Disney Expands 'Descendants' Universe with New Film 'Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story'

Disney is expanding its 'Descendants' universe with a new film titled 'Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story,' which will follow the children of iconic Disney sidekicks from movies like 'Aladdin' and 'Emperor’s New Groove.' The music-filled movie is set to begin production soon, putting sidekicks center stage.

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The 'Descendants' franchise has been a significant success for Disney, and this expansion into a sidekick-focused spin-off indicates a strategy to leverage popular existing characters and themes. By centering the narrative on sidekicks, Disney aims to offer a fresh perspective within a beloved universe, potentially attracting both existing fans and new audiences.

Key entitiesDisney Descendants Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story Aladdin The Emperor's New Groove

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual24d ago

‘Descendants’ Franchise Expands With Movie Featuring Iconic Disney Sidekicks

News of the music-filled movie 'Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story' follows on the debut of last month's 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,' the fifth film in the successful franchise.

By Kimberly Nordyke

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Disney’s ‘Descendants’ Universe Expands With New Film Following Children Of Sidekicks From ‘Aladdin,’ ‘Emperor’s New Groove’ & More

Disney is expanding the Descendants universe. Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story goes into production next week, the company announced Friday morning. The film will follow the offspring of a few beloved sidekicks. Hidden Heroes has already found its band of unsung heroes as well. It will star Dior Goodjohn (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Poser) […]

By Katie Campione

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‘Descendants’ Universe Expanding With Disney’s New Sidekick Spin-Off Film ‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’

"We're finally putting the sidekicks center stage," the president of Disney Kids & Family says.

By Alicia Urrea

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Disney Expands 'Descendants' Universe with New Film 'Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story'

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‘Descendants’ Franchise Expands With Movie Featuring Iconic Disney Sidekicks

Disney’s ‘Descendants’ Universe Expands With New Film Following Children Of Sidekicks From ‘Aladdin,’ ‘Emperor’s New Groove’ & More

‘Descendants’ Universe Expanding With Disney’s New Sidekick Spin-Off Film ‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’

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‘Descendants’ Franchise Expands With Movie Featuring Iconic Disney Sidekicks

‘Descendants’ Universe Expanding With Disney’s New Sidekick Spin-Off Film ‘Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story’

Disney’s ‘Descendants’ Universe Expands With New Film Following Children Of Sidekicks From ‘Aladdin,’ ‘Emperor’s New Groove’ & More

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