# Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Success & Franchise Expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/descendants-wicked-wonderland-rollout > Updated: 2026-08-12T14:46:35.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 14. Disney released the fifth Descendants film, *Wicked Wonderland*, on Disney+ on July 17, 2026, following a Disney Channel premiere on July 16. The musical fantasy continues the story of Red (Kylie Cantrall) and Chloe Charming (Malia Baker) as they face the consequences of time-travel, which introduces a new antagonist, Maddox Hatter (Leonardo Nam), who captures the Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora). The cast includes new characters such as Pink (Liamani Segura), Luis Madrigal (Alexandro Byrd), Hazel Hook (Kiara Romero), and Max Hatter (Brendon Tremblay), alongside Awkwafina as Chessy the Cat. Following a world premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the film set a Disney+ viewership record in Portugal. The *Wicked Wonderland* soundtrack, which features the single “Mad-Wicked Wonderland” and the duet “The Girl I Used To Be” by Brandy Norwood and Rita Ora, reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Kid Albums chart and No. 2 on the Soundtracks chart. Senior vice-president of music Steven Vincent noted a deliberate return to traditional vocal performances. Building on the franchise's success, Disney has greenlit a new spin-off musical, *Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story*, scheduled to film in Vancouver in late 2026. Directed by Jude Weng, the film will focus on the descendants of iconic Disney sidekicks at a Sidekick Academy. The plot follows recruits at this secret training facility as they attempt to defend the fairytale world from a villainous duo without the assistance of heroes or parents. The new cast includes Dior Goodjohn as Jennie, Momona Tamada as Zara, Jacob Rodriguez as Kronk Jr., Eva Fossaceca Smedley as Meri, and Harry Jones as Lou. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Disney announces ‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’ movie Disney announces ‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’, a new film focusing on the descendants of famous sidekicks training at Sidekick Academy to protect the fairytale realm. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-hidden-heroes-a-descendants-story-movie ### 2026-08-10: Disney announces Descendants spin-off musical Hidden Heroes Disney is producing ‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’, a musical film following the descendants of famous Disney sidekicks, with filming scheduled for Vancouver in 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-descendants-spin-off-musical-hidden-heroes ### 2026-07-30: The Walt Disney Company's 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' Soundtrack Tops Billboard Kid Albums Chart Disney's 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' soundtrack debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Kid Albums chart, also reaching No. 2 on Soundtracks and No. 88 on the Billboard 200, featuring Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-walt-disney-companys-descendants-wicked-wonderland-soundtrack-tops-billboard-kid-albums-chart ### 2026-07-24: Disney+ launches new 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' film Disney+ premiered *Descendants: Wicked Wonderland* on July 16, featuring new characters, a varied soundtrack and returning star Malia Baker as Chloe Charming. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-launches-new-descendants-wicked-wonderland-film ### 2026-07-21: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland draws record viewership on Disney+ in Portugal Disney+’s fifth “Descendants” film, “Wicked Wonderland,” starring Rita Ora, Kylie Cantrall and more, has become one of Portugal’s most‑watched titles, while the cast celebrates the series’s legacy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/descendants-wicked-wonderland-draws-record-viewership-on-disney-in-portugal ### 2026-07-17: Disney’s ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ debuts on Disney+ Disney’s Descendants: Wicked Wonderland debuted July 16 2026 on Disney Channel, hit Disney+ July 17, and follows Red and Chloe battling a new villain, Maddox Hatter, with a fresh cast and musical numbers. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-descendants-wicked-wonderland-now-streaming-on-disney ### 2026-07-15: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premiere spotlights Disney cast and Rita Ora's sheer gown Disney Channel’s “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” premiered in Los Angeles, reuniting Brandy, Rita Ora and the cast; Ora’s sheer Do Long gown and a new duet were key highlights. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/descendants-wicked-wonderland-los-angeles-premiere-draws-star-power ### 2026-07-14: Disney Announces Release Dates for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premieres on Disney Channel 16 July 2026, streams on Disney+ 17 July. The film continues the Red‑Chloe saga, adds new antagonist Maddox Hatter, and features a fresh soundtrack. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-descendants-wicked-wonderland-premieres-fifth-installment ### 2026-07-12: Disney+ to Release ‘Descendants: The Villains’ Wonderland’ on July 17 Disney+ will debut “Descendants: The Villains’ Wonderland” on July 17, starring the original cast plus new characters, directed by Kimmy Gatewood. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-to-release-descendants-the-villains-wonderland-on-july-17 ### 2026-07-09: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premieres on Disney Channel July 16 Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premieres on Disney Channel July 16, 2024, streaming on Disney+ July 17, starring Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker in a new time‑travel adventure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/descendants-wicked-wonderland-premieres-on-disney-channel-july-16 ### 2026-07-06: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premieres on Disney+ July 17 Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, the latest Disney+ film, releases July 17, starring Red, Chloe and new villain Maddox Hatter, with a fresh cast and soundtrack. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/descendants-wicked-wonderland-premieres-on-disney-july-17 ### 2026-06-26: Disney premieres trailer and poster for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Disney released the trailer, poster and a new song for *Descendants: Wicked Wonderland*, set to premiere July 16 on Disney Channel and July 17 on Disney+. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-premieres-trailer-and-poster-for-descendants-wicked-wonderland ### 2026-06-08: Disney Unveils Trailer for 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' with Awkwafina Joining Cast Disney unveiled a trailer for *Descendants: Wicked Wonderland*, adding Awkwafina to the cast and setting a July 16, 2026 Disney Channel premiere. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-unveils-trailer-for-descendants-wicked-wonderland-with-awkwafina-joining-cast ### 2026-06-07: Disney Announces July Premiere of “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” Disney unveiled a teaser for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, set to premiere July 16 on Disney Channel and stream on Disney+; the cast adds Awkwafina and several new characters. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-july-premiere-of-descendants-wicked-wonderland --- Cite as: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Success & Franchise Expansion. 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