Descendants

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Overview

A present-day idyllic kingdom where the benevolent teenage son of King Adam and Queen Belle offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of Disney's classic villains: Cruella De Vil (Carlos), Maleficent (Mal), the Evil Queen (Evie) and Jafar (Jay).

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Official Trailer | Descendants

Cast

Director:

Kenny Ortega

Writer:

Sara Parriott, Josann McGibbon

Release Date:

2015-07-31

Run Time:

112m

Tagline:

They're not bad. They're just born that way.

Genres:

Adventure Family Fantasy Music TV Movie

Keywords:

cheerful coming of age fairy godmother fairy tale high school magic maleficent musical romantic teen movie teenage protagonist vibrant villain whimsical witch

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Revenue: Not Declared

Vote Average: 7.2/10

Vote Count: 2503 Votes

Movie Popularity: 7.2525

Spoken Languages: English

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- 28 April 2026 at 11:59 am

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY Twenty years after the heroes of Auradon banished all Disney villains to the Isle of the Lost, the son of Belle and Beast, Prince Ben, offers a chance at redemption. He invites the children of Maleficent, Jafar, Cruella de Vil, and the Evil Queen to attend prep school in the kingdom. The "Villain Kids" arrive with a secret mission to steal the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand and free their parents, but they find themselves torn between their wicked heritage and the appeal of being "good." THE PROS The casting is a total win. Dove Cameron and the late Cameron Boyce bring plenty of charm to their roles. Kristin Chenoweth is epic as a Broadway-style Maleficent—any scene she's in is a belter. It’s highly recommended for the music; songs like "Rotten to the Core" and "Did I Mention" are punchy and stay in your head for days. It’s a good movie for a nostalgia trip because it blends classic fairy tales with a modern, high-school vibe. THE CONS The special effects are a bit of a damp squib—some of the CGI, especially the dragon at the end, looks plastic and cheap. The plot is predictable and follows the standard "Disney Channel" formula without taking many risks. It misses the 8/10 mark because the pacing drags in the middle when it shifts away from the music to focus on thin high-school drama. Some character logic is confusing, like how every iconic villain somehow had a kid at exactly the same time. THE VERDICT A 7/10. Decent and a must-watch if you like catchy pop tunes and colorful costumes. It’s a belter of a family film that doesn't take itself too seriously. Go and watch it for the choreography and the "Be Our Guest" remix. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • High School Musical Link: The film was directed and choreographed by Kenny Ortega, the same man behind 'High School Musical'. He even cast some of the same dancers in the background.• Wigging Out: Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson didn't actually dye their hair for the film; they both wore high-quality wigs throughout the entire production.• Game On: The video game Carlos and Jay play when they first arrive at Auradon was originally created for the Disney XD show 'Aaron Stone'. THE VIBE Like a neon-colored fairy tale mashup. It smells like hairspray, old magic, and lockers. It makes you realize you don't have to be like your parents to be a legend.

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Official Trailer | Descendants

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 28 April 2026 at 12:59 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
Twenty years after the heroes of Auradon banished all Disney villains to the Isle of the Lost, the son of Belle and Beast, Prince Ben, offers a chance at redemption. He invites the children of Maleficent, Jafar, Cruella de Vil, and the Evil Queen to attend prep school in the kingdom. The “Villain Kids” arrive with a secret mission to steal the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand and free their parents, but they find themselves torn between their wicked heritage and the appeal of being “good.”
THE PROS
The casting is a total win. Dove Cameron and the late Cameron Boyce bring plenty of charm to their roles. Kristin Chenoweth is epic as a Broadway-style Maleficent—any scene she’s in is a belter. It’s highly recommended for the music; songs like “Rotten to the Core” and “Did I Mention” are punchy and stay in your head for days. It’s a good movie for a nostalgia trip because it blends classic fairy tales with a modern, high-school vibe.
THE CONS
The special effects are a bit of a damp squib—some of the CGI, especially the dragon at the end, looks plastic and cheap. The plot is predictable and follows the standard “Disney Channel” formula without taking many risks. It misses the 8/10 mark because the pacing drags in the middle when it shifts away from the music to focus on thin high-school drama. Some character logic is confusing, like how every iconic villain somehow had a kid at exactly the same time.
THE VERDICT
A 7/10. Decent and a must-watch if you like catchy pop tunes and colorful costumes. It’s a belter of a family film that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Go and watch it for the choreography and the “Be Our Guest” remix.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• High School Musical Link: The film was directed and choreographed by Kenny Ortega, the same man behind ‘High School Musical’. He even cast some of the same dancers in the background.
• Wigging Out: Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson didn’t actually dye their hair for the film; they both wore high-quality wigs throughout the entire production.
• Game On: The video game Carlos and Jay play when they first arrive at Auradon was originally created for the Disney XD show ‘Aaron Stone’.
THE VIBE
Like a neon-colored fairy tale mashup. It smells like hairspray, old magic, and lockers. It makes you realize you don’t have to be like your parents to be a legend.

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