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‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ Debuts at No. 1 on Kid Albums Chart
The soundtrack to Disney's "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Kid Albums chart, becoming the fifth chart-topping album from the Descendants franchise on that ranking. The film, which premiered on Disney Channel on 16 July before arriving on Disney+ the following day, is the fifth instalment in the popular fantasy series and a sequel to 2024's "Descendants: The Rise of Red". It stars Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker, with Brandy and Rita Ora also appearing in the cast and on the soundtrack as Cinderella and the Queen of Hearts respectively.
Beyond its Kid Albums win, the soundtrack entered the Soundtracks chart at No. 2 and the Billboard 200 at No. 88, marking the fifth Descendants soundtrack to reach the top half of that chart, though the first three instalments (2015, 2017 and 2019) all debuted within the top 10. It also became only the third TV soundtrack to debut on the Billboard 200 in 2026, following those for "Heated Rivalry" and "Stranger Things 5", and bowed at No. 13 on the Independent Albums chart. The rankings, dated 1 August, reflect the tracking week ending 23 July, based on Luminate data.
In short
- "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" soundtrack tops the Kid Albums chart
- Fifth Descendants film; features Brandy and Rita Ora
- Also charts at No. 88 on Billboard 200, No. 2 on Soundtracks
Explained simply
Descendants is a Disney fantasy film franchise that reimagines classic Disney villains and their children as main characters. The series began in 2015 and has become particularly popular with younger audiences over the past decade.
Both the films and their accompanying soundtracks have attracted large audiences, establishing the franchise as a significant part of children's entertainment. The series has built a devoted fan base that follows both the film releases and musical output.
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland is the fifth film in the series, released on Disney Channel and Disney+ in July 2026. The cast includes Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker, alongside established artists such as Brandy and Rita Ora who also perform on the soundtrack.
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