The star-studded carpet at the Academy Museum proved that Disney has successfully navigated the difficult task of rejuvenating a franchise beyond its founding stars. By honoring heritage casting like Brandy while giving modern chart-toppers like Rita Ora free rein to create camp, visually arresting villains, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland bridges two distinct eras of entertainment. When the film arrives on screens this summer, its mix of high-fashion royal aesthetics, Broadway-level choreography, and alternate-world mythology will put Disney's modern musical playbook to the test once again.
Red Carpet Photos: Descendants Wicked Wonderland Cast Stuns at Academy Museum Premiere