What was Glinda's fate at the end of Wicked: For Good? Details explored

Wicked: For Good marks the return of Glinda and Elphaba for a second movie, bringing a deeper look at what happened after Elphaba is declared the Wicked Witch of the West. After discovering the fraudulent manner of the Wizard and Madame Morrible, Elphaba fearlessly walks down the challenging path to expose the evil in Wicked: For Good. Glinda becomes the face of goodness for the masses, but her glorious life is based on big lies. The latest movie explores the two protagonists' journeys as they face twists and turns in Oz. While the film brought several developments that unraveled Elphaba's actions to expose the evil characters, Glinda's fate in the end remained one of the most vital elements of the movie. Here's all that happened to Glinda at the end of Wicked: For Good.Disclaimer: The article contains spoilers for Wicked: For Good. Reader's discretion is advised.Glinda witnesses Elphaba's supposed end in Wicked: For Good(L-R) Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in the movie (Image via Instagram/@arianagrande)The hatred for the Wicked Witch of the West grows multifold among the people of Oz after the chaotic turn of events at Glinda and Fiyero's wedding. Things get further complicated after that with Nessarose's death. The entire situation deeply impacts Glinda, prompting her to seek help from Morrible. However, Glinda witnesses Morrible's dark side, realizing that she was just used for Morrible and the Wizard's evil plans. She immediately rushes to Elphaba to reveal that she has finally realised the truth. She urged the latter to bring out the reality to the masses and return peacefully to Oz. Their meet-up brings an emotional turn to their story, showcasing their strong bond that made them stand together despite all the lies and evil that they were surrounded by. After their touching interaction, Elphaba hands over the Grimmerie spellbook to Glinda and hides her as Dorothy approaches to kill the Witch. Glinda witnesses Elphaba's end, giving a tragic turn to their emotional meeting. Also read: Wicked: For Good ending explained: What happened to Elphaba?Glinda confronts the Wizard and Madame Morrible in Wicked: For GoodA still from the movie (Image via YouTube/@wickedmovie)The loss of Elphaba was not something that Glinda could ever overcome, making it a turning point in her life. As a child, she was always keen on having magical powers, but never got the chance to have them. Her friendship with Elphaba and their last interaction made her realise that her power was her goodness. Empowered by this realization, Glinda heads to the Wizard and reveals that Elphaba was actually his biological daughter. The reality breaks him as it dawns on him how he ended his own child's life. Glinda makes him leave Oz permanently due to his actions. Glinda also confronts Madame Morrible, who tries to manipulate the former by pretending to be on her side. Not falling for her pretence, Glinda gets Morrible imprisoned immediately. After the two evil characters were taken care of, Glinda continues to remain a symbol of goodness in Oz at the end of the movie. As she announces the departure of the Witch at the end, she also makes an effort to bring the animals back to society, forging friendships between them and the people of Oz. She further admits to being a friend of the infamous Witch and openly discusses her desire to do good for all, sharing a new and stronger side of herself with the public. Also read: Where was Wicked: For Good filmed? Complete guide to all filming locations and other production detailsThe Grimmerie opens up for Glinda at the end of Wicked: For GoodA still from the movie (Image via YouTube/@wickedmovie)It is also revealed at the end of the film that Elphaba and Fiyero were alive. Elphaba faked her death as she knew that her presence would continue to create conflicts in the land. Fiyero becomes the Scarecrow due to Elphaba's protective spells, and the two secretly leave Oz at the end. Glinda remains unaware of their survival, as the two leave discreetly. Glinda's new responsibilities as a good leader make her bring balance and peace to Oz. In the final moments of Wicked: For Good, viewers witness the Grimmerie lighting up for Glinda, showcasing that she might finally have her chance of having magical powers. While the movie concluded at this point, the revelation proved that Glinda's fate brought her to a higher and much vital position, making her Glinda the Good in a true sense by the end of the movie. Watch Wicked: For Good in theaters.