'Wicked: For Good's 2026 Oscars Snub Is So Disappointing

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It appears the spell that Wicked cast on Oscars voters has worn off. At the 2025 Academy Awards, Wicked was one of the most highly nominated movies, taking home two Oscars. Given all that success, movie lovers assumed that the recent sequel Wicked: For Good would also get at least some Oscars love. But surprisingly, the musical’s second act didn’t get a single nomination at the 2026 Oscars.

When the nominations were announced on Jan. 22, there was no sign of Wicked: For Good, including notable snubs for stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The writing had unfortunately been on the wall that Erivo may not get recognized, as she’d been snubbed at a few key ceremonies leading up to the Oscars, but Grande w...