Descendants: The Rise of Red

After the Queen of Hearts stages a violent coup in Auradon, her rebellious daughter Red can't accept life under a villainous regime. Red joins forces with Chloe, Cinderella's perfectionist daughter, and a mismatched crew of royal offspring to chase down a way to change the past. They steal a risky chance at time travel, aiming to stop the single traumatic moment that pushed the Queen onto a darker path. Along the way they clash with rival heirs, cross paths with unexpected allies, and discover small truths about family, reputation, and loyalty. The film balances slapstick and action, keeping key twists secret while focusing on the kids' growing friendships, the messy fallout of trying to rewrite history, and rising stakes.

Released in 2024, Descendants: The Rise of Red was directed by Jennifer Phang, from a concept by Dan Frey, Russell Sommer and Josann McGibbon, and stars Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Ruby Rose Turner, Morgan Dudley, and Dara Reneé, with newcomers.

The film added Princess Red to the Descendants roster, giving fans a fresh antagonist-turned-protagonist dynamic and sparking cosplay, fan art and reaction videos online. Its time-travel angle and group numbers fed lively fan discussion about redemption arcs and how legacy shapes a character's choices, and inspired short fan videos online.

Audience response skewed positive, the film holding a 6.751/10 average from 454 votes. Critics gave mixed-to-favorable notes, applauding the young cast chemistry, playful tone and moral throughlines about identity, family and the consequences of rewriting history, while some reviews flagged predictable plotting and formulaic beats, and broad family-friendly humor throughout.

As a family entry tied to a TV and streaming franchise, Descendants: The Rise of Red wasn't defined by theatrical earnings. No widely reported box office totals dominated coverage, with attention focused on streaming viewership and franchise engagement among audiences.