Everything We Know About the Enchanted Sequel So Far

Everything We Know About Disenchanted/Enchanted Sequel So Far

Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for Everything We Know About Disenchanted, the Enchanted Sequel, So Far.

For this list, we’ll be looking at the latest information on the upcoming sequel to the 2007 live-action/animated Disney movie.

What part of Disenchanted are you most looking forward to?

Production Schedule

Ever since “Enchanted” premiered in 2007, fans of the satirical fairy tale have been waiting for a sequel. After many years of back and forths, and multiple talks that never came to fruition, “Disenchanted” is finally a reality. In fact, they are reportedly slated to begin production in the spring of 2021, with members of the cast being reported between March and April. Meanwhile, Amy Adams posted on social media in May that she was in Ireland getting ready for the film! There is no firm premiere date yet, but if that schedule is maintained, it's reasonable to expect the movie will finally be released for us to enjoy sometime in 2022. To say we’re excited is an understatement. Premiere day simply can’t come soon enough!

Where to Watch It

When “Disenchanted” is finally ready for the world to see, where will fans be able to watch it? In the past, the answer to this question would have likely been movie theaters. But that’s no longer the case these days. Given the safety concerns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Disney is planning to release "Disenchanted" on its streaming platform, Disney+. And according to the announcement made in December 2020 by the company, that premiere will be an exclusive one. In other words, it appears the movie won't be released in theaters at all - of course, that could always change, but that’s the latest news as of writing. No matter what size the screen we first see it on is, it’s sure to be magical though!

An Irish Connection

While "Enchanted" primarily took place in New York City, "Disenchanted" will stretch beyond the borders of the United States. As a matter of fact, Ireland has been tapped as one of the film's primary shooting locations! More specifically, the sequel will reportedly feature the village of Enniskerry, the city of Dublin, and/or the town of Greystones. So while the Big Apple will likely still play a part in the story, it might not be at the center of it. The only question that remains now is how the country of Ireland will tie into the film’s plot. Will we be treated to a live-action look at the magical world of Andalasia? Please let the answer be yes!

The Director

With such a highly anticipated release, it's crucial to get all the moving parts right. Of course, the cast is a main component of that. But that's not where it ends. Behind the scenes, the director plays a huge part in forming what a movie becomes. Luckily, the one and only Adam Shankman is at the helm of "Disenchanted". You might recognize his name from the plethora of other movies he’s had a part in bringing to life, like "A Walk to Remember" , "The Wedding Planner" , and "Hairspray" . We're curious to see what energy Shankman will bring to the film, and feel pretty confident that “Disenchanted” is in good hands!

Music That's Sure to Deliver

It's no secret that a huge part of what made "Enchanted" so fun were the songs at the center of it. From "True Love's Kiss", to "Happy Working Song'', to “That’s How You Know”, the tunes brought an energy to the movie that made it unique. Our only complaint was that there weren’t enough of them! The man behind the soundtrack was the legendary Alan Menken, who has crafted countless flawless soundtracks for Disney films. Menken and fellow icon Stephen Schwartz did a wonderful job with the movie’s music. Lucky for us, they are both back to create more new songs for "Disenchanted"! It’s safe to say the sequel’s music will be just as good, if not better, than the original!

The Original Cast

Excitingly, most of Enchanted's original cast is set to return for the sequel. Considering the first film came out all the way back in 2007, we're thrilled that the followup will reunite all of our favorite characters. Amy Adams will step back into Giselle’s shoes, Patrick Dempsey will return as Robert Philip, James Marsden will be back as Prince Edward, and Idina Menzel will bring Nancy to life once more. These actors have all accomplished a lot since 2007. We’re thrilled that they'll be sharing the screen together again, and can only imagine how special the end result will be!

The Premise

So what exactly will "Disenchanted" be about? Just as we've waited years for the sequel to materialize, the plot will feature a significant time jump as well. And like the title presupposes, things won’t exactly be going perfectly. The film's IMDb’s description states: "Ten years after her happily ever after, Giselle questions her happiness, inadvertently turning the lives of those in the real world and Andalasia upside down in the process." The original film was charming precisely because of how it wasn't afraid to poke fun at classic Disney movies while still embodying them. So we're definitely looking forward to seeing its sequel’s take on what happens a decade after happily ever after!

A Possible Cameo

According to The DisInsider, Snow White’s iconic seven dwarfs will make a special appearance in "Disenchanted". Allegedly, they will even have a song and dance! And we have a lot of questions about it. First of all, will they appear in animated form, live-action, or both? Will they be heigh-ho-ing home from work? We can only hope so! Needless to say, it would be an iconic cameo. Keep in mind: this is nothing more than a rumor as of April 2021. We're not sure how Snow White's friends would fit into Giselle's story. But if this report is true, we're sure it will be a moment everybody is talking about.

A Different Side of Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey has worn a lot of hats over the years. From "Grey's Anatomy", to "Devils", to "Bridget Jones' Baby", he's shown a lot of range. But there's one thing we have never seen from the talented actor: fans of "Enchanted" will recall that his character never sung! The movie was filled with catchy tunes, but Robert was more of a reluctant spectator than anything else in those instances. Well, all that is about to change. Dempsey revealed to Variety that he will in fact be displaying his vocal skills in "Disenchanted", despite a lack of experience. We can’t wait to see it!

New Villains

It wouldn't be a Disney movie without some bad guys trying to foil things. In "Enchanted", Giselle's nemesis was Queen Narissa, who sent her to New York City against her will. As we all know, things worked out for the best in that case, though Narissa didn’t go down without a fight. But who will Giselle and her friends have to face off against in the sequel? While we don't have many details on the characters themselves, some excellent casting choices were recently unveiled. Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown & Jayma Mays have all signed on! According to Deadline, they will potentially be playing villains, while IMDb lists their characters’ names as Malvina, Rosaleen, and Ruby, respectively! Given their talent, we have a feeling they’ll take the film to the next level.