Descendants fans, get ready: Brandy has officially stepped back into her glass slippers! The singer and actor is reprising her role as Cinderella in a new Descendants movie, originally titled “The Pocketwatch” but now known as “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” we finally have a first look at her regal character back in action. On March 22, 2023, Disney+ confirmed that Brandy will reunite with her now-King Charming, aka Prince Christopher (Paolo Montalban) from the 1997 “Cinderella,” in the next film instalment, which still hasn’t set a release date.
Dove Cameron’s Mal Featured In Descendants 4: Rise of Red
A teaser for Descendants: The Rise of Red included an appearance from Dove Cameron’s Mal. Well, sort of.
Premiering July 12 on Disney+, The Rise of Red is Disney’s fourth Descendants film. It features Kylie Cantrall as Red, the Queen of Hearts’ daughter, forced to work with Malia Baker’s Chloe, Cinderella’s daughter.
Disney confirmed Descendants 4 will bring together actors and characters, both old and new, but does that include the franchise’s original heroine, Mal?
When is Descendants 4 on TV?
The Disney Channel film Descendants 3 saw the return of Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos—all offspring of famed Disney villains and heirs to evil dynasties.
However, the death of one of the film franchise’s stars, Cameron Boyce, has cast doubt over the possibility of another instalment in the film series.
Will there be a fourth movie? Here’s everything you need to know about Descendants 4.
Descendants 4 cast
The previous films have focussed on a regular cast. In addition to Cameron Boyce, the movie also starred:
- Mal, daughter of Maleficent – Dove Cameron (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Liv and Maddie)
- Jay, son of Jafar – Booboo Stewart (The Twilight Saga, X-Men: Days of Future Past)
- Evie, daughter of the Evil Queen – Sofia Carson (Austin & Ally, Tini: The Movie)
- Ben, son of Beauty and the Beast’s Belle – Mitchell Hope
- Jane, daughter of the Fair Godmother – Brenna D’Amico (Chicken Girls, Crazy Wonderful)
- Fairy Godmother – Melanie Paxson (Cupid, Happy Family)
- Belle – Keegan Connor Tracy (Supernatural, The Magicians)
- Beast – Dan Payne (Stargate, Watchmen)
- Hades – Cheyenne Jackson (Glee, 30 Rock)
It’s not known whether a fourth film (if commissioned) would feature the regular cast or whether Disney Channel would recenter the story with different teen protagonists and a different storyline.
Is Descendants 4 The Last Movie? Will There Be More Sequels?
Descendants 4 was recently released on Friday, July 12, 2024, sparking curiosity among fans about the possibility of a fifth instalment. Many are eagerly awaiting news on a potential release date for Descendants 5. Since its debut, social media has been abuzz with discussions about the franchise’s future and whether it will extend to Descendants 5.
Here is everything you need to know about the potential Descendants 4 movie sequels and other details.
Is Descendants 4 the final movie of the franchise?
Yes, as of now, Descendants 4 is known as the final movie of the franchise.
Descendants 4, aka Descendants: The Rise of Red, is officially available to stream online via Disney Plus. However, there hasn’t been any official update from the team regarding a fifth part, which officially makes it the final movie of the franchise. We, as fans, are always eager for updates. Therefore, it is important to stay vigilant for official announcements from Disney Plus. This helps keep you informed about any upcoming Descendants movies.
‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’ Teaser Introduces the Queen of Hearts’ Rebellious Daughter and Reveals Summer Premiere Date
“Descendants: The Rise of Red” is set for a July 12 premiere, as revealed in a new teaser. The Disney+ film stars Kylie Cantrall as Red, princess of the hostile kingdom of Wonderland and the newest Villain Kid (aka VK) at Auradon Prep. When her mother, the tyrannical Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora), incites a coup against Auradon, Red must join forces with Chloe (Cinderella and King Charming’s daughter, played by Malia Baker) to travel back in time and undo the traumatic event that set the queen down her villainous path.
In the teaser, Red sprays the school halls with graffiti hearts before introducing herself to Chloe, who is stunned to learn that Red is her new roommate.
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 50% of 8 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.10/10.
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal of Parents praised how The Rise of Red reminds viewers that childhood experiences shape who people become, complimented the movie’s emphasis on “girl power,” saying characters like Red serve as strong role models, and stated the film depicts meaningful conversations between parents and children about personal growth and overcoming challenges Katelyn Mensah of Radio Times gave The Rise of Red a grade of four out of five stars, praised the performances of the actors, particularly Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker, noting their intense chemistry and character development, complimented the diverse musical styles and the dynamic duets, especially between Cantrall and Rita Ora, and highlighted the film’s positive themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and unexpected friendships.
John Serba of Decider remarked that the film adheres to the Disney Channel’s typical formula, citing vibrant visuals and an upbeat atmosphere, noted that the new characters are not significantly different from the originals, suggesting fans of Descendants will likely enjoy them, and said that Rise of Red delivers positive messages and expected feel-good experience, however, without taking any creative risks. Jennifer Green of Common Sense Media gave The Rise of Red a score of three out of five stars, noted the presence of positive messages and role models, citing empathy and treating others with kindness, but called the film “overstuffed.
Descendants: The Rise of Red was watched by 6.7 million viewers in its first three days of streaming on Disney. It became Disney Branded Television’s highest original movie premiere on the streaming service. The film was the most watched streaming original movie from July 12 – July 18, with 1.1 billion minutes of watch time. It was the third most-streamed original movie from July 19 to July 25, with 299.1 million minutes of watch time. The Rise of Red was the fourth most-watched streaming original movie from July 26 to August 1, with 141.8 million minutes of watch time and 1.5 million views. According to FlixPatrol, which monitors daily updated VOD charts across the globe, the movie reached Disney+’s number one film ranking in the United States on July 27 and reached number two on August 11. Analytics company Samba TV, which gathers viewership data from certain Smart TVs and content providers, reported that The Rise of Red was the eighth top streaming program for August 5–11. In August, Disney announced that the film had reached 20 million views worldwide. The movie became Disney+’s most-watched live-action original in October since Hocus Pocus 2 in September 2022. Since its release on July 12, it garnered 33 million viewers over 12 weeks
FAQs:
. What is Descendants 4?
Descendants 4 is the fourth installment in Disney’s Descendants franchise, which follows the adventures of the children of iconic Disney heroes and villains as they navigate life in Auradon and the Isle of the Lost. The story explores themes of friendship, love, redemption, and identity in a magical setting.
Will Hades Return in Descendants 4?
Hades, played by Cheyenne Jackson, played a pivotal role in Descendants 3 as Mal’s father. His return in Descendants 4 remains unconfirmed but is highly anticipated by fans.
