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‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ Stars Malia Baker, Kylie Cantrall Talk Heroes vs. Villains, Favorite Songs and Hopes for a Sixth Film
Disney's "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland," the fifth film in the franchise, is now streaming on Disney Channel and Disney+, with stars Malia Baker and Kylie Cantrall discussing the production in a new interview. The film returns to a Wonderland-inspired setting, continuing the story of Red and Chloe following the events of "Rise of Red," and matters to fans as it expands the Descendants universe with new characters while addressing questions about a potential sixth instalment.
The plot picks up after Red (Cantrall), daughter of the now-reformed Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora), and Chloe (Baker), daughter of Cinderella (Brandy), discover that altering the past has inadvertently created a new villain, Maddox Hatter, son of the Mad Hatter, played by Leonardo Nam. Both actresses spoke of the personal significance of the shoot, with Baker filming in her hometown of Vancouver on sets that included practical builds such as giant teacups and an oversized chess set, and Cantrall highlighting costume details including 14 heart logos woven into Red's regal new wardrobe, reflecting her character's evolution from rebel to princess.
In short
- "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" is now streaming on Disney Channel and Disney+.
- Stars Malia Baker and Kylie Cantrall reflect on returning to their roles.
- New villain Maddox Hatter emerges after the heroes alter the past.
Explained simply
The Descendants franchise consists of Disney films about the children of famous fairy tale characters and villains. "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" is the fifth instalment and continues to expand this universe, which has built a dedicated fanbase over several films. The film follows Red, daughter of the reformed Queen of Hearts, and Chloe, daughter of Cinderella, as they confront new challenges in a Wonderland-inspired setting.
The plot centres on Red and Chloe discovering that their previous attempt to alter the past has inadvertently created a new villain, Maddox Hatter, the son of the Mad Hatter. The two must now face the consequences of their earlier actions and deal with this emerging threat. The film continues the franchise's ongoing theme of exploring whether fairy tale descendants can escape their predetermined destinies.
The Descendants series has established itself as significant within Disney's programming for younger audiences, which is why the release of each new film attracts attention. With "Wicked Wonderland" now available to stream, fans and viewers are following the story's latest developments, and there is ongoing speculation about whether the series will continue beyond this fifth film.
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