US EditionLook: Disney to Release Animated Movie 'Hexed' in Fall 2026
Disney's Hexed explores themes of individuality and magic through a teenage boy and his mother, continuing the studio's blend of original stories and sequels.
- On Saturday at Destination D23, Jared Bush unveiled Walt Disney Animation Studios' original film Hexed, set to open November 25, 2026.
- The premise centers on a magical allegory about growing up focused on an awkward teenage boy and his Type‑A mother, with Hexed filling the November 2026 slot between Zootopia 2 and Frozen 3.
- Directed by Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand, with Roy Conli and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster‑Jones producing, Hexed features Patrick Warburton and Yvette Nicole Brown, while concept art revealed glowing houses, a floating cat, and hooded figures.
- With the date set, fans can expect more details in the months leading up to Hexed's debut as Disney's lineup balances originals and sequels to engage both nostalgic and new audiences.
- Following Zootopia 2, Hexed joins the 2026 slate with Toy Story 5, facing high stakes after Moana 2's $1.059 billion worldwide Thanksgiving success.
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During the Destination D23 event, held at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Walt Disney Animation Studios announced 'Hexed' as their next original feature film. During his presentation in Orlando, Florida, the CCO Jared Bush, revealed the title and a movie premiere window in November 2026, under the direction of Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand. Hand is known for being one of three directors who worked at the Moana sequel premiered in 2024, while T…
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