Every Song From Both ‘Wicked’ Films, Ranked From Worst to Best

With the long-awaited second part of the Wicked duology finally arriving, it’s safe to say that audiences everywhere are looking to be changed for good.

On Friday (Nov. 21), Wicked: For Good touched down, bringing a close to the Jon M. Chu-directed adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. Starring Cynthia Erivo as the viridescent vigilante Elphaba and Ariana Grande as the magnetic and charismatic Glinda, the film tells the story of what happens after Elphaba becomes “The Wicked Witch of the West” and Glinda is named “the Good” by her Ozian caretakers.

Along with providing the final chapter of the story, Wicked: For Good also comes along with two brand new songs created just for the film — “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble,” sung by Erivo and Grande, respectively, and written by legendary composer Stephen Schwartz. Both those new songs, as well as the rest of the Act II tracks appear on Wicked: For Good — The Soundtrack, a collection of the film’s 11 songs.

Fans of the musical will be quick to spot the changes in the music made for the film, with some benefitting the new soundtrack, while others don’t quite hit the mark. But the performances throughout both the film and the LP remain as strong as ever, with Erivo and Grande in particular carrying the weight of this impressive soundtrack on their capable shoulders.

With both films officially out, the question remains — which songs from Wicked and Wicked: For Good soar high above the rest, and which ones don’t quite stick the landing? Below, Billboard ranks all 22 songs from Wicked and Wicked: For Good, both in comparison to their original counterparts and in their ability to stand alone as singular pieces of movie musical excellence. And be warned; there are spoilers ahead for both of the Wicked films.