Jonathan Bailey Teases What to Expect in ‘Wicked: For Good’
Have no fear, the Cowardly Lion is here.
After online speculation that the lion in Wicked’s sequel Wicked: For Good would be voiced by stars like Lin-Manuel Miranda or Tom Hanks, Universal Pictures revealed that Emmy-winning Euphoria actor Colman Domingo nabbed the part.
In an Oct. 20 Instagram video, Colman held a plush lion in front of his face before lowering it to reveal himself smiling. He winked and said, “See you in Oz!”
Ahead of the announcement, Wicked director Jon M. Chu had kept mum about who he had cast as the voice of the lion, who was rescued as a cub in the first film by Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba and Jonathan Bailey’s Fiyero. However, the director detailed that he slid into the two-time Oscar nominee’s DMs to pitch the idea to him.
“I was like, ‘It’s not a ton of lines, but maybe you have a little time. I know you’re busy. I’ll come to you,’” Jon told Deadline in an interview published Oct. 16. “He was like, ‘Why the f–k not, let’s go!’ And then we went ahead and recorded the lines.”
Teasing how beloved and stylish Colman is—he was a co-chair of this year’s Met Gala—the director added, “Man, wait until the red carpet when the actor who gave us the Cowardly Lion’s voice steps foot on it. It’ll be wild.”
In addition to adding new members to the cast in Wicked: For Good, Jon explained how he worked hard to create a sequel that dives into the complexities of Elphaba and Ariana Grande’s Glinda the Good.
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“Elphaba’s a superhero in this one,” he continued. “We wanted to show how powerful she really was. I think this is how you show a superhero, especially these women as superheroes, and not have to fit into what a guy’s superhero is, the stereotype of it all.”
Jon added, “Elphaba’s her own person and Glinda could be too. It’s also the origin story of Glinda the Good.”
Ahead of Wicked: For Good’s Nov. 21 release, read on to see other movies hitting screens soon.
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Apple TV+
The Lost Bus – October 3, 2025
Inspired by real events, The Lost Bus is a white-knuckle ride through one of America’s deadliest wildfires as a wayward school bus driver (Matthew McConaughey) and a dedicated school teacher (America Ferrera) battle to save 22 children from the terrifying inferno.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Apple TV+
Focus Features
Anemone – October 3, 2025
Legendary actor Daniel Day-Lewis makes a rare appearance (his first since 2017’s Phantom Thread) in this family drama directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis.
Where to Watch: In theaters
A24
The Smashing Machine – October 3, 2025
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in this true story of UFC fighter Mark Kerr.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Paramount+
Ozzy: No Escape From Now – October 7, 2025
Produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family, this documentary follows the rock icon’s last six years of life as he struggled with his health and fought to get back on stage one last time.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Paramount+
A24
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You – October 10, 2025
Rose Byrne (Bridesmaids, Platonic) delivers an award-worthy performance as a stressed out mom attempting to navigate her child’s mysterious illness, her absent husband, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist. Also starring A$AP Rocky and Conan O’Brien.
Where to Watch: In select theaters on Oct. 10, then playing nationwide on Oct. 24.
Paramount Pictures
Roofman – October 10, 2025
Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows a struggling father (Channing Tatum) who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Amazon MGM Studios
After the Hunt – October 10, 2025
From Challengers director Luca Guadagnino, this psychological drama follows a college professor (Julia Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light.
Where to Watch: In theaters in New York and Los Angeles on October 10, expanding on October 17
Netflix
A House of Dynamite – October 10, 2025
When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond. From Oscar winning director Kathryn Bigelow and starring Rebecca Ferguson, Idris Elba, Anthony Ramos, and Greta Lee.
Where to Watch: In select theaters on October 10, streaming on Netflix starting October 24.
Netflix
The Woman in Cabin 10 – October 10, 2025
Based on Ruth Ware‘s bestselling novel, Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce and Hannah Waddingham star in this psychological thriller about a journalist searching for a missing woman aboard a luxury cruise ship.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix
Disney Enterprises
Tron: Ares – October 10, 2025
The third installment in the Tron franchise, starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jeff Bridges, Jodie Turner-Smith and Evan Peters.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Roadside Attractions/Lionsgate
Kiss of the Spider Woman – October 10, 2025
Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna star in this new film adaptation of the 1976 novel and Tony Award-winning 1993 Broadway musical of the same name.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Paramount Pictures
Vicious – October 10, 2025
Dakota Fanning headlines this twisted horror tale about a girl who receives a mysterious box from an unexpected late-night visitor and soon finds herself trapped in a terrifying world where reality bends and memory betrays.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Paramount+
Universal Pictures
Black Phone 2 – October 17, 2025
Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn (Mason Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing Finn’s younger sister.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Lionsgate
Good Fortune – October 17, 2025
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen).
Where to Watch: In theaters
Netflix
The Twits – October 17, 2025
Loosely based on the 1980 children’s novel by Roald Dahl, this animated comedy follows two brave children who are forced to take on Mr. and Mrs. Twit, the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix
20th Century Studios
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle – October 22, 2025
This reimagining of the 1992 classic psychological thriller stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as a suburban mom who brings a new nanny (Maika Monroe) into her home, only to discover she is not the person she claims to be.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Hulu
20th Century Studios
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere – October 24, 2025
The Bear star Jeremy Allen White plays the Boss in this biopic which chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 Nebraska album when he was a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Paramount Pictures
Regretting You – October 24, 2025
Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace and Dave Franco star in this adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Neon
Shelby Oaks – October 24, 2025
A woman’s obsessive search for her missing sister leads her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Owen Behan/Lionsgate
Anniversary – October 29, 2025
Featuring an all-star cast, this gripping thriller follows a close-knit family who are torn apart when the son brings home a new girlfriend with a dangerous agenda. Starring Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Dylan O’Brien, Phoebe Dynevor, Zoey Deutch, and McKenna Grace.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Netflix
Ballad of a Small Player – October 29, 2025
Colin Farrell stars as a high-stakes gambler lying low in Macau, China, until his past and his debts start to catch up with him.
Where to Watch: In select theaters October 15 and streaming on Netflix October 29
Netflix
Nouvelle Vague – October 31, 2025
Director Richard Linklater reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless, a film that shaped the French New Wave in 1960. Starring Zoey Deutch as iconic actress Jean Seberg.
Where to Watch: In select theaters on October 31, streaming on Netflix starting November 14.
Focus Features
Bugonia – October 31, 2025
Emma Stone re-teams with her Poor Things and The Favourite director Yorgos Lanthimos for this dark comedy about two conspiracy-obsessed men who kidnap the CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
Where to Watch: Limited engagement on October 24, then nationwide on October 31.
Black Bear
Christy – November 7, 2025
Sydney Sweeney delivers a knockout performance as she transforms into real life boxing hero Christy Martin in this much-anticipated biopic.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Netflix
Frankenstein – November 7, 2025
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth.
Where to Watch: In select theaters Oct. 17 and streaming on Netflix on Nov. 7.
20th Century Studios
Predator: Badlands – November 7, 2025
The newest entry in the Predator franchise is set in the future on a remote planet and follows a young Predator who is outcast from his clan, and must embark on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Elle Fanning also stars.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Mubi
Die My Love – November 7, 2025
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson headline this black comedy-drama that focuses on a new mother struggling with postpartum depression after moving to rural Montana.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Sony Pictures Classics
Nuremberg – November 7, 2025
A WWII psychiatrist (Rami Malek) evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials in 1945, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe). Also starring Colin Hanks, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Michael Shannon and Richard E. Grant.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Lionsgate
I Wish You All the Best – November 7, 2025
A modern coming-of-age story that follows a teenager who comes out as nonbinary and is thrown out of their family’s home, before embarking upon a journey of self-discovery. From writer/director Tommy Dorfman, and starring Corey Fogelmanis, Lena Dunham, Alexandra Daddario, and Cole Sprouse.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Paramount Pictures
The Running Man – November 14, 2025
Glen Powell stars in this adaptation of Stephen King‘s 1982 novel (which also inspired the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger movie of the same name) about a deadly competition where contestants must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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