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PG-Rated 'Wicked' Sequel Adds Trigger Warnings
23 Nov
Summary
- New 'Wicked' film sequel receives a PG rating from BBFC.
- Warnings include magical spells, guns, and cyclone threats.
- Parents are advised for parental guidance for younger viewers.
The new fantasy film "Wicked: For Good," a sequel to last year's "Wicked," has garnered a PG rating from the British Board of Film Classification. This rating permits all ages to attend, though parental guidance is recommended for younger viewers. The film has drawn attention for issuing detailed content warnings to audiences.
Specific advisories include scenes where characters cast magical spells on one another and utilize firearms. Additionally, the warnings mention the presence of cyclones and fantastical creatures, echoing elements from the original "The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz." These warnings suggest a more intense experience than the first "Wicked" movie.
The sequel aims to explore the back-stories of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, characters first introduced in Frank Baum's novel. The British Board of Film Classification notes that implications of a character melting when doused in water are also present, alongside threats from creatures and falling debris during cyclone scenes.
