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Disney+ Drops Teaser Trailer for ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’

Disney+ has dropped a new teaser trailer for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, the fifth installment in the music-and-dance-driven “Descendants” franchise.

The teaser debuted ahead of the new “Descendants/Zombies Worlds Collide: Concert Special,” which starts streaming Friday on Disney+.

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland will premiere on Disney+ and Disney Channel this summer. The film explores what “happily ever after” really means for Red (Kylie Cantrall) and Chloe (Malia Baker) following their time-traveling adventures in the 2024 film Descendants: The Rise of Red. Set primarily in present-day Wonderland with both new and familiar characters, the new film delves into the warning from the previous movie: There are consequences when you alter the fabric of time.

In the first look, Red and Chloe hide their most dangerous secret — the time-traveling pocket watch — inside the Royal Vault, unaware that a new threat is emerging. Lurking in the shadows is Maddox Hatter, now a ruthless villain determined to uncover the pocket watch’s whereabouts to bend time — and the fate of Wonderland — to his will.

Reprising their roles are Kylie Cantrall (Red), Malia Baker (Chloe), Leonardo Nam (Maddox Hatter), Melanie Paxson (Fairy Godmother), Brandy (Cinderella), Paolo Montalban  (King Charming) and Rita Ora (the Queen of Hearts). New to the cast are Liamani Segura (Pink), Alexandro Byrd (Luis Madrigal), Brendon Tremblay (Max Hatter), Kiara Romero (Hazel Hook), Joel Oulette (Robbie Hood), Zavien Garrett (Felix Facilier), Ryan McEwen (Squirmy Smee) and Dayton Paradis (Squeaky Smee).

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland was directed by Kimmy Gatewood (“Muppets Mayhem”) from a script by co-executive producer Tamara Chestna (“Sneakerella”) and Dan Frey and Ru Sommer (Descendants: The Rise of Red). Emmy Award-winning choreographer Emilio Dosal (“Wicked,” “Sneakerella”) has created new music-and-dance sequences for the film.

Since the premiere of Descendants in 2015, the franchise amassed nearly 1 billion hours of viewing across linear and streaming in the United States, with the first three films the most-watched cable movies of their respective release years.

The “Descendants/Zombies Worlds Collide: Concert Special” and previous “Descendants” films are now streaming on Disney+ and can be found in the “Descendants” Collection.

‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ (Disney photo)

Disney Launches ‘Vertical Shorts’ Initiative With Two Episodes of ‘Locker Diaries’ Anthology Series

The Walt Disney Co. is launching its initiative to produce and stream short-form video serials with the anthology series “Locker Diaries,” featuring characters from popular Disney Channel franchises, including “Zombies,” “Descendants” and “Phineas and Ferb.”

The first two episodes of “Locker Diaries: Zombies” are now available on Disney+, YouTube,  Instagram and TikTok, with additional episodes rolling out every Saturday until mid-April. The episodes will also air in March on the Disney Channel and become available on Disney Channel On Demand.

“Locker Diaries” lets viewers peek into the hallways and lives of fan-favorite characters, as they open their school lockers. With each locker door opening, a new bite-sized adventure is revealed — ranging from dramatic to funny to spooky and surprising.

“Locker Diaries: Zombies” kicks off the series with 11 short-form live-action episodes and gives viewers a glimpse into the drama unfolding in the school halls of Sunnyside & Shadyside.

Malachi Barton (Victor), Freya Skye (Nova), Swayam Bhatia (Vera), Julian Lerner (Ray) and Mekonnen Knife (Vargas) return to reprise their roles from Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires.

Designed for digital platforms, “Locker Diaries” leans into vertical viewing by framing each story through an open locker.

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Brandy, Rita Ora Returning to ‘Descendants’ Franchise in Fifth Film, ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’

Disney Branded Television May 6 announced that Brandy and Rita Ora will reprise their roles of Cinderella and the Queen of Hearts, respectively, in the fifth movie of Disney Channel’s “Descendants” franchise. It also revealed the title of the film will be Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.

Also returning are Paolo Montalban as King Charming and Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother, making her the only actor to appear in all five “Descendants” films.

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland is currently in production and set to release in 2026 on Disney Channel and Disney+. The film explores what “happily ever after” really means for the Queen of Hearts’ daughter Red (Kylie Cantrall) and Cinderella’s daughter Chloe (Malia Baker) following their time-traveling adventures in 2024’s Descendants: The Rise of Red. Set primarily in present-day Wonderland with a host of new and familiar characters, this sequel delves into the warning at the end of the previous movie: There are consequences when you alter the fabric of time.
 
The full cast also includes Liamani Segura as Red’s sister Pink, Brendon Tremblay as Maddox Hatter’s son Max, Alexandro Byrd as Luisa Madrigal’s son Luis, Kiara Romero as Captain Hook’s daughter Hazel Hook, Joel Oulette as Robin Hood’s son Robbie, Zavien Garret as Dr. Facilier’s son Felix, Ryan McEwen and Dayton Paradis as the Smee Twins, Squirmy and Squeaky, Leonardo Nam as the Mad Hatter’s son Maddox, Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother and Paolo Montalban as King Charming.

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland is directed by Kimmy Gatewood with a script by co-executive producer Tamara Chestna, and Dan Frey and Ru Sommer. Returning to the franchise are executive producers Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh. Gatewood also serves as co-producer. Emmy-winning choreographer Emilio Dosal is overseeing the new music-and-dance sequences, a staple of the “Descendants” franchise.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of “Descendants,” which debuted on Disney Channel in July 2015. The first four “Descendants” movies, as well as the animated spinoff series “Descendants: Wicked World,” the animated special Descendants: The Royal Wedding and three “Descendants”-inspired music videos are currently available to stream on Disney+.
 
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Disney Making Fifth ‘Descendants’ Movie for 2026 Release

Disney Branded Television Feb. 25 announced production of a fifth “Descendants” movie will begin soon for release in 2026.

The latest sequel in the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise will expand the music-and-dance-fueled stories centered on the teenage progeny of iconic Disney characters and villains. Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker will reprise their roles as Princesses Red and Chloe, the daughters of the Queen of Hearts and Cinderella, respectively. The pair announced the new movie in a YouTube Shorts video. The film’s official title will be announced at a later date.

Picking up shortly after the events of 2024’s Descendants: The Rise of Red, the next chapter explores what “happily ever after” is really like for Red and Chloe, following their return from their time-traveling adventures. Set primarily in present-day Wonderland, the sequel delves into the warning at the end of the previous movie: “There are consequences when you alter the fabric of time.”

In addition to Cantrall and Baker, Leonardo Nam returns as Maddox Hatter. New descendants to the franchise include Liamani Segura as Red’s sister Pink, Brendon Tremblay as Max Hatter,  Alexandro Byrd as Luis Madrigal, and Kiara Romero as Hazel Hook. Additional characters will be confirmed as casting unfolds.

Kimmy Gatewood (“The Baby-sitter’s Club,” “Girls5eva”) is set to direct, with a script by co-executive producer Tamara Chestna (Sneakerella) and Dan Frey and Ru Sommer (Descendants: The Rise of Red). Returning to the franchise are executive producers Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh. Gatewood also serves as co-producer. Emmy-winning choreographer Emilio Dosal (Wicked, Sneakerella) will oversee the new music-and-dance sequences.\

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“The love for the ‘Descendants’ franchise runs deep, and the incredible response to Descendants: The Rise of Red last year proved just how much fans are invested in these characters and their stories,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television. “Our next movie will build on that legacy and deliver even more of the magic, music and heart that make ‘Descendants’ so special — brought to life by an amazing cast and creative team who continue to elevate this world in new and exciting ways.”

Descendants: The Rise of Red and the first three “Descendants” movies are available now to stream on Disney+, as is the animated spinoff series “Descendants: Wicked World,” the animated special Descendants: The Royal Wedding, and several “Descendants”-inspired music videos.

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