Descendants 5: Cinderella and Other Favorites Return!
Get ready for more magic! Fan-favorite characters are confirmed to return in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, the fifth installment of the popular Disney franchise. The movie is currently in production and slated for release in 2026.
Following the events of Descendants: The Rise of Red, the new film will explore the ripples caused by Red (Kylie Cantrall) and Chloe's (Malia Baker) time-traveling adventure to alter their parents' destinies.
Returning Royalty and More
According to reports, Brandy and Paolo Montalban will reprise their roles as Cinderella and King Charming. They'll be joined by Rita Ora as the Queen of Hearts and Melanie Paxson as the Fairy Godmother.
Leonardo Nam is also set to return as Maddox Hatter, the son of the Mad Hatter. These familiar faces will navigate a world significantly altered by Red and Chloe's actions.
The Impact of Time Travel
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland promises to delve into the consequences of Red and Chloe's tampering with time. In the previous film, Red's mother, the Queen of Hearts, attempted to overthrow their world and even targeted Cinderella, her former friend.
Red and Chloe intervened to prevent these events, but as the fourth movie hinted, altering the past can have unforeseen and potentially dangerous repercussions.
New Faces in Auradon
While the return of key characters provides a sense of continuity, a host of new characters will also be introduced. The cast includes Liamani Segura as Pink, Brendon Tremblay as Max (Maddox Hatter's son), Alexandro Byrd as Luis (Madrigal's son), Kiara Romero as Hazel Hook (Captain Hook's daughter), Joel Qulette as Robbie (Robin Hood's son), and Zavien Garrett as Feelix (Dr. Facilier's son).
The return of familiar characters like Cinderella offers reassurance, but the influx of new faces suggests a significant shift in the landscape of Auradon and the Isle of the Lost. Red will also discover she has a sibling, Pink, and grapple with the extent of her mother's changed legacy.
Will They Fix the Timeline?
It remains uncertain whether Red and Chloe will embark on another time-traveling mission to restore the original timeline. As of now, Ruby Rose Turner, who played the Young Queen of Hearts, and Morgan Dudley, who played the Young Cinderella, are not confirmed for the fifth installment. Their involvement hinges on whether Descendants: Wicked Wonderland incorporates a time-travel element.
The Descendants franchise, created by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott, centers on the children of iconic Disney characters, both heroes and villains, as they navigate their identities and destinies in a world shaped by the choices of their parents.
The franchise includes several films, an animated series, and musical spin-offs, continuing the tradition of music and magic that defines the Disney legacy.