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- LONDON, UK (June 9, 2026) - A new teaser for “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” was revealed today, along with the premiere date, poster art and casting news confirming that critically acclaimed actress and comedian Awkwafina will step into the twisted world of Wonderland as Chessy the Cat. “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” premieres Friday, July 17, on Disney+.
- Now that the Queen of Hearts is nice and Cinderella is safe, things seem perfect for Red and Chloe … but little do they know that changing the past created a new villain: Maddox Hatter. When Maddox captures the Queen of Hearts, Red and Chloe must work with Red’s new sister Pink, Luisa Madrigal’s son Luis, Captain Hook’s daughter Hazel, and Maddox’s son Max to save her and Wonderland.
- The teaser follows Red and Chloe as they’re pulled into the shifting dynamics of the new characters and uncover unexpected alliances and hidden threats. As loyalties blur, the two are forced to face who stands with them and against them.
- Reprising their roles are Kylie Cantrall (Red), Malia Baker (Chloe), Leonardo Nam (Maddox Hatter), Melanie Paxson (Fairy Godmother), Paolo Montalban (King Charming), with Rita Ora (the Queen of Hearts) and Brandy (Cinderella). New to the cast are Liamani Segura (Pink), Brendon Tremblay (Max Hatter), Alexandro Byrd (Luis Madrigal), Kiara Romero (Hazel Hook), Joel Oulette (Robbie Hood), Zavien Garrett (Felix Facilier), Ryan McEwen (Squirmy Smee)and Dayton Paradis (Squeaky Smee).
- Kimmy Gatewood (“Muppets Mayhem”) directs with a script by co-executive producer Tamara Chestna (“Sneakerella”) with 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-executive producer. EmmyⓇ Award-winning choreographer Emilio Dosal (“Wicked,” “Sneakerella”) will bring the brand-new music-and-dance sequences to life, which have become a beloved hallmark of the “Descendants” franchise.
- Since the premiere of “Descendants” in 2015, the franchise has dominated youth entertainment, with each of the first three films ranking as the most-watched cable movie of their year, amassing nearly 1 billion hours of viewing across linear and streaming in the U.S. In 2024, “Descendants: The Rise of Red” debuted on Disney+ as the most-watched original movie among Kids and Girls 6–11*, sparking over 9 billion lifetime views** and inspiring a top Halloween costume.*** In the summer of 2025, “Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide Tour” thrilled sold-out crowds in over 40 arenas across North America.
- The “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” Original Soundtrack will be available on July 17 via Walt Disney Records.
- Fans can look forward to exciting new products inspired by Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, including a doll line from Mattel, costumes, apparel and books, coming soon.
- Previous “Descendants” films and "The Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide: Concert Special” are now streaming on Disney+ and can be found in the “Descendants” Collection.
*Source: Nielsen Media Research from D1-12/29/24; Overall includes Movies, Shorts, Specials and episodes of specials and series that are Descendants themed; Connected TV only - no mobile/tablet
**Source: YouTube Analytics. Lifetime views (through 2/16/26) of Descendants content across Disney Channel Music and Disney Music Vevo Channels
***Source: Party City
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