{"id":333559,"date":"2026-01-24T08:45:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T13:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/for-good-receives-zero-oscar-nods"},"modified":"2026-01-24T08:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T13:45:16","slug":"for-good-receives-zero-oscar-nods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/for-good-receives-zero-oscar-nods","title":{"rendered":"For Good\u2019 Receives Zero Oscar Nods"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019ve been following this year\u2019s awards season drama, you already know the Oscars shook up expectations, and Wicked: For Good<\/i> has found itself at the center of a serious<\/i> conversation. The musical sequel<\/a>, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, didn\u2019t get a single nomination<\/i> at the 2026 Academy Awards, a stunning turn of events after its predecessor was a major contender just a year ago. That snub didn\u2019t just draw fan outrage; it even prompted pop star Charlie Puth to publicly weigh in, defend his colleagues, and share his disappointment in a way few expected.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s one thing for fans to react. It\u2019s another when an artist like Puth<\/a>, whose songs <\/span>\u201cAttention\u201d<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>\u201cSee You Again\u201d<\/span><\/i> have dominated charts for years, steps into the awards debate with his own take. The singer took to X on January 22, calling the lack of nominations for Erivo and Grande \u201c<\/span>such a disappointment<\/span><\/i>,\u201d and pointing out that the musical performances they delivered should have been acknowledged.<\/span><\/p>\n

In his own humble way, Puth even admitted, \u201cI don\u2019t watch a lot of movies, <\/span>but<\/span> I believe the amazing musicality they both showcased should be acknowledged,\u201d spotlighting his support for their work beyond just celebrity chatter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wicked<\/i>\u2019s Big Oscar Swing and the Letdown of Zero Nods<\/h2>\n
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Screenshot from arianagrande and cynthiaerivo via Instagram. Used under fair use for commentary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The road to this year\u2019s Oscar nominations was already unusual for the <\/span>Wicked<\/span><\/i> franchise. The first film adaptation<\/a>, released in 2024 and directed by Jon M. Chu (<\/span>Crazy Rich Asians<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>In the Heights<\/span><\/i>), scored an impressive <\/span>10 Oscar nominations at the 2025 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo, and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande, ultimately winning Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. That made <\/span>Wicked<\/span><\/i> one of the biggest musical successes of the awards season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wicked: For Good<\/span><\/i>, which hit theaters in late 2025 as the sequel to that hit, seemed positioned to continue the magic. Fans and industry pundits alike expected at least <\/span>some<\/span> recognition, especially since both Erivo and Grande delivered new material that leaned heavily into both acting and musical performance. And the sequel did get <\/span>some<\/span> accolades earlier in the season, including Golden Globe nominations, but when the Academy Awards nominations were announced on January 22, <\/span>Wicked: For Good<\/span><\/i> was <\/span>not mentioned at all<\/span>. Not in acting. Not in production. Not in original song. <\/span>Not anywhere.<\/p>\n

That silence was loud. Fans and observers were especially surprised that neither of the two original songs crafted for the sequel, <\/span>\u201cThe Girl in the Bubble\u201d<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>\u201cNo Place Like Home,\u201d<\/span><\/i> got nods in Best Original Song, even though the film\u2019s composer, Stephen Schwartz<\/a>, who wrote the music for both songs, is a respected figure in musical theater.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ariana and Cynthia not getting nominated for Wicked is such a disappointment. I don\u2019t watch a lot of movies, but I believe the amazing musicality they both showcased should be acknowledged. \ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n

\u2014 Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) January 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Charlie Puth\u2019s Unexpected Oscars Take And Why Fans Are Talking<\/h2>\n

Puth\u2019s reaction was one of the more vocal celebrity responses to the snub, but it wasn\u2019t without pushback online. Some fans agreed wholeheartedly, echoing his sentiment that Erivo and Grande were overlooked despite standout work. Others pointed out that <\/span>acting<\/span> awards<\/span> are fundamentally different from <\/span>music<\/span> awa<\/span>rds<\/span>, reminding critics that Oscar categories like Best Original Song and Best Score are separate from performance categories, and that praise for performers shouldn\u2019t automatically translate to nominations.<\/span><\/p>\n

That mix of applause and critique highlights something deeper about this film\u2019s place in pop culture: <\/span>Wicked: For Good<\/span><\/i> wasn\u2019t just a sequel; it was a rare musical that mainstream audiences embraced with enthusiasm. Broadway fans and pop music lovers flocked to cinemas for Ariana Grande\u2019s big\u2011screen turn as Glinda. Even before the snub, the film grossed impressive numbers worldwide and dominated social feeds during its awards\u2011season push.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fans comments. Screenshot from charlieputh via X. Used under fair use for commentary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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It also speaks to the shift in public conversation around awards. This isn\u2019t the era when only critics and industry insiders debate nominations; people from all corners of online culture have strong opinions, and stars like Puth joining the mix turns what used to be insider chatter into a mainstream topic. That crossover shows how much <\/span>Wicked<\/span><\/i> has become a shared cultural touchpoint, regardless of Academy decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The reactions aren\u2019t all from big names. On social platforms like X and Reddit, frustration about the <\/span>Wicked<\/span><\/i> snub has been rampant. Some fans have made their displeasure clear not just about the acting categories, but about the film missing nominations in technical areas that many expected, like costume design, production design, and visual effects.<\/span><\/p>\n

One fan wrote, <\/span>\u201cWicked: For Good being snubbed in EVERY category\u2026 not even costume design?\u201d<\/span><\/i>, echoing what many Hind\/Twitter users were saying after the nominations dropped. Others pointed to the broader awards season journey, noting that earlier losses at the Golden Globes and Critics\u2019 Choice seemed to foreshadow a difficult Oscar road.<\/span><\/p>\n

That doesn\u2019t make the snub any easier for fans; in fact, it\u2019s being interpreted as part of a larger narrative about how award voters engage with musicals and sequels. Some even argued that fans had elevated expectations because the first <\/span>Wicked<\/span><\/i> was such a big awards player just a year ago, a comparison that, for many, makes this year\u2019s result sting even more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fans comments. Screenshot from charlieputh via X. Used under fair use for commentary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Why This Oscar Snub Feels Bigger Than Just a Lost Nomination<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s where things get interesting from a cultural perspective: musicals used to be central to awards season conversations.\u00a0<\/span>La La Land<\/em>,\u00a0Chicago<\/em>, and even\u00a0Les Mis\u00e9rables<\/em> are examples.<\/span>\u00a0But in recent years, original musicals and adaptations have had fewer consistent wins at the Oscars. <\/span>Wicked: For Good\u2019s<\/span><\/i> lack of nominations feels like part of that trend. Fans and some industry watchers are even asking whether sequels, especially those that follow massive hits, face a bias because voters want to always spotlight <\/span>newer<\/span> or <\/span>more daring<\/span> work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another angle is how much the film leaned into its <\/span>music<\/span>, arguably its greatest strength, yet still didn\u2019t make waves in the Academy\u2019s music categories. It\u2019s rare for musicals with original songs and a strong musical backbone to be shut out entirely, which only left more room for conversations about how award bodies evaluate genre films versus dramas or ensemble pieces that tend to attract more votes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Legacy. Does This Affect Wicked<\/i>\u2019s Place in Pop Culture?<\/h2>\n
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Screenshot from cynthiaerivo and arianagrande via Instagram. Used under fair use for commentary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Looking at the bigger picture, there\u2019s a clear dissonance between critical and popular reaction. Early reactions to <\/span>Wicked: For Good<\/span><\/i> from some viewers and journalists described the film as \u201cepic and heartbreakingly tender,\u201d praising its emotional depth and musical sequences. Those voices sit alongside the disappointment over awards snubs, showing that a film can be both beloved by audiences and overlooked by traditional accolades.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the franchise as a whole continues to resonate. That\u2019s part of why this year\u2019s Oscar results felt like a <\/span>story worth talking about<\/span>, not just another awards announcement. Movies and performances that connect on a cultural level often take on a life beyond trophies, and with a passionate fanbase and vocal supporters like Charlie Puth stepping into the conversation, <\/span>Wicked\u2019s<\/span><\/i> legacy might be more about impact than official recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Wicked<\/span><\/i> fan community isn\u2019t done discussing this. With the Oscars<\/a> airing on <\/span>March 15, 2026, hosted by <\/span>Conan O\u2019Brien, there\u2019s still plenty of time for conversation, celebration, and maybe even surprises on the night itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you curious about the films that made<\/span>\u00a0the cut this year? <\/span>Sinners<\/span><\/i> led the field with a record\u2011breaking <\/a><\/span>16 nominations, while films like <\/span>One Battle After Another<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Frankenstein<\/span><\/i>, and <\/span>Sentimental Value<\/span><\/i> also earned major recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n

For now, Puth\u2019s outspoken support and the ongoing fan debate show one thing vividly: people don\u2019t just watch musicals anymore, they feel them. And when something beloved gets left out of the awards talk? Yeah, folks have opinions about that.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n