Hollywood Reporter8/7/2026, 1:00:00 PM

‘Descendants’ Franchise Expands With Movie Featuring Iconic Disney Sidekicks

News of the music-filled movie 'Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story' follows on the debut of last month's 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,' the fifth film in the successful franchise.

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