Overview

• Kenny Ortega revealed that the musical format was embraced within minutes of reading the script, leading to chart-topping songs like "Rotten to the Core."
• The Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour features live performances of signature numbers as part of the anniversary celebrations.
• Original stars Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson and Booboo Stewart credit Ortega’s risk-taking, supportive set environment for shaping their artistic growth.
• The late Cameron Boyce is honored with an emotional on-screen tribute in 2024’s The Rise of Red and ongoing initiatives by the Cameron Boyce Foundation.
• Disney has officially slated Descendants: Wicked Wonderland for a 2026 release, promising a new generation of Villain Kids under returning creative leadership.