One‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ of the factors responsible for the increasing public discussion of Wicked 3 is the new statement director Jon M. Chu has made about the franchise’s future. The director spoke to Variety at the New York City premiere of Wicked: For Good on November 17, 2025. Jon M. Chu implied that the discussions about the story continuations are already happening unofficially, even if there is no actual follow-up yet. This seems to be a coincidence as his words appear when people are looking forward to the release of Wicked: For Good, the second part of Universal’s two-film adaptation of the Broadway musical.According to Jon M. Chu, the team behind the scenes of Wicked 3 is constantly brainstorming new ideas, and it even goes to the extent that they do so in his home. The director claimed that his little daughter of eight years started creating her version of a Fiyero Tigelaar spin-off story, a character played by Jonathan Bailey. Chu mentioned that "she just wrote this entire beginning," and he found her concept very nice, but he also made it clear that the main thing is for the viewers to see the first release of Wicked: For Good, and then make up their minds about a possible sequel to Wicked 3. However, his saying "a lot of ideas flying around" has already caused speculation that the next installment of the trilogy might be considered the future.What did Jon M. Chu say about Wicked 3? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhile speaking to Variety on November 18, 2025, Jon M. Chu said he would be willing to talk if the studio came to him, although there is no plan for a Wicked 3 at Universal. He indicated at the Gala that his initial enquiry would be concerning the central story: "My question would be, 'What's it about?'" According to his remarks, a third episode of Wicked would only happen if there is a strong central theme to go with it, rather than just a simple follow-up continuation.In a separate post by Cinema Express published on November 19, 2025, Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda in the movie, also weighed in on the rumors of a third film in the Wicked series. Ariana Grande implied that the world of the movie and the characters are very dear to the cast, but she did not confirm it. When she was asked point-blank if she had hinted at Wicked 3, she answered that she was not aware of any definite plans. Instead, she pointed out that the making of and the release of Wicked: For Good is like a closing and a relief, for the audience will finally get to see the full story of Glinda. However, her statement can be interpreted as the characters being most likely to stay in the actors' lives for the foreseeable future, thus, there is a possibility of further development if the studio wishes to.Grande's words are consistent with the mounting rumors that Wicked 3 in the series might eventually be made, considering there is a lot of material for the Oz world. The writer of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum, whose 1900 work has served as the basis for not only the musical but also the films, wrote 14 more Oz books in total, thus providing an abundance of source material that can smoothly lead to various new adaptations including Wicked 3, if the studio decides to continue. Read More: Jumanji 3's first look shows the main cast in their iconic gearDetails on Wicked: For Good exploredThe second part of the movie musical adaptation, Wicked: For Good, is under the direction of Jon M. Chu with the screenplay by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. It is the continuation of the story of Elphaba and Glinda, illustrating their journey after the events in the first film. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are back as Elphaba Thropp and Glinda Upland, respectively. The same goes for Jonathan Bailey, who is Fiyero. Besides that, the actors' ensemble is completed with Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, and Colman Domingo.The film is based on the second act of the stage musical and depicts the characters' development as they deal with changes in relationships, moral struggles, and the conflict growing in Oz. It follows Elphaba's intensifying revolt against the Wizard's regime, Glinda's public rise, and the pivotal moments that link the storyline to the wider Wizard of Oz mythos.The shooting for both films started in December 2022, came to a halt because of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, and was eventually finished in January 2024. Read More: Amanda Seyfried wants to film Mama Mia 3 with Sydney Sweeney and Sabrina CarpenterWicked: For Good had its first showing in São Paulo, Brazil, on November 4, 2025, and is planned to be released in the U.S. on November 21, 2025.