Two New Descendants Films in Development
Industry sources confirm that Disney is preparing two new films for the Descendants franchise. The more unusual project centers on Elsa’s son and Anna’s daughter. They face off in a Hunger Games-style tournament. The other film is a direct sequel to the latest Descendants movie. It focuses on Pink of Hearts. This story pits villains created by Red and Chloe against each other.
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The Frozen storyline has left fans with questions, though many are excited about the new characters. One fan commented: „Elsa becomes a mother at the same time Wanda Maximoff returns to the MCU. What a week, wow.” Another highlighted the similarity to Kingdom Hearts games. They noted: „Competing in a Hunger Games-style tournament” sounds very familiar from the original Kingdom Cup story.
Wicked Wonderland Sets Up the Next Chapter
The Descendants franchise continues to build more storylines. Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, released on Disney+ in July 2026, was the fifth film in the franchise. This makes the upcoming movies number 6 and 7. This film appears to be the direct predecessor to the Pink of Hearts episode. It focuses on events after Cinderella is saved. Red and Chloe find their lives seemingly perfect. But the pair soon discover that changing the past created a new villain: Maddox Hatter. This new villain captures the Queen of Hearts. Red and Chloe must work with Red’s new sister, Pink; Luisa Madrigal’s son, Luis; and Maddox’s son, Max. They aim to save not just the queen, but Wonderland itself.
Critics and the public agree that Wicked Wonderland truly solidified Descendants as a franchise. It opened the door for more sequels, which Disney seems to be planning. Borrowing the „royal battle” atmosphere from The Hunger Games (which were borrowed from Battle Royale, a Japanese film much more violent than Disney would typically consider) is certainly a way to keep things fresh. This is especially true since they plan to pit the children of princesses and fan-favorite sisters against each other. However, how these children end up in such a situation remains to be seen. Script details for the upcoming sequel have not yet been released.
Release Dates and Future Plans
Descendants 6 is expected to be released somewhere in 2028. Production is expected to start next year. The next trilogy, focusing on new characters, will begin with Descendants 7. Disney confirms distribution for a modern classic returning for a special on Disney+.
