Disney Sets July 16 Release for Descendants: Wicked
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- Disney set the premiere of "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" for July 16 on Disney Channel, with a Disney+ stream on July 17.
- Disney unveiled a first‑look teaser trailer that pits Red (Kylie Cantrall) and Chloe (Malia Baker) against the new antagonist Maddox Hatter (Leonardo Nam).
- Awkwafina will provide the voice of Chessy the Cat in the film, confirmed by the trailer and Deadline.
- Walt Disney Records will release the movie’s original soundtrack on July 17.
- Kimmy Gatewood directs the fifth installment, with a script by Tamara Chestna, Dan Frey, and Ru Sommer, and choreography by Emilio Dosal.
Why it matters: Disney secures a summer draw for its channel and streaming service, while fans receive fresh characters, a new villain, and a soundtrack, expanding the franchise’s market presence.
