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Disney Channel Launches “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” July 16

6/9/2026

Summary

Disney Channel Premieres

Disney Channel will premiere Descendants: Wicked Wonderland on July 16, 2026, with Disney+ streaming the film on July 17, 2026.
Awkwafina joins Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker as voice talent, while Liamani Segura, Brendon Tremblay, Alexandro Byrd and Kiara Romero voice new characters.
Kimmy Gatewood directs the film, while Emilio Dosal designs the music-and-dance numbers.
Mattel will release a doll line, costumes, apparel and books.
Walt Disney Records will issue the soundtrack on July 17, 2026.

Summary

Red Rescues

Red and Chloe confront the new villain Maddox Hatter after their time-travel interference.
The Queen of Hearts has become benevolent while Cinderella remains safe, creating a false calm in Wonderland.
Red allies with her sister Pink, Luis Madrigal’s son, and Captain Hook’s daughter Hazel to free the Queen.
The teaser hints that Robbie Hood, Felix Facilier, Squirmy Smee and Squeaky Smee may join the rescue, adding humor.

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Maddox Hatter Debuts

The teaser trailer for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland debuted on June 8, 2026, previewing a time-bending conflict.
Leonardo Nam appears as the new antagonist Maddox Hatter.
Melanie Paxson, Paolo Montalban, Rita Ora and Brandy reprise their roles, with Brandy voicing Cinderella in her first Disney animated role.
The teaser’s darker visual style signals a shift to mature storytelling, prompting Disney to launch a 2026 live promotional tour.

History

Historical Context

In July 2015 Disney Channel premiered Kenny Ortega’s musical fantasy Descendants, drawing 6.6 million viewers and a Billboard-topping soundtrack. The film sparked a multi-platform franchise—books, dolls, costumes and a sequel series—accumulating millions of sales and over 781 million U.S. viewing hours by 2024. The 2026 Disney+ sequel Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, starring Awkwafina and Leonardo Nam, extends that cross-media model.

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Disney Channel Premieres

Disney Channel will premiere Descendants: Wicked Wonderland on July 16, 2026, with Disney+ streaming the film on July 17, 2026.
Awkwafina joins Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker as voice talent, while Liamani Segura, Brendon Tremblay, Alexandro Byrd and Kiara Romero voice new characters.
Kimmy Gatewood directs the film, while Emilio Dosal designs the music-and-dance numbers.
Mattel will release a doll line, costumes, apparel and books.
Walt Disney Records will issue the soundtrack on July 17, 2026.

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