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‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ Cast & Character Guide

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‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ Cast & Character Guide

Disney’s Descendants saga continues with the fifth film in the hit franchise, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland. Picking up after the events of Descendants: The Rise of Red, the sequel follows the daughter of the Queen of Hearts, Red, and Chloe Charming, the daughter of Cinderella and King Charming, as they come face-to-face with the consequences of changing the past. 

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premieres on Disney Channel on July 16, 2026, before streaming on Disney+ beginning July 17. The film brings back familiar favorites and expands the cast with several new characters.

In this complete Descendants: Wicked Wonderland cast guide, we’ll break down every actor, the character they play and where you may have seen them before.

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Full Cast List of ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premieres on Disney Channel on July 16, 2026, and will be available for streaming on Disney+ beginning July 17. Check out this full list of the cast and characters so you’re caught up before watching the new film.

Actor Character New or Returning?
Kylie Cantrall Red Returning
Malia Baker Chloe Charming Returning
Liamani Segura Pink New
Leonardo Nam Maddox Hatter Returning
Brendon Tremblay Max Hatter New
Rita Ora Queen of Hearts Returning
Brandy Norwood Cinderella Returning
Paolo Montalban King Charming Returning
Melanie Paxson Fairy Godmother Returning
Alexandro Byrd Luis Madrigal New
Kiara Romero Hazel Hook New
Joel Oulette Robbie Hood New
Zavien Garrett Felix Facilier New
Dayton Paradis Squeaky Smee New Actor
Ryan McEwen Squirmy Smee New Actor
Awkwafina Chessy the Cat (voice) New

Cast & Characters of ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’

Spoiler warning: The cast guide below contains minor plot details about Descendants: Wicked Wonderland and the prior films from the franchise. Here’s everything to know about the actors and the characters they play:

Kylie Cantrall as Red

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Red, or Princess Red of Wonderland, is the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts and a self-proclaimed ‘anti-hero’, known for her sharp wit and refusal to follow the rules. She is fiercely independent and prefers to solve her problems her own way, even if it gets her into trouble. But after traveling through time with Chloe Charming to stop her mother’s rise to power in Descendants: The Rise of Red, Red must now face the consequences of altering the past. She’ll rely on her courage, quick thinking and the strong friendships she’s built to help protect Wonderland.

Known from: Gabby Duran & the Unsittables, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Malia Baker as Chloe Charming

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Chloe Charming is the kind-hearted daughter of Cinderella and King Charming. She is a skilled swordswoman and athlete, as well as a dedicated student whose passion for history led her to join Auradon’s Historical Society. Chloe has a strong moral compass, always striving to do the right thing and live up to her family’s legacy. Although her royal upbringing can leave her a bit naïve, Chloe’s bravery and strong sense of justice help guide her as she reunites with Red in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.

Known from: The Baby-Sitters Club (2020), What We Hide, Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Liamani Segura as Pink (NEW)

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Pink is Red’s younger sister and the second daughter of the Queen of Hearts. Making her Descendants debut in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, Pink is eager to prove herself and step out of her sister’s shadow.

Known from: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Leonardo Nam as Maddox Hatter

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Maddox Hatter is the son of the Mad Hatter, a brilliant inventor and the creator of the Pocket Watch that allowed Red and Chloe to travel through time in Descendants: The Rise of Red. Formerly a trusted mentor to Red, his brilliance and curiosity once made him one of Wonderland’s greatest minds. However, the altered timeline twists him into a ruthless villain who is determined to reclaim the artifact he created.

Known from: Westworld, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Perfect Score, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

Brendon Tremblay as Max Hatter (NEW)

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Max Hatter is Maddox Hatter’s son and the grandson of the Mad Hatter. Described as being intelligent, charming and highly competitive, Max joins Red and Chloe as a valuable new ally. However, his father’s actions leave him caught between his family and the future of Wonderland.

Known from: We Were Liars

Rita Ora as Queen of Hearts

The Queen of Hearts is Red and Pink’s mother and the powerful ruler of Wonderland. In Descendants: The Rise of Red, Red’s journey back in time revealed that long before becoming Wonderland’s feared ruler, the Queen of Hearts was a sweet-natured and generous young woman named Bridget. It was the cruelty she endured throughout her youth that turned her into a hardened mother and leader. Now, thanks to Red’s meddling in the past, she has been given a second chance to become the queen, and mother, she was always capable of being.

Known from: Fifty Shades of Grey, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, Wonderwell, Southpaw

Brandy Norwood as Cinderella

Cinderella is Chloe Charming’s compassionate mother and the Queen of Cinderellasburg. She has had to overcome plenty of hardship to become queen, so she approaches every issue or challenge with grace, kindness and practicality. As new trouble unfolds in Wonderland, she returns to support her daughter.

Known from: Cinderella (1997), I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, Best. Christmas. Ever!, The Front Room

Paolo Montalban as King Charming

King Charming is Chloe’s father and Auradon’s respected royal leader. He returns alongside Cinderella as Red and Chloe face another challenge that threatens Wonderland.

Known from: Cinderella (1997), Mortal Kombat: Conquest, The Great Raid

Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother

Fay, better known as Fairy Godmother, is one of the franchise’s most recognizable returning characters. Despite possessing magical abilities, she stays strong in her belief that true magic comes from kindness and knowledge. As the previous headmistress of Auradon Prep, she has helped guide Auradon’s youth since the original Descendants. She returns in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland as the president of Auradon University.

Known from: Cupid, Happy Family, Notes from the Underbelly

Alexandro Byrd as Luis Madrigal (NEW)

Luis Madrigal is the son of Luisa Madrigal from Disney’s Encanto who inherited her signature super strength. His unique abilities make him a key ally as Red and Chloe set out to protect Wonderland.

Known from: The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo

Kiara Romero as Hazel Hook (NEW)

Hazel Hook is the youngest daughter of Captain Hook and the younger sister of Harriet, Harry and CJ Hook. A Villain Kid through and through, Hazel has a fierce, competitive streak and never backs down from a challenge. But when Wonderland is in danger, she’ll have to put aside old rivalries to help save the kingdom.

Known from: The Prom, The J Team

Joel Oulette as Robbie Hood (NEW)

Robbie Hood is the son of Robin Hood and Maid Marian, carrying on his family’s legendary legacy. As a talented archer, he follows in his father’s footsteps as he joins the next generation of descendants in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.

Known from: Trickster, Cascade, Parallel Minds, Monkey Beach

Zavien Garrett as Felix Facilier (NEW)

Felix Facilier is the son of Dr. Facilier, the voodoo magician from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. He is also the younger brother of Freddie and Celia Facilier. Described as being clever and resourceful, Felix always has a trick up his sleeve.

Known from: The Flash, The Good Doctor

Dayton Paradis as Squeaky Smee (NEW)

Squeaky Smee is the older twin son of Mr. Smee from Disney’s Peter Pan. He was first introduced as a child in Descendants 3 as a shy, book-loving Villain Kid. Squeaky now returns in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland as a more mature and insightful young man.

YKnown from: World of Dance, Canada’s Got Talent

Ryan McEwen as Squirmy Smee (NEW)

Squirmy Smee is the younger twin son of Mr. Smee. Alongside his twin, he also first appeared in Descendants 3. Now older, Squirmy returns with a more energetic and competitive personality, always ready to take on a new challenge.

Known from: Henry Danger: The Movie, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies

Awkwafina as Chessy the Cat (NEW)

Chessy the Cat is the daughter of the Cheshire Cat and is voiced by Awkwafina. In Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, she emerges as a formidable new antagonist who can disappear and reappear at will. She’s also one of the only characters besides Red and Chloe who remembers the original timeline, making her uniquely aware that the fabric of time has been altered.

Known from: Crazy Rich Asians, The Little Mermaid, Ocean’s 8, The Farewell


Stream the ‘Descendants’ Movies on DIRECTV

With Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premiering on Disney Channel on July 16 and streaming on Disney+ beginning July 17, now is the perfect time to revisit the adventures that brought Red, Chloe and the rest of Auradon’s next generation together.

From the original Descendants trilogy to Descendants: The Rise of Red, the franchise continues to expand the world of Disney heroes, villains and their descendants with each new chapter.

Don’t forget: You can stream the entire Descendants movie collection on Disney+ through DIRECTV, then continue the story with Descendants: Wicked Wonderland when it premieres.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the new characters in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland?

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland introduces several new descendants inspired by Disney characters. The newcomers include Pink, Red's younger sister; Max Hatter, the son of Maddox Hatter; Luis Madrigal, the son of Luisa Madrigal; Hazel Hook, the daughter of Captain Hook; Robbie Hood, the son of Robin Hood; Felix Facilier, the son of Dr. Facilier; Squeaky and Squirmy Smee, the twin sons of Mr. Smee; and Chessy the Cat, the daughter of the Cheshire Cat.

Is Dove Cameron in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland?

No, Dove Cameron does not appear in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland. While she starred as Mal in the original Descendants trilogy, the latest film continues the story introduced in Descendants: The Rise of Red, focusing on Red, Chloe Charming and the new generation of Disney descendants.

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