Wicked Prequel or Sequel Next?

Well, we're getting another prequel book:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Gregory-Maguire-Releasing-WICKED-Prequel-Galinda-A-Charmed-Childhood-in-2026-20251124

but clearly with the film's success, we're going to get another one ... do you think it'll be a combo of these new prequels or something that comes next?

Personally I think Wicked is a lightning in a bottle moment. Take away the long running musical, the spin on the original Wizard of Oz, and the cast/characters everyone loves and I dont think people care enough about Oz itself to come back to something with all of that taken away.

This is like Disney with Star Wars, and look how that turned out. Sometimes less is more.

Variety:

‘Wicked’ Sequels Being Figured Out at Universal Pictures: ‘Things Are Underway’ to See How ‘We Can Continue in This Universe’

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/wicked-for-good-sequel-universal-continue-franchise-1236591573

I actually won’t mind more movies. As long as the emotional impact of Part 2’s ending isn’t undone. Although I won’t mind seeing Ethan Slater’s Boq again. Or a spin off starring Pfannie and ShenShen. Because those two work so well together in spite of their limited screen time

If they want to do anything they need to remake return to Oz 

I could see a prequel featuring the Wizard’s arrival from the point of view of Princess Ozma and the coup that followed. Or even further back featuring a member of the Royal Family of Oz. I imagine they’ll want to avoid using any of the familiar characters as it’ll be hard to bring them back. 
 

I’m a huge Oz fan so would love to see more projects set in Oz.