Disney Unveils "Hexed" Cast, Release at CinemaCon

Disney unveiled details for its upcoming animated film "Hexed" during its presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, announcing lead voice roles for Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones, along with a release date of November 25, 2026. The original fantasy adventure follows a teenage misfit named Billie Doe and her overachieving mother as they discover that Billie's unusual traits are actually magical powers, pulling them into a hidden realm where magic thrives unchecked and upends their lives.

Steinfeld, an Academy Award nominee for her role in "True Grit," voices Billie, a quirky teenager from a mundane town whose world transforms after she learns she is a witch. Jones, recognized for her work in "Parks and Recreation" and films including "I Love You, Man" and "On the Rocks," portrays Billie's Type A mother, who joins her daughter in navigating the secret magical domain. The studio showcased first-look footage featuring Steinfeld's character interacting with a British-accented talking book and quill pen during a personality test. When the pen inquires, "Have you ever been persecuted, drowned or burned at the stake?" Billie responds, "I've burned a steak in the microwave." Signing...