Following the events of Descendants: The Royal Wedding, Uma is now the headmistress and principal of Auradon Prep. Her first order of business is to open the border between Auradon and Wonderland by inviting Princess Red, the rebellious daughter of the tyrannical Queen of Hearts, to join the school.

Red and her mother travel to Auradon, where the Queen and Cinderella reunite for the first time since their days at Merlin Academy, the original name of Auradon Prep. The meeting quickly turns hostile as the Queen recalls a traumatic prank she endured during their time at school. During the opening ceremony, as Uma welcomes everyone, the Queen unexpectedly launches a coup d’état with her magical deck of cards and takes the other attendees hostage.

Descendants 4: The Rise of Red

Former Villain Kid Uma, now headmaster of Auradon Prep, extends an invite to the school to another VK – Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red must team up with Cinderella’s perfectionist daughter, Chloe, and return to undo the traumatic event that set Red’s mother down her villainous path.

Is there going to be a Descendants 4?

Descendants 4 proved popular with fans. It followed the teenagers as they returned to the Isle of the Lost, seeking out more villainous offspring to join them at Auradon Prep school.

Previous films have ended with a character turning to the camera to say, “You didn’t think this was the end of the story, did you?” However, Descendants 3 did not, suggesting that it may truly be the end of the franchise.

Descendants 4: Latest film released with tribute to actor Cameron Boyce

The latest Descendants film, The Rise of Red, has just been released on Disney+, five years after the last movie.

The Descendants films are about the children of famous Disney heroes and villains. The fourth in the series, Descendants: The Rise of Red, follows the story of Red, the daughter of Alice in Wonderland’s Queen of Hearts.

It also contains a tribute to Descendants star Cameron Boyce, who died in 2019.

‘Descendants 4: The Rise of Red’ Teaser Introduces the Queen of Hearts’ Rebellious Daughter and Reveals Summer Premiere Date

A new teaser reveals that “Descendants: The Rise of Red” will premiere on July 12.

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.

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 4 Cast – All 25 ‘Rise of Red’ Characters & Actors

Descendants: The Rise of Red is the fourth film in Disney Channel’s Descendants franchise, featuring an ensemble cast of new and returning characters and stars. 

A decade after the 2015 original movie, Descendants 4 follows Red, the daughter of the villainous Queen of Hearts, who teams up with Cinderella and Prince Charming’s daughter for a time-traveling mission to save Auradon. Check out other Disney stories here: What Happened to Carlos In Descendants 4? Cameron Boyce’s Character Departure Explained  Monsters Inc. 3 Prospects Get Promising Update from Pixar Boss Disney Announces 10 Returning Lion King Characters for 2024 Mufasa Movie.

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Disney’s ‘Descendants 4’ Includes Emotional Tribute To Cameron Boyce Following His Death

Beloved Disney star Cameron Boyce, who played Carlos in the Descendants movies, has been honored with a touching tribute in the franchise’s latest installment.

In 2019, Cameron tragically passed away at the age of 20 in his sleep due to a seizure which was a result of an ongoing medical condition.

Descendants 3 was one of Cameron’s final projects dedicated to his memory. When a fourth Descendants film was announced, emotional and upset fans called out Disney for pushing forward with another movie without Cameron.

Now, Descendants: The Rise of Red, a spin-off of the original trilogy, includes a moving moment in remembrance of Cameron’s Carlos.

After Cameron’s tragic death, Dove Cameron confirmed that the original cast, including Sofia Carson and Booboo Stewart, would likely not return for another film without him.

Speaking to Capital Buzz back in 2022 about returning, Dove said: “I’m gonna say no because I don’t think it would be the same without the whole original cast. It would just be different now, and also, we did it. We told a full story. We completed it.”

In Descendants: The Rise of Red, the absences of Dove, Sofia, and Booboo’s characters are briefly explained away. They’re still around, but they’re off doing other things. Carlos’ absence is a little different, though.

The new film sees Cameron’s friend and Descendants co-star China Anne McClain emotionally reference Carlos as her character Uma seeks to open Auradon Prep to kids from “all kingdoms.”

When the Fairy Godmother asks if she is sure about allowing students from Wonderland into the school, she looks to Carlos as an inspiration. Glancing at a framed portrait of Carlos, a tearful Uma adds, “It’s “It’s what Carlos would have wanted.”

“So “d” n’tdon’tt for me,” she” adds, as a tear rolls down her cheek. “Do I” in honor of him.”

The “beautiful moment” sadly confirms that Cameron’s soul has passed away within the Descendants universe, although this.

Plans to include a tribute to Cameron had been in the works since the start of production, and several iterations of the idea existed before they settled on what appears in the film.

Speaking about the emotional scene, producer Suzanne Todd told TVLine: “We, “the filmmakers, had some ideas about what we wanted to do, but we also had a lot of conversations with China Anne and her family about it.”

“Sh” “anded that moment so beautifully. And I have to say that the story point we ended up going with, about inclusion and ending this segregation in CarloCarlos’, is so on point for our universe and what we’re trying to promote. The idea that we attributed to CarloCarlosCarloCarlos’acter felt 100% authentic.”

Chi” Anne also spoke to PEOPLE about what it was like filming that beautiful moment. “Ever” thing came together beautifully,” she” said about returning to the franchise following the heartbreak of CamerCameron’sing. The “Ther” There’sscene scene is very special to me; I’m sure the audience can guess which one it is once they see the movie. Stepping back into Uma was very fulfilling and healing for me.”

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What makes Descendants 4 different from its predecessors?

While continuing the familiar themes of good vs. evil, Descendants 4 is expected to push boundaries by introducing fresh characters, conflicts, and lessons relevant to a new generation.

How can I stay updated about Descendants 4?

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