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Wicked: For Good Revealed: Every Easter Egg, Reference, and Callback

November 24, 2025

 The highly anticipated cinematic conclusion, Wicked: For Good, has finally arrived, and director Jon M. Chu has delivered a sequel packed with hidden references, callbacks, and subtle nods that bridge the world of Oz to the iconic 1939 film and the beloved Broadway musical.

From Fiyero's true fate to Glinda's glamorous wardrobe, here are the most notable Easter Eggs you may have missed in Wicked: For Good.

1. The Callbacks to The Wizard of Oz (1939)

  • "Surrender Dorothy" Reversed: After Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) flies away, she uses her power to write a scathing message in the clouds: "YOUR WIZARD LIES." This is a direct, thematic reversal of the famous scene in the 1939 film where the Wicked Witch of the West warns Dorothy with the words, "Surrender Dorothy."


  • The Cowardly Lion: The Cowardly Lion makes his debut during Elphaba's new number, "No Place Like Home." The character is voiced by the celebrated actor Colman Domingo, and his appearance is designed to bear a striking resemblance to the MGM Lion at the start of the 1939 film.





  • The Witch's Cackle and Line: During a heated confrontation, Glinda (Ariana Grande) mocks Elphaba with a high-pitched, exaggerated laugh that perfectly mimics the iconic cackle of Margaret Hamilton, the original Wicked Witch of the West. Later, Madame Morrible delivers the famous line: "These things must be done delicately."




  • Silver Slippers: While Dorothy is often remembered for the Ruby Slippers in the 1939 film, Wicked references the original L. Frank Baum novel where the slippers were silver. In For Good, Dorothy is primarily seen wearing the silver shoes, a detail that purists of the Oz books will appreciate.

  • "Bad Man" Callback: When Elphaba confronts the Wizard, she tells him that he is a "very bad man." This directly mirrors the line Dorothy says when she pulls back the curtain and discovers the Wizard is a fraud.


2. Deep Cuts from the Broadway Musical

  • The Whisper and The Poster: The film's final shot features Glinda and Elphaba looking at each other, with Glinda leaning in to whisper something to her friend, a direct recreation of the iconic promotional image for the original Broadway show poster.

  • The Melting Scene Ritual: The moment Elphaba "melts" in the castle mirrors the choreography of the stage show. Elphaba ushers Glinda into an adjoining room, forcing her to watch the scene through a keyhole/opening. This preserves the stage musical's tradition of never showing Dorothy’s face and having Elphaba’s "death" play out through silhouettes, protecting the secret of their final plan.


  • Fiyero's Cape: The black cape Elphaba wears during her "No Good Deed" sequence and subsequent scenes is not just a costume. The film implies the cape comes from Fiyero's family’s castle (The Vinkus), linking her new identity as the Wicked Witch to the man she loves.

  • "As Long As You're Mine" Staging: The staging of the famous duet between Elphaba and Fiyero contains several emotional moments lifted directly from the Broadway choreography, including the close, kneeling embrace toward the song's climax.



3. Character and Costume Foreshadowing

  • Glinda’s Boots: After Elphaba flies off at the end of Part One, Glinda holds onto her belongings. In For Good, when Glinda sneaks out to warn Elphaba, she is seen wearing Elphaba's old, black boots from their Shiz University days, a subtle but touching sign that she has held onto their shared history.

  • The Scarf/Note: Director Jon M. Chu confirmed a subtle Easter Egg in the "For Good" scene. When the flying monkey Chistery hands Elphaba Fiyero's piece of clothing, Chu revealed that there was actually a small, hidden note attached. This note explains how Elphaba knew Fiyero was still alive and that he would be waiting for her at the castle trapdoor—a moment that might otherwise seem like a sudden plot convenience.

  • The Tin Man and The Scarecrow Origins: The fates of Boq and Fiyero are finalized:

    • Boq (The Tin Man): When Nessarose (Elphaba’s sister) curses him, Boq clutches his chest, crying that his heart is shrinking, which perfectly sets up his identity as the Tin Man, who famously seeks a heart from the Wizard.

    • Fiyero (The Scarecrow): His transformation is foreshadowed throughout the films, particularly in his loose, "brainless" philosophy and his movements in "Dancing Through Life," which subtly mirror the Scarecrow's clumsy walk.


The incredible attention to detail in Wicked: For Good ensures that both fans of the book, the stage show, and the 1939 film are rewarded with layers of story and nostalgia.

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