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Time To Get Hexed With Disney’s New Movie This Thanksgiving!

For those who grew up with Sabrina the Teenage Witch, flying alongside Kiki’s Delivery Service, or singing along to Wicked, Disney’s upcoming animated film Hexed may be the next magical story to share with your kids.

Disney’s New Witchy Adventure Is Casting a Spell on Fans

Disney has released the first teaser trailer for Hexed, its upcoming animated fantasy film set to arrive in theaters on November 25, 2026. The movie follows Billie, an unconventional teenager who discovers she possesses magical abilities and is suddenly swept into a hidden realm of witches called Hexe.

Voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, Billie finds herself navigating a world of spells, family secrets, and self-discovery alongside her cautious mother, Alice, voiced by Rashida Jones. The film is Disney Animation’s 65th animated feature and marks another original fantasy story from the studio.

For millennial parents especially, the premise feels instantly familiar—in the best way. A misunderstood teen. A hidden magical world. A journey toward belonging. It echoes the charm of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, the wonder of Kiki’s Delivery Service, and the themes of identity and acceptance that helped make Wicked a cultural phenomenon.

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What We Know About Hexed

According to Disney, Billie accidentally unleashes her powers and is transported from suburbia into Hexe, a spectacular world filled with witches and magical creatures. Along the way, she meets Ms. Quill, an enchanted feather quill voiced by Tracey Ullman, and Elias Quire, a living magical journal voiced by Stephen Fry.

According to the trailer, the studio that brings the movie to life is also the one that made Frozen and Zootopia.

The story appears to center on more than magic. Directors Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand describe Billie as someone who has always felt “miscast” in her own life, suggesting that Hexed will explore themes of identity, belonging, and finding confidence in what makes us different.

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That emotional core may be what makes the film resonate with families. Beneath the witches, spells, and fantastical landscapes lies a story about growing up—and learning to embrace who you are.

A Magical Story for a New Generation

The best family films often work on two levels: entertaining children while reminding adults why certain stories captured their imaginations in the first place.

Based on its first teaser, Hexed seems poised to do exactly that. For parents who once dreamed of receiving a magical invitation, meeting a talking cat, or discovering hidden powers, Disney’s newest adventure may offer a chance to revisit that feeling—this time with their children beside them.

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Sometimes, the most powerful magic is finding where you belong.

According to the trailer, Hexed will be released on November 25, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hexed follows Billie, a teenage girl who discovers magical powers and is transported to a hidden witch realm called Hexe.

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Disney’s Hexed is scheduled to premiere in theaters on November 25, 2026.

The voice cast includes Hailee Steinfeld as Billie, Rashida Jones as Alice, Tracey Ullman as Ms. Quill, and Stephen Fry as Elias Quire.

Based on the teaser, Hexed appears to be a family-friendly animated fantasy adventure focused on self-discovery, belonging, and magic.

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Disney has produced several beloved coming-of-age stories over the years, including Moana, Turning Red, Encanto, Frozen, and Raya and the Last Dragon. Like Hexed, these films explore themes of identity, family, self-discovery, and finding one’s place in the world.

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