Today, Disney Branded Television announced the official title for the fifth film of the Descendants franchise. Descendants 5 will now officially be known as Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.
The title announcement also included confirmation that Brandy will reprise her role as Cinderella and Rita Ora will return as the Queen of Hearts. Filming is currently underway, with the fifth installment of the franchise targeting a 2026 premiere on Disney+ and Disney Channel.
“Descendants: Wicked Wonderland explores what ‘happily ever after’ really means for Red (Kylie Cantrall) and Chloe (Malia Baker) following their time-traveling adventures in the 2024 hit film Descendants: The Rise of Red,” reads Disney Channel’s synopsis. “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 Descendants: Wicked Wonderland cast list:
• Kylie Cantrall as the Queen of Hearts’ daughter Red
• Malia Baker as Cinderella’s daughter Chloe
• 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
• Paolo Montalban as King Charming
• Brandy as Cinderella
• Rita Ora as the Queen of Hearts
The fifth film of the franchise is directed by Kimmy Gatewood (Muppets Mayhem), and Dan Frey, Ru Sommer, and co-executive producer Tamara Chestna are the writers. Executive producers include Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh. Emmy winner Emilio Dosal (Wicked, Sneakerella) is the film’s choreographer.
The original musical, directed by Kenny Ortega and starring Dove Cameron and Cameron Boyce, premiered on the Disney Channel back in July 2015. Its three sequels went on to become the most watched cable movies of their years.
This post was last modified on February 20, 2026 12:04 pm