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Disney's Hexed: A Magical Return to Original Storytelling

9/4/2025

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Walt Disney Animation Studios will release a new animated film, *Hexed*, on November 25, 2026.
Directed by Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand, it follows a teenage boy and his mother discovering magical powers.
The film combines comedy, fantasy, and emotional depth, with art styles similar to *Encanto* and *Raya and the Last Dragon*.
*Hexed* marks Disney's return to original storytelling after recent sequels and underperforming films.

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Story summary

Walt Disney Animation Studios will release a new animated film, *Hexed*, on November 25, 2026.
Directed by Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand, it follows a teenage boy and his mother discovering magical powers.
The film combines comedy, fantasy, and emotional depth, with art styles similar to *Encanto* and *Raya and the Last Dragon*.
*Hexed* marks Disney's return to original storytelling after recent sequels and underperforming films.