Descendants: The Rise of Red

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After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup on Auradon, her rebellious daughter Red and Cinderella's perfectionist daughter Chloe join forces and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red's mother down her villainous path.

Media

Auradon Prep's Newest Principal ... UMA! ⚓️ | Descendants: The Rise of Red | @disneychannelmusic

Cast

Ruby Rose Turner

Director:

Jennifer Phang

Writer:

Dan Frey, Russell Sommer, Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott

Release Date:

2024-07-11

Run Time:

92m

Tagline:

There's a new way to be wicked.

Genres:

Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy

Keywords:

cinderella descendant musical spin off time travel wonderland

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Budget: Not Declared

Revenue: Not Declared

Vote Average: 6.7/10

Vote Count: 476 Votes

Movie Popularity: 5.9135

Spoken Languages: English

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- 30 April 2026 at 5:25 am

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 5/10 THE SUMMARY The fourth installment in the Disney franchise shifts the focus to a new generation of "Vks" (Villain Kids). Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe, the perfectionist daughter of Cinderella, are forced to team up when a coup threatens the kingdom of Auradon. Using a magical pocket watch, they travel back in time to their parents' high school days to stop a pivotal event from turning the Queen of Hearts into a tyrant. It’s a bright, high-energy musical that tries to breathe new life into the series with a time-travel twist and a whole new cast of fairytale descendants. THE PROS The chemistry between Kylie Cantrall (Red) and Malia Baker (Chloe) is a winner, providing a sincere "odd couple" dynamic that carries the film. The production design remains high-quality for a Disney Channel original, with vibrant, imaginative costumes that are an honest shout to the original trilogy's aesthetic. It earns a 5/10 because the musical numbers are a total banger for the target audience; the songs are catchy, well-choreographed, and delivered with a high-quality energy that fans of the franchise expect. Rita Ora is a legendary shout as the adult Queen of Hearts, leaning into the campy, villainous fun with a performance that is absolute quality for this kind of flick. THE CONS It lands a 5/10 because the plot is a bit of a slow-roller that relies heavily on "Disney logic" and convenient time-travel rules. The script feels a touch quality-deficient compared to the earlier films, lacking the witty banter and heart that Kenny Ortega originally brought to the series. The ending is an honest frustration—it feels incredibly abrupt, almost like the final act was cut short to set up a sequel, leaving the resolution feeling unfinished. It misses a higher mark because the world-building is a bit of a head-shaker, ignoring established lore in a way that might annoy long-time fans. It’s a sincere effort, but it doesn't hit that legendary "epic status" of the first few movies. THE VERDICT A 5/10. A high-quality visual treat for younger fans, but an honest step down in storytelling for everyone else. While the songs are a total banger and the new leads are a win, the weak ending and muddled plot keep it from being a legendary entry. A quality shout for a family movie night, but don't expect it to top the originals. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • New Era: This is the first film in the series not directed by Kenny Ortega. To keep the vibe honest to the original, the high-quality choreography team worked to maintain that signature "Descendants" style while adding a modern, pop-focused twist.• Royal Returns: While most of the cast is new, the film features a high-quality return for Brandy as Cinderella and Paolo Montalban as King Chad, reprising their legendary roles from the 1997 *Cinderella* movie, which was a total win for nostalgic fans.• Practical Magic: To keep the time-travel scenes looking high-quality, the production utilized "The Volume" technology—similar to what is used in *The Mandalorian*—to create an honest and immersive environment for the high school scenes in the past. THE VIBE Like a glitter bomb in a clock shop. It smells of strawberry hairspray, new sneakers, and the metallic tang of a magical pocket watch.

Videos

Auradon Prep's Newest Principal ... UMA! ⚓️ | Descendants: The Rise of Red | @disneychannelmusic

Cast

Ruby Rose Turner

China Anne McClain

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 30 April 2026 at 6:25 AM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 5/10
THE SUMMARY
The fourth installment in the Disney franchise shifts the focus to a new generation of “Vks” (Villain Kids). Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe, the perfectionist daughter of Cinderella, are forced to team up when a coup threatens the kingdom of Auradon. Using a magical pocket watch, they travel back in time to their parents’ high school days to stop a pivotal event from turning the Queen of Hearts into a tyrant. It’s a bright, high-energy musical that tries to breathe new life into the series with a time-travel twist and a whole new cast of fairytale descendants.
THE PROS
The chemistry between Kylie Cantrall (Red) and Malia Baker (Chloe) is a winner, providing a sincere “odd couple” dynamic that carries the film. The production design remains high-quality for a Disney Channel original, with vibrant, imaginative costumes that are an honest shout to the original trilogy’s aesthetic. It earns a 5/10 because the musical numbers are a total banger for the target audience; the songs are catchy, well-choreographed, and delivered with a high-quality energy that fans of the franchise expect. Rita Ora is a legendary shout as the adult Queen of Hearts, leaning into the campy, villainous fun with a performance that is absolute quality for this kind of flick.
THE CONS
It lands a 5/10 because the plot is a bit of a slow-roller that relies heavily on “Disney logic” and convenient time-travel rules. The script feels a touch quality-deficient compared to the earlier films, lacking the witty banter and heart that Kenny Ortega originally brought to the series. The ending is an honest frustration—it feels incredibly abrupt, almost like the final act was cut short to set up a sequel, leaving the resolution feeling unfinished. It misses a higher mark because the world-building is a bit of a head-shaker, ignoring established lore in a way that might annoy long-time fans. It’s a sincere effort, but it doesn’t hit that legendary “epic status” of the first few movies.
THE VERDICT
A 5/10. A high-quality visual treat for younger fans, but an honest step down in storytelling for everyone else. While the songs are a total banger and the new leads are a win, the weak ending and muddled plot keep it from being a legendary entry. A quality shout for a family movie night, but don’t expect it to top the originals.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• New Era: This is the first film in the series not directed by Kenny Ortega. To keep the vibe honest to the original, the high-quality choreography team worked to maintain that signature “Descendants” style while adding a modern, pop-focused twist.
• Royal Returns: While most of the cast is new, the film features a high-quality return for Brandy as Cinderella and Paolo Montalban as King Chad, reprising their legendary roles from the 1997 *Cinderella* movie, which was a total win for nostalgic fans.
• Practical Magic: To keep the time-travel scenes looking high-quality, the production utilized “The Volume” technology—similar to what is used in *The Mandalorian*—to create an honest and immersive environment for the high school scenes in the past.
THE VIBE
Like a glitter bomb in a clock shop. It smells of strawberry hairspray, new sneakers, and the metallic tang of a magical pocket watch.

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