Jon M. Chu really did not want to call his next movie Wicked

Wicked director Jon M. Chu reveals why they had to change the name of the sequel
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's starrer Wicked has been all the rage ever since its release, making it one of the biggest films of the year.
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Defends ‘For Good’ Sequel Title: ‘Who Wants a Movie Called “Wicked: Part Two”?’
“ Wicked: Part Two’s” official title, “Wicked: For Good,” prompted some mixed reactions online when it was first revealed in December. Director Jon M. Chu, however, believes the title of the second installment has certainly been changed for the better.
‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu says Britney Spears will be ‘very involved’ in upcoming biopic
Britney Spears is going to be “very involved” in the upcoming biopic based on the former pop star’s bestselling memoir “The Woman In Me.” During a red carpet appearance at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday,
Jon M. Chu really did not want to call his next movie Wicked: Part Two
For a guy who’s spent the last several years of his life taking a well-known pop culture artifact and breaking it into two distinct parts, Jon M. Chu sure does have a lot of contempt for calling films “Part Two.
'Do We Really Want to Call This Part Two?': Wicked: For Good's Title Change Explained by Director Jon M. Chu
Wicked director Jon M. Chu has revealed that he was never a fan of Wicked: Part Two being the title of the forthcoming sequel. The filmmaker shared his thoughts on why the sequel's new title, Wicked: For Good,
Jon M. Chu Says Fans Will 'Melt Into the Ground' Over Wicked: For Good
Jon M. Chu shares what audiences can expect with “Wicked: For Good”: “You’re not just going to cry, you’re going to melt into the ground. If you love (Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s) performances in movie one, just wait for what they do in this movie.” pic.twitter.com/dTdAl2Lj6T
Director Jon M. Chu: I Changed the Sequel Name Because “Nobody Wants” a ‘Wicked: Part Two’
Director Jon M. Chu explains the reason behind changing the title of the Wicked sequel from "Wicked: Part Two" to "Wicked: For Good".
Jon M. Chu defends 'Wicked' visuals amid backlighting criticism: 'I think the movie is absolutely gorgeous'
"Wicked" has received some criticism for its use of backlighting. Director Jon M. Chu defended it and said he thinks the film is "gorgeous."
Director Jon M. Chu says Britney Spears will be 'very involved' in biopic: 'I want to do her justice'
Director Jon M. Chu says Britney Spears will be 'very involved' in his cinematic adaptation of the iconic pop star's memoir, ...
Jon M. Chu Explains Why Crazy Rich Asians Is The Best Plane Movie
The In the Heights director shared this seniment as he hilariously noted that Powell and his movies may be edging in on the ...
Jon M. Chu Shares Britney Spears Biopic Update: “She’s Going To Be Very Involved”
Jon M. Chu is set to direct the Britney Spears biopic based on her 2023 memoir The Woman In Me. At the Golden Globes, the ...
‘Wicked’ Earns Record $70 Million for Universal in First Week of Premium On-Demand
The remarkable box office success of “Wicked” has spilled over into its first week of release on premium on-demand (PVOD), as ...
Wicked’s Jon M. Chu Reveals ‘Emotionally Beautiful Moment’ He Had During A Screening Of The Film, And As A Fan, My Heart Is So Full
Rather than an offbeat musical, the latest addition to the subgenre is Jon M. Chu 's Wicked, which broke records at the box ...
Jon M. Chu, Denis Villeneuve, and Luca Guadagnino shut out of DGA nominations
Joining Chu in witchy exile are Denis Villeneuve (Dune: Part Two), Luca Guadagnino (Challengers and Queer), and Carolie ...
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Video: Jon M. Chu on Being ‘Harrassed’ to Release Shirtless Jonathan Bailey Scene in Wicked
Jon M. Chu on Being ‘Harrassed’ to Release Shirtless Jonathan Bailey Scene in Wicked Jon M. Chu chats with ET's Rachel Smith ...