemas. In a series of behind-the-scenes photos and clips shared on social media, Grande showed herself arriving at her trailer, transforming into Glinda and admiring the ornate pink gowns that have already become fan favorites. Her caption thanked the character for “everything” and told followers she would love Glinda always, while gently encouraging audiences to catch the film in theaters. Erivo’s farewell post to Elphaba was even more reflective, stretching into a long message about what the role had taught her and how the journey changed her both personally and professionally. She shared images of herself soaring on Elphaba’s broomstick, walking the yellow brick road set and smiling with castmates between takes, framing the production as an intense but joyful chapter that she was reluctant to close.

Fans celebrate performances and look to the franchise’s future
The official “Wicked” accounts joined in by sharing a montage of Grande and Erivo hugging, laughing and dancing on set, describing their on-screen friendship as something that had “changed us for good.” Fans flooded comment sections with gratitude for the performances, highlighting Grande’s vocal runs and Erivo’s powerhouse solos as standout elements that lived up to years of hype around the adaptation. Industry watchers see the heartfelt posts as part genuine closure and part savvy promotion, helping the film maintain momentum after what trade outlets report as a blockbuster debut weekend for a Broadway-to-screen musical. With studio executives already talking about the long-term potential of the “Wicked” franchise—from awards campaigns to future spin-offs and extended streaming life—the tone of the tributes suggests both stars are leaving the door open for future collaborations, even as they say goodbye to these specific roles. For fans, the emotional messages offer a sense of intimacy with two performers who have carried one of modern musical theater’s most iconic friendship stories onto the big screen.