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Disney Hexed animated film controversy

Overview

Disney announced the voice cast for its upcoming animated feature, ‘Hexed’, during the D23 event in Anaheim. The film, directed by Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand, features Jodie Foster as the villainous Queen Celeste and Walton Goggins as a character named Beef Roger Crummchuk. The story follows a teenage girl who discovers hidden magic.

Following the release of the film’s first trailer, the project has faced controversy regarding its portrayal of witchcraft. Some critics and religious figures have expressed concern that the film’s colorful and aesthetically pleasing presentation of sorcery could normalize occult practices for children. While creators maintain the film is intended as creative fantasy for family entertainment, some observers have described the depiction as ‘really disturbing’ due to its perceived contradiction of biblical teachings.

Entities

Disney · Jodie Foster · Hailee Steinfeld · Rashida Jones · Jenn Nizza

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Disney's Hexed animated film sparks witchcraft controversy

    Disney’s upcoming animated film “Hexed” is facing criticism from religious figures who argue its portrayal of witchcraft as a normalized, beautiful fantasy is spiritually problematic.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Disney adds Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins to ‘Hexed’ cast

    Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins have joined the voice cast of Disney’s upcoming animated film “Hexed”, which is set to arrive in theaters on November 25, 2026.

Sources

mycharisma.com · rdnvenezuela.com