Disney Reveals New Teaser for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Premiering July 16. The world of Auradon is about to get a little curiouser and curiouser. Disney has officially released a brand-new teaser for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, giving fans their first glimpse at the next chapter in the wildly popular Descendants franchise. Along with a premiere date, new poster art, and exciting casting announcements, Disney revealed that acclaimed actress and comedian Awkwafina will join the adventure as the voice of Chessy the Cat. With familiar faces returning and new descendants stepping into the spotlight, this latest journey promises even more magic, music, and mischief when it premieres this summer.
New Teaser for ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ Drops Down the Rabbit Hole, Premiering July 16 on Disney Channel and July 17 on Disney+
Disney has unveiled a brand-new teaser trailer for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, offering fans their first look at the next exciting installment in the beloved Descendants franchise.
Alongside the teaser, Disney also revealed new poster artwork, confirmed the film’s premiere date, and announced that acclaimed actress and comedian Awkwafina will voice the mysterious Chessy the Cat, bringing a fresh Wonderland-inspired twist to the ever-expanding Descendants universe.
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premieres Thursday, July 16, on Disney Channel and begins streaming the following day, July 17, on Disney+.
A New Threat Emerges in Wonderland
Unfortunately, their actions have unexpected consequences.
The new film introduces a powerful new villain in Maddox Hatter, whose actions place Wonderland in danger once again. When the Queen of Hearts is captured, Red and Chloe are forced to assemble a new team of allies to save both her and Wonderland itself.
Joining the adventure are several new descendants and legacy characters, including:
- Pink, Red’s newly introduced sister
- Luis, the son of Luisa Madrigal
- Hazel Hook, daughter of Captain Hook
- Max Hatter, son of Maddox Hatter
As the group navigates Wonderland’s unpredictable landscape, they encounter shifting alliances, hidden dangers, and surprising betrayals that challenge everything they thought they knew.
Returning Favorites and New Faces
Several fan-favorite cast members are returning for the latest installment, including:
- Kylie Cantrall as Red
- Malia Baker as Chloe
- Leonardo Nam as Maddox Hatter
- Melanie Paxson as the Fairy Godmother
- Paolo Montalban as King Charming
- Rita Ora as the Queen of Hearts
- Brandy as Cinderella
New additions to the cast include:
- Liamani Segura as Pink
- Brendon Tremblay as Max Hatter
- Alexandro Byrd as Luis Madrigal
- Kiara Romero as Hazel Hook
- Joel Oulette as Robbie Hood
- Zavien Garrett as Felix Facilier
- Ryan McEwen as Squirmy Smee
- Dayton Paradis as Squeaky Smee
And now, Awkwafina joins the franchise as the voice of Chessy the Cat, a Wonderland character sure to bring plenty of chaos and comedy to the story.
Music, Dancing, and Descendants Magic Return
A hallmark of the Descendants franchise has always been its energetic musical performances, and Wicked Wonderlandlooks set to continue that tradition.
Director Kimmy Gatewood (Muppets Mayhem) leads the project, working from a script by Tamara Chestna, Dan Frey, and Ru Sommer. Returning executive producers Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh once again oversee the franchise’s next chapter.
Award-winning choreographer Emilio Dosal, known for his work on Wicked and Sneakerella, will create the film’s new music and dance sequences.
Fans won’t have to wait long to enjoy the music, either. The Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Original Soundtrack will be released on July 17 through Walt Disney Records.
A Franchise That Continues to Grow
Since debuting in 2015, the Descendants franchise has become one of Disney‘s biggest youth entertainment brands.
Each of the original three films ranked as the most-watched cable movie of its respective year. More recently, Descendants: The Rise of Red became one of Disney+’s most-watched original movies among younger audiences and generated billions of views across social media platforms.
The popularity of the franchise expanded even further in 2025 with the sold-out Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide Tour, which brought the music and characters to arenas across North America.
Fans can also expect a wave of new merchandise inspired by Wicked Wonderland, including dolls from Mattel, costumes, apparel, books, and more.
Until then, viewers can revisit all previous Descendants films, along with The Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide: Concert Special, currently streaming on Disney+.
With a brand-new villain, a deeper dive into Wonderland, and an expanded cast of descendants and legacy characters, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland looks ready to take the franchise in an exciting new direction. The addition of Awkwafina as Chessy the Cat, along with new music, dazzling choreography, and high-stakes adventures, should give fans plenty to look forward to when the film arrives this July. Whether you’ve been following the franchise since the beginning or jumped aboard with The Rise of Red, this next chapter promises another magical journey into the ever-growing world of Descendants.
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