Disclaimer: This article contains some interesting facts about the movie Descendants: The Rise of Red
The Descendants franchise has captivated audiences around the world with its child portrayals of iconic Disney villains and its intricate plot. The latest installment, Descendants: The Rise of Red, continues this beloved tradition by introducing a new generation of villain kids and their daring adventures.
Fans eagerly watched the film, but the twist at the end left them wondering about the future of Red, Chloe, and their friends. With this cliffhanger, there’s one burning question on everyone’s mind: will there be a sequel? Here’s everything we know so far about the possibility of a sequel.
New beginnings and time-travel adventures
Descendants: The Rise of Red introduces the next generation of villain kids. They include Red (Kylie Cantrall), the spirited daughter of the Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora), and Chloe (Malia Baker), the daughter of Cinderella and King Charming (Brandy and Paolo Montalban). The adventure begins when Red’s mother, the Queen of Hearts, plots to overthrow Auradon, putting Cinderella’s life in danger.
To stop her plans, Red and Chloe embark on an adventure using a magical pocket watch to travel back in time. Their mission is to change the events that led the Queen of Hearts down a path of villainy. Along the way, they meet teenage versions of their parents, adding layers to their time-traveling adventure.
An exciting ending that leaves us wanting more
Red and Chloe discover that the pivotal event that set the Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora) on the path of villainy was a prank staged by Ursula’s younger sister Uliana (Dara Renee) during the Castlecoming Dance. Determined to change this moment in history, they use their magical pocket watch to intervene. Returning to the present, they discover that their mission has indeed succeeded: the Queen of Hearts has transformed into a kind and compassionate ruler.
Despite the success, the film ends on a cliffhanger. While everyone is celebrating, Uma (China Anne McClain) warns that tampering with time can have dangerous consequences. She says, “Getting what you want can be dangerous, especially when you mess with time.”
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Cast members excited for sequel
Fans aren’t the only ones hoping for a sequel. The stars of Descendants: The Rise of Red are equally excited about the prospect. Kyle Cantrall, who plays Red, told Entertainment Weekly that the story isn’t over yet. Red and Chloe have a lot of things to do and change this time travel-related story.
Rita Ora, who plays the Queen of Hearts, has also expressed her eagerness to return. She claimed that she is 100 percent ready for another film. In addition, Malia Baker wants to see Chloe’s character develop further, perhaps even showing some villainy herself.
What could happen next?
Kylie Cantrall also has ideas for Red’s future. She wants to explore more of Red’s relationship with her now-reformed mother and the dynamic with Chloe. “Now that they’ve resolved their issues and the Queen of Hearts is now a love interest, I think that would be cool to explore,” she said. In addition, Cantrall also wants to explore Red’s love interest.
Executive producer Suzanne Todd said that there are more twists coming. She said, “There will be good and bad twists in the future.” Well, the future of the Descendants franchise looks bright. So, keep an eye out for updates, as Red and Chloe’s story is far from over.
You can watch Descendants: The Rise of Red on Disney+.
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