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Hexed

Hexed is an upcoming computer-animated produced by and set for theatrical release by in November 2026. The story centers on an awkward teenage boy whose unusual quirks are revealed to be genuine magical abilities, drawing him and his Type-A mother into a hidden magical realm that upends their ordinary lives. Directed by Josie Trinidad, known for her work on Zootopia+, and Jason Hand, co-director of Moana 2, the film is produced by and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones. Announced at Disney's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on August 30, 2025, Hexed represents ' next original feature following Zootopia 2. The narrative balances comedic elements with themes of wonder, self-discovery, and family bonds, as the protagonists confront the disruptions caused by the boy's emerging powers in both the mundane and magical worlds. Early showcased at the event depicts a vibrant, colorful aesthetic suggestive of a whimsical fantasy setting.

Synopsis and cast

Plot summary

Hexed centers on an awkward teenage boy whose unusual quirks are revealed to be genuine magical abilities, drawing him and his Type-A mother into a hidden magical realm that upends their ordinary lives. The narrative balances comedic elements with themes of wonder, self-discovery, and family bonds, as the protagonists confront the disruptions caused by the boy's emerging powers in both the mundane and magical worlds.

Cast and characters

As of November 2025, the voice cast for Hexed has not been announced.

Production

Development

Hexed was announced on August 30, 2025, at Disney's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event as ' next original feature film following 2. The film is directed by Josie Trinidad, making her feature directorial debut after directing episodes of , and Jason Hand, a on 2. It is produced by , known for and , and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones. The project's early concept art, showcased at the event, features a vibrant and colorful aesthetic reminiscent of films like and , emphasizing a whimsical fantasy setting. highlighted the film's blend of comedy, wonder, self-discovery, and family themes during the announcement. In October 2025, Bush revealed additional details in a Q&A, stating that Hexed will not be a musical and will include a main villain, distinguishing it from recent Disney Animation releases. As of November 2025, the film is in , with no publicly credited.

Filming

As a computer-animated , Hexed does not involve traditional live-action filming. began following the August 2025 announcement, with early development focused on the magical realm's visual . Principal animation work is underway at as of November 2025, aiming for a theatrical release on November 25, 2026.

Release

Distribution

Hexed is scheduled for theatrical release by in November 2026. The film was announced at Disney's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on August 30, 2025.

Box office

As of November 2025, Hexed has not yet been released, so information is unavailable.

Reception

Critical response

As of November 2025, Hexed has not been released and therefore has no critical reception.

Cultural impact

As of November 2025, Hexed has not been released and therefore has no recorded cultural impact.

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