Disney Unveils 'Hexed' starring Hailee Steinfeld
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- Disney announced at CinemaCon that Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones will star in its upcoming original animated film “Hexed.”
- Hexed follows a teenage oddball and her Type‑A mother who discover hidden magic, transporting them to a world where magic can run free, and is slated for a theatrical release on Nov. 25.
- Josie Trinidad will make her film directorial debut on “Hexed.”
- Jason Hand co‑directs “Hexed,” having previously co‑directed “Moana 2” and served as head of story on “Encanto.”
- Roy Conli and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster‑Jones are attached as producers of “Hexed.”
- Zootopia 2 recently became Disney’s highest‑grossing animated film ever, pulling $1.7 billion worldwide and surpassing “Inside Out 2” and “Frozen 2.”
- Hoppers was a hit, while other non‑sequel animated films such as Elio and Luca struggled to draw crowds.
Why it matters: Disney’s launch of 'Hexed' underscores its bet on original animated films after the $1.7 billion triumph of 'Zootopia 2,' yet the recent underperformance of non‑sequel titles such as Elio and Luca highlights the financial stakes for the studio if the teen‑magic adventure fails to attract audiences.
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