‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’ Teaser Introduces the Queen of Hearts’ Rebellious Daughter and Reveals Summer Premiere Date

“Descendants: The Rise of Red” is set for a July 12 premiere, as revealed in a new teaser.

The Disney+ film stars Kylie Cantrall as Red, princess of the hostile kingdom of Wonderland and the newest Villain Kid (aka VK) at Auradon Prep. When her mother, the tyrannical Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora), incites a coup against Auradon, Red must join forces with Chloe (Cinderella and King Charming’s daughter played by Malia Baker) to travel back in time and undo the traumatic event that set the queen down her villainous path.

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In the teaser, Red sprays the school halls with graffiti hearts before introducing herself to Chloe, who is stunned to learn that Red is her new roommate.

In addition to Cantrall, Baker and Ora, the film stars Brandy as Cinderella, Dara Reneé as Uliana, Ruby Rose Turner as Bridget/Young Queen of Hearts, Morgan Dudley as Ella/Young Cinderella, Joshua Colley as Young Hook, Peder Lindell as Morgie, Grace Narducci as Fay/Young Fairy Godmother, Jeremy Swift as Principal Merlin, Paolo Montalban as King Charming and Leonardo Nam as Maddox Hatter. China Anne McClain reprises her role as Uma, Ursula’s daughter and the headmaster of Auradon, while Melanie Paxson returns as Fairy Godmother.

“Descendants: The Rise of Red” features seven new original songs, two reprises and a cover of “So This Is Love” from “Cinderella,” with a soundtrack album debuting on the same day as the film.

Jennifer Phang directs the film from a script by Dan Frey and Russell Sommer. Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh executive produce, while Phang and Mahita P. Simpson serve as co-executive producers and Wendy S. Williams serves as producer. Ashley Wallen choreographs with a score by Torin Borrowdale. The production design is by Mark Hofeling, with Declan Quinn serving as the director of photography. Katie Ennis is the editor. Costume design is by Julia Caston and Emilio Sosa.

See the teaser below.

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