Disney’s popular TV movie franchise is set to return in a brand-new installment, and there are already a ton of exciting details aboutDescendants 5. Beginning with the eponymous 2015 film, the movies are set in the fantasy realm of Auradon, where the various heroes and villains from Disney’s most famous animated films reside. The series specifically follows the children of notable Disney villains who must defend the realm from the machinations of their evil parents who are out for revenge. Mixing the timelessness of Disney’s characters with a modern musical sensibility,Descendantscaptured viewers' imaginations.
Naturally, the first film was followed bytwo sequels to complete the trilogy, andDescendantseven spawned a handful of short-lived TV series as well. Though each successive sequel earned marginally worse reviews, the spinoffDescendants: The Rise of Redwas a welcome return for the franchise after a half-decade break. The fourth film also introduced a bevy of new wrinkles into the universe of the story, meaning the sky is the limit for Disney’sDescendants 5. Getting the series back on a biennial schedule, the fifth film is due to arrive in 2026, and major details are already revealed.
Descendants 5 Latest News
Filming Begins On The Latest Descendants Movie
It was announced earlier in the year that the fifth film would start filming in early 2025, and now the latest news confirms thatDescendants 5began shooting in April. The update was provided by the officialDescendantsaccount on Instagram when it shared a BTS photo of the cast holding the production slate. It’s unclear when the film plans to wrap, but with a 2026 release window planned, the production timeline will need to be rather short. It’s expected that more details will begin to surface now that cameras are rolling.
Descendants 5 Is Confirmed
The Descendants Return In 2026
Coming less than a year after the landmark release of 2024’sDescendants: The Rise of Red, Disney announced that the popular franchise iscontinuing inDescendants 5. Not only did the studio reveal that the sequel was in the works, but they also dropped key details about its cast, story, and production timeline. Kimmy Gatewood will sit in the director’s chair and will helm the film from a script by Tamara Chestna, Dan Frey, and Ru Sommer. Shooting began in April 2025, andthe sequel is gunning for a 2026 release window.
Descendants 5 Cast Details
The New & Returning Stars Of Descendants 5
The cast ofDescendants 5is already beginning to take shape with a slew of new and returning cast members joining to bring the highly-anticipated sequel to life.Kylie Cantrall is returning as Red, the daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and she’ll be joined byMalia Baker as Chloe, the daughter of King Charming and Cinderella. Leonardo Nam will also return as the Mad Hatter’s son, Maddox. As for newcomers, Liamani Segura will appear as Pink, Red’s little sister. Meanwhile, Brendon Tremblay will play the role of Max Hatter, Maddox’s brother.
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Introducing the wildly popular animated filmEncantoto the mix,Alexandro Byrd is set to play the role of Luis Madrigal, the son of Luisa. Kiara Romero has been cast to play the part of Hazel Hook, the daughter of Peter Pan’s infamous arch-nemesis. The new characters continue with Joel Oulette, who will play Robbie Hood, the son of Robin Hood. Zavien Garrett is cast as Felix, the son ofThe Princess and the Frogvillain Dr. Facilier. Finally, Ryan McEwan and Dayton Paradis will play the twin sons of Captain Hook’s ally, Mr. Smee, Squirmy and Squeaky, respectively.
Descendants 5 Story Details
Return To Wonderland In The Fifth Movie
Though all the plot details forDescendants 5aren’t known yet, it has been revealed that the next movie will deal with the time travel storyline introduced inThe Rise of Red. Still in Wonderland after the fourth movie,Chloe and Red must decide what happily-ever-after means for them as they deal with the fallout of their time-traveling adventure. While that plot is razor-thin for the time being, it’s clear that the fifth movie aims to flesh out Wonderland, especially by adding a bevy of new characters from some ofDisney’s best movies.
The addition of new heroes, villains, and siblings also offers a chance to expand Red and Chloe as characters
How it all connects remains to be seen, butDescendants 5could build uponThe Rise of Red’s ambitious storytelling by showing more time travel or something entirely new. The addition of new heroes, villains, and siblings also offers a chance to expand Red and Chloe as characters, especially since they seem to be taking up the mantle as the central focus of the decade-old franchise.
