‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’: A Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Disney Film
Disney has officially announced the return of Brandy and Rita Ora in their beloved roles of Cinderella and the Queen of Hearts for the upcoming film Descendants: Wicked Wonderland. Scheduled to premiere in 2026 on both Disney Channel and Disney+, this marks the fifth installment of the popular Descendants franchise.
Returning Cast Members
Brandy and Rita Ora previously appeared in 2024’s Descendants: The Rise of Red, where Brandy reprised her iconic role as Cinderella. This marks her return to the character for the first time since the acclaimed 1997 television production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Rita Ora debuted the Queen of Hearts in the same film.
Additionally, familiar faces from past films will return:
- Paolo Montalban as King Charming
- Melanie Paxson as the Fairy Godmother—remarkably, she is the only actor to have featured in all five Descendants films.
- Kylie Cantrall will once again portray Red, the Queen of Hearts’ daughter.
- Malia Baker reprises her role as Chloe, Cinderella’s daughter.
New Additions to the Cast
The cast for Wicked Wonderland is further enriched with new talents:
- Liamani Segura as Pink, Red’s sister
- Brendon Tremblay as Max, son of Maddox Hatter
- Alexandro Byrd as Luis, son of Luisa Madrigal
- Kiara Romero as Hazel Hook, daughter of Captain Hook
- Joel Oulette as Robbie, son of Robin Hood
- Zavien Garret as Felix, son of Dr. Facilier
- Ryan McEwen and Dayton Paradis as the Smee Twins, Squirmy and Squeaky
- Leonardo Nam as Maddox, son of the Mad Hatter
Creative Team
Kimmy Gatewood will make her directorial debut within the Descendants series with Wicked Wonderland. The screenplay has been crafted by Tamara Chestna in collaboration with writers Dan Frey and Ru Sommer, known for their work on The Rise of Red.
Franchise Milestone
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the original Descendants film, which premiered on Disney Channel in July 2015. Following the success of its predecessors, all four soundtracks reached the No. 1 position on both Billboard’s Soundtracks and Kid Albums charts, with the inaugural album notably debuting at the top of the Billboard 200.
Conclusion
With rich storytelling, music, and a talented cast, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland promises to continue the legacy of this beloved franchise. Fans can look forward to more updates leading to the film’s anticipated release.