Disney presents a new animated film titled ‘Hexed’

Walt Disney Animation returns with Hexed, its new original film arriving in theaters in November 2026. A move that marks a strategic shift: moving away from the sequels to Frozen, Zootopia, or Moana 2 and returning to the essence of the company—unprecedented stories with their own unique identity.

The plot orbits between the fantastic and the emotional: an awkward teenager and his ultra-perfectionist mother discover that what seemed strange is, in fact, magic. What begins as a family drama transforms into a tale of self-discovery that explores how to fit into a world that suddenly isn’t so “normal” anymore.

Disney is betting heavily on the directing side: Josie Trinidad (a key player in the narrative of Zootopia) and Jason Hand (co-director of Moana 2) are at the helm of this new journey. The duo promises a mix of the studio’s classic DNA and a fresh narrative that seeks to connect with a generation no longer satisfied with recycled formulas.

Hexed sounds like Disney’s most serious attempt in years to reconnect with its audience through a genuine story, full of magic, chaos, and excitement—that combo that, when done right, defines an era.

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