Disney has just unveiled the inaugural teaser for Hexed, an animated adventure set in a spell‑bound realm of witches. The film marks the studio’s first original, non‑sequel feature since 2023’s Wish.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 65th animated feature is slated for theatrical release on November 25, 2026, with a Disney+ debut planned for early 2027.
Hexed cast, story and trailer highlights
The preview introduces Billie (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld), a head‑strong teen who’s always felt out of place. When her bracelet shatters and her fingertips erupt in magic, her life spins out of control.
After inadvertently wrecking a school bathroom and being expelled, she is thrust from suburban life into a concealed magical domain called Hexe, rendered in a dreamy, distinctive visual style.
There she befriends two new allies: Ms. Quill, an enchanted feather‑pen voiced by seven‑time Emmy winner Tracey Ullman, and Elias Quire, a mystical journal voiced by Stephen Fry.
Her wary mother, Alice (voiced by Rashida Jones), is drawn into the quest as well. Together they uncover deep family secrets that could forever alter the witching world.
Director Fawn Veerasunthorn describes Billie as someone who has always felt miscast in her own life, and suggests that stepping into a chaotic, untamed magical realm finally lets her begin to understand herself.
A strong season for Disney and Pixar animation
Hexed arrives at a robust moment for Disney and Pixar. Pixar’s original sci‑fi comedy Hoppers, about a woman who transfers her consciousness into a robotic beaver, surpassed $500 million worldwide earlier this year.
Toy Story 5, featuring Woody and Buzz confronting a disruptive new tablet toy named Lilypad, opens on June 19. Hexed follows in November, giving the studio a solid animated lineup throughout the year.