Gregory Maguire is expanding the Wicked universe with a new prequel novel titled "Galinda: A Charmed Childhood," accompanied by limited deluxe editions and tying into ongoing franchise growth.Universal Pictures released "Wicked: For Good," starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, which achieved a record-breaking $147 million domestic opening weekend and nearly $400 million worldwide in ten days.Director
Jon M. Chu expressed interest in sequels, but Maguire stated he is not directly involved in such discussions and is concerned about maintaining the stories' integrity.