Wicked cost a guaranteed Oscar nomination with a decision that the sequel will not be repeated

After debuting to incredible success in late 2024, Evil could have secured an almost guaranteed Oscar nomination with a single addition that the sequel has already confirmed is happening. With US$465 million under his belt, Evil proved to be one of the biggest films of the year. Boasting a star-studded cast, excellent musical performances, and vivid imagery, the film received widespread praise. Yet even with all the love being thrown at Evil at this time, there is no guarantee that the film will receive awards nominations in 2025, especially without a specific detail.

Evil is eligible for just about any award, from the Oscars to the Golden Globes, but the most obvious award the film could have won is Best Original Song. As a musical, Evil It really depends on your soundtrackand the public has already fallen in love with the songs sung by the film's protagonists, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Evil it has fantastic performances and truly stunning visuals, but it's in the music where the film really shines. Unfortunately, however, this prize is already sold out Evil hands because of a single decision.

Wicked is not eligible to be nominated for best original song at the Oscars

Why Wicked has no original songs

Although Best Original Song would have been an ideal nomination for Evil, the film is not eligible for the category because the soundtrack does not include any original music. Of the 12 songs on the film's soundtrack, all originate from Evil musical. Despite the fact that Evil The cast adds their own touches to these songs, they were not recently written for the film and therefore do not count as original songs. Therefore, Evil may rack up several nominations, but Best Original Song won't be one of them.

So the question remains: why are there no original songs on Evil soundtrack? The most obvious answer is that there simply wasn't enough time. There are eleven songs Evil, and some of them are longer than average. Not to mention that each of them is accompanied by a full dance scene or visual sequence. If Evil had added another original song, it could have become too overwhelming for the length of the film or it could have slowed down the pace of the film. Without it, each song could have its own spotlight without being rushed or downplayed.

Wicked would certainly have received an Oscar nomination for best original song if it had a new song

Would Wicked have won best song?

There is little doubt that if Evil Had it included an original song on its soundtrack, the film would have received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 2025 Oscars. Regardless of the quality of the song, the film's popularity would have put it on the Oscar radar and, at the very least, it would have received a nomination . Even better, if the song was written by Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the original Evil soundtrack, the song could have had a real chance of winning in its category, regardless of the other films it faced.

Of course, Evil It's out of contention at this point, but it certainly would have been an interesting race. Right now, there are some predictions about which films will be nominated for Best Original Song. Some of the top contenders include songs like “Mi Camino” and “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez, “Piece by Piece” from Pharrell Williams' Lego Movie, and “Harper and Will Go West” from Will and Harper. Other potential candidates also include Moana 2, The Wild Robot, and Joker: Folie à Deux. Evil It would have had stiff competition, but it probably could have held its own.

Wicked 2 will likely receive an Oscar nomination for best original song

What is known about Wicked 2's original songs?

Happily, Evil the chances of a Best Original Song nomination aren't entirely out of the question. In November 2025, Wicked: Part Two will premiere, and it has already been confirmed that the sequel will include original songs. With only eight songs remaining from the original Evil musical soundtrack, it makes sense for the filmmakers to add new music to complete the film. In this way, Evil It will almost definitely receive a Best Original Song nomination in 2026 and may even have more than one song in the running.

So far it has been confirmed that two new songs will be added to the soundtrack of Wicked: Part Two. It's unclear what these songs will be about or even who will sing them.but it has been confirmed that Stephen Schwartz is writing them. In this way, Wicked: Part Two will give the public news Evil content never seen before, and more than that, it could grant the film an exciting Oscar wish.