The final chapter of the Academy Award-winning musical, Wicked: For Good, opens in Japan on March 6, 2026. To celebrate, Universal Studios Japan will host the "Wicked: For Good Celebration" for a limited time starting February 20, 2026.
Following last year's highly successful program, this special celebration brings back the chance to meet the main characters "Elphaba" and "Glinda" in person. The event features exclusive character greetings, costume exhibits recreated with remarkable precision, redesigned food offerings, and new merchandise.
Exclusive Character Greetings - The Only Place in Japan to Meet Elphaba and Glinda
The program offers a unique opportunity to meet "Elphaba" and "Glinda" in person - an exclusive experience available only at Universal Studios Japan in the entire country.
In a space that captures the atmosphere of the films, guests can interact with both characters up close and take commemorative photos together. During the greeting, Glinda may even demonstrate her signature hair flip known as "Toss Toss," along with other iconic gestures and mannerisms from the films.
Through the natural interaction and chemistry between Elphaba and Glinda, guests can feel as though they've stepped directly into the world of the Wicked series.
Greeting Session Details
Guest Testimonials
"I've attended the Elphaba and Glinda greetings several times, and each time I stand face to face with them, I feel like I'm standing in a scene from the movie. Being able to share the atmosphere at such close proximity is what keeps drawing me back, no matter how many times I experience it." (Female duo from Osaka Prefecture, visited December 28, 2025)
Event Period: February 20, 2026 to December 27, 2026
Location: Near the exit of Hollywood Dream - The Ride, in front of the showcase window
Duration per Session: Approximately 25 minutes
*Session times and frequency vary by day
Film Costume Exhibits Starting February 20
Following the Academy Award-winning costume design from the first film, Universal Studios Japan will display costumes from Wicked: For Good. The new exhibit features replica costumes worn by "Elphaba" and "Glinda" in the film.
These fully recreated costumes showcase meticulous attention to detail in color, form, and decoration, creating a realistic finish that brings movie scenes to life. Guests can experience the film's world right before their eyes.
Start Date: February 20, 2026
Location: Near the exit of Hollywood Dream - The Ride, showcase window
*The special exhibit may end without prior notice. Please check the official website for details.
Special Comment from Miisa Shimizu, Japanese Voice of Glinda
Hello, Universal Studios Japan fans! This is Miisa Shimizu! Wicked: For Good, the continuation of the story that created a global phenomenon, opens nationwide on March 6, 2026. I had the honor of voicing the Good Witch Glinda in the Japanese dub.
Following the previous celebration, Universal Studios Japan will host a special event commemorating the film's release for a limited time! You can meet both Elphaba and Glinda, and enjoy exclusive collaborative food and merchandise. I had such a magical, dreamlike time at the park with them last year, and I'm really looking forward to seeing them again. This spring, I hope everyone will experience Wicked: For Good in theaters, and then relive that emotion again at Universal Studios Japan!
Limited-Time Original Food and Merchandise
The popular "Wicked Churros - Peanut Butter Flavor" returns with a redesigned look reflecting the world of Wicked: For Good. While maintaining the well-received peanut butter flavor from last year, the churros now feature updated packaging inspired by the new film. The eye-catching green and pink colors allow guests to experience the film's atmosphere through this limited-time treat.
Product Name: Wicked Churros - Peanut Butter Flavor
Sales Start Date: February 20, 2026 and onwards
Sales Location: Food cart in front of Universal Monsters Live Rock and Roll Show
*Product design, pricing, sales locations, and start dates are subject to change without notice. Please understand if items are sold out.
The park will also offer original merchandise inspired by the film's atmosphere, including items that can be worn and enjoyed both at the park and in daily life.
Items include gradient color sweatshirts with glitter prints, jackets featuring Emerald City-inspired embroidery and prints, key chains for bags, and bracelet sets with hat motifs and chiffon ribbon accents. The collection offers various ways to subtly incorporate the Wicked world into your style.
Sales Start Date: February 20, 2026 and onwards
Sales Location: Universal Studios Select
*Product design, pricing, sales locations, and start dates are subject to change without notice. Please understand if items are sold out.
About Wicked: For Good
After dominating the film industry last year and achieving the No. 1 record for Broadway musical film adaptations, Wicked reaches its grand and emotional finale. This final chapter of the witches' untold story begins as Elphaba (Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Academy Award nominee Ariana Grande) have gone their separate ways, living with the consequences of their choices. When "the girl from Kansas" arrives, the two must come together one last time to face each other honestly - to forever change themselves and the very world of Oz.
Release Date: March 6, 2026 (Friday) - Nationwide release
Official Website: https://wicked-movie.jp/
Distributor: Toho-Towa
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