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Descendants 3 2019

The teenagers of Disney's most infamous villains are back. Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos return to the Isle of the Lost to search for villainous offspring who might join them at Auradon Prep. They hope to expand the school’s student body and further the progress made in bridging the gap between the Isle and Auradon, but unexpected challenges and new mysteries await them.

The teenagers of Disney's most infamous villains are back. Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos return to the Isle of the Lost to search for villainous offspring who might join them at Auradon Prep. They hope to expand the school’s student body and further the progress made in bridging the gap between the Isle and Auradon, but unexpected challenges and new mysteries await them.

Does Descendants 3 have end credit scenes?

No!

Descendants 3 does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Descendants 3

Explore the complete cast of Descendants 3, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Anna Cathcart

Anna Cathcart

Dizzy Tremaine

Christian Convery

Christian Convery

Squeaky

Sofia Carson

Sofia Carson

Evie

Bobby Moynihan

Bobby Moynihan

Dude (voice)

Linda Ko

Linda Ko

Lady Tremaine

China Anne McClain

China Anne McClain

Uma

Mitchell Hope

Mitchell Hope

Ben

Dove Cameron

Dove Cameron

Mal

Cheyenne Jackson

Cheyenne Jackson

Hades

Cassandra Naud

Cassandra Naud

Dancer / Chorus Performer

BooBoo Stewart

BooBoo Stewart

Jay

Keegan Connor Tracy

Keegan Connor Tracy

Belle

James Hibbard

James Hibbard

Guard

Dylan Playfair

Dylan Playfair

Gil

Taylor James

Taylor James

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Jedidiah Goodacre

Jedidiah Goodacre

Chad

Dan Payne

Dan Payne

Beast

Thomas Doherty

Thomas Doherty

Harry Hook

Zachary Gibson

Zachary Gibson

Doug

Melanie Paxson

Melanie Paxson

Fairy Godmother

Navid Charkhi

Navid Charkhi

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Zachary Burke

Zachary Burke

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Jennifer Chu

Jennifer Chu

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Cameron Boyce

Cameron Boyce

Carlos

Mackenzie Green

Mackenzie Green

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Judith Maxie

Judith Maxie

Queen Leah

Aaron J Christopher

Aaron J Christopher

Professor Ratigan Jr

Tony Giroux

Tony Giroux

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Sarah Jeffery

Sarah Jeffery

Audrey

Brenna D'Amico

Brenna D'Amico

Jane

Danny De Matos

Danny De Matos

Dancer / Chorus Performer

J.P. Dubé

J.P. Dubé

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Tyler Layton-Olson

Tyler Layton-Olson

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Kiara Gudgeon

Kiara Gudgeon

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Michelle Dawley

Michelle Dawley

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Cara Hrdlitschka

Cara Hrdlitschka

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Guy Christie

Guy Christie

Reporter

Luke Roessler

Luke Roessler

Squirmy

Houston Stevenson

Houston Stevenson

Royal Dignitary

CJ Damaso

CJ Damaso

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Russell Lee

Russell Lee

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Sarah Corrigan

Sarah Corrigan

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Michael Delleva

Michael Delleva

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Serena Crouse

Serena Crouse

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Jadah Marie

Jadah Marie

Celia

Faustino Di Bauda

Faustino Di Bauda

Smee

Jamal Sims

Jamal Sims

Dr. Facilier

Jackson Goldstone

Jackson Goldstone

BMX Paperboy

Danielle Brokopp

Danielle Brokopp

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Hannah Cam

Hannah Cam

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Sarah Formosa

Sarah Formosa

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Ava Franklyn

Ava Franklyn

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Kevin Fraser

Kevin Fraser

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Zavien Garrett

Zavien Garrett

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Marisa Gold

Marisa Gold

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Kelsey-Mae Hayes

Kelsey-Mae Hayes

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Sarah Francis

Sarah Francis

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Kenya Jordan

Kenya Jordan

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Jared Khalifa

Jared Khalifa

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Ethan Kinakin

Ethan Kinakin

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Zach Kostersky

Zach Kostersky

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Sage Linder

Sage Linder

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Annabelle Greenwood

Annabelle Greenwood

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Victor Lau

Victor Lau

Dancer / Chorus Performer

Ratings and Reviews for Descendants 3

See how Descendants 3 is rated across major platforms like IMDb, Metacritic, and TMDb. Compare audience scores and critic reviews to understand where Descendants 3 stands among top-rated movies in its genre.


Echo Score

The Movie Echo Score

71

Descendants 3 delivers a generally satisfying conclusion to the Disney Channel musical trilogy, with most critics and fans noting its emotional resonance and thematic closure. Positive commentary highlights the film's heartfelt messages, improved production values, and solid character arcs, while criticism points to uneven choreography, fading magical allure, and occasional narrative clichés. The overall impression is that the movie succeeds as a fan‑focused finale despite a few artistic lapses, earning a respectable standing among its peers.

The Movie Echo Score Breakdown for Descendants 3

68
Echo Score

Art & Craft

The film’s visual craftsmanship shows noticeable improvement over its predecessors, with enhanced set design and a more polished production aesthetic. Critics and users praised the upgraded look, though some noted that direction and editing occasionally dragged, and choreography felt lackluster in spots. These mixed observations result in a moderately strong art score that reflects both the technical gains and the uneven execution.

75
Echo Score

Character & Emotion

Character work stands out as a central strength, featuring nuanced performances and satisfying growth for the main cast. Reviewers highlighted the emotional payoff of the protagonists' arcs and praised new additions such as Hades for their impact. A minority mentioned occasional improvisation that detracted from polish, but overall the ensemble delivers a compelling and resonant experience.

70
Echo Score

Story & Flow

The narrative ties together series threads with a poignant twist, positioning Aurora’s daughter as an unexpected antagonist. Critics and fans applauded the thematic closure and originality of the plot twist. However, some felt the story leaned on familiar formulas and pacing issues, describing moments as clichéd. The balance of inventive climax and predictable elements yields a solid, though not flawless, story rating.

65
Echo Score

Sensory Experience

Auditory elements receive mixed feedback; the soundtrack includes several catchy numbers that fans enjoy, yet some critics labeled the songs as forgettable or the choreography as lazy. Production design and visual style have been noted as upgrades, contributing positively to the sensory experience. The combination of stronger visuals and uneven musical impact positions the sensory score in the mid‑range.

72
Echo Score

Rewatch Factor

Rewatch potential is high among devoted viewers, with several fans declaring intent to revisit the film repeatedly. The emotional closure and nostalgic references enhance its lasting appeal. Dissenting opinions note limited value for non‑fans and point to repetitive elements that may deter repeat viewings. Overall, the film offers sufficient enjoyment to merit frequent returns for its core audience.

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Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Descendants 3

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Read the complete plot summary of Descendants 3, including all major events, twists, and the full ending explained in detail. Explore key characters, themes, hidden meanings, and everything you need to understand the story from beginning to end.


On the Isle of the Lost, a new batch of VKs is selected to accompany the Auradon crew on a bold mission. The picks are bold and distinct: Dizzy Tremaine, the granddaughter of Lady Tremaine; Celia, Dr. Facilier’s daughter; and the twins Squeaky and Squirmy, sons of Mr. Smee. They join the familiar faces of Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos as the next chapter of Auradon’s story begins to unfold.

The day of the pickup, a whirlwind of emotion hits the royal palace. Ben, Mal’s longtime beau and the king of Auradon, drops to one knee with a proposal, and Mal eagerly accepts. The moment is shadowed by jealousy from Audrey, whose grandmother Queen Leah reminds her that securing the family legacy through marriage is still a power she craves. The celebration on the surface shadows a tension that grows deeper as the other VKs prepare to leave their island home behind.

Back on Auradon, a threat looms as Hades tries to breach the Isle’s formidable barrier. Mal, though determined, is weakened in the process as she steps in to block him, showing she carries a heavy burden to protect everyone she loves. The barrier stands as a symbol of the divided kingdoms, and its protection becomes a central goal for the whole group.

Audrey’s resentment boils over when she steals the Queen’s crown and Maleficent’s scepter from their museum, wielding new powers and stepping fully into villainy. With Audrey embracing her newfound might, she argues that the safest future for Auradon would be to seal the Isle away once and for all, cutting off the parents and children alike from their shared history.

The tipping point comes when Audrey curses Mal with Maleficent’s scepter, turning the heroine into an aging version of herself. To break the curse, the VKs set out for the Isle to retrieve Hades’s ember—the only artifact strong enough to counter the dark magic—while Celia aids them by slipping into Hades’ lair. The ember’s owner warns that its power may not respond the same to Mal, especially since she is partly Hades’s offspring, a warning that adds personal stakes to the mission.

As they depart the Isle, a sudden interception interrupts their plans. Uma, Gil, and Harry join forces with Mal after she agrees, under pressure, to allow all the children on the Isle to leave. The alliance reflects the uneasy balance of power among former rivals as they race toward Auradon’s shores with fragile hopes of restoration.

Meanwhile, back in Auradon, Audrey intensifies her assault. She crashes Jane’s birthday party with a sleeping curse, and Chad aligns himself with her cause. Jane escapes into the enchanted lake, but the spell threatens to overwhelm the entire kingdom. Ben resists Audrey’s bargain to reverse the spell through marriage, and his refusal triggers a cascade of transformations—people begin to fall under the curse, including Ben himself, who is turned into a beast while others are petrified.

Mal and Uma return to Auradon to face Audrey, bringing their friends into the fray. Their uneasy partnership grows stronger as they confront the threat together. Carlos helps steady the crisis by comforting the beastly Ben, and Jane uses enchanted lake water to restore him to his human form. The tide begins to turn as the group rallies to mend the damage.

At Evie’s home, trust and forgiveness begin to heal old wounds. Mal and Uma reconcile, and Evie awakens Doug with a heartfelt gesture. Audrey traps them in a house, but the united magic of the friends reverses the spell, sparking a healing moment that rekindles their bonds.

The Fairy Cottage holds a sobering moment: Celia discovers she can never see her father again, and the ember is dropped into water, sending Uma to walk away in disappointment. Evie confronts Mal about honesty, and a devastating turn follows when Ben, Carlos, Evie, and Jay are suddenly turned to stone, a stark reminder of the costs of deceit and fear.

Audrey’s last stand involves kidnapping Celia and attacking Mal, who shifts into dragon form to defend her friends. In a decisive moment, Uma returns, and their combined magic reignites the ember. Mal defeats Audrey, who falls into a deep coma, and the curses begin to lift. Hades’s power is used to revive Audrey, prompting a sharp critique of the double standard that forgives her instantly because she isn’t labeled a villain. The moment fuels a new sense of responsibility as Mal contemplates the fate of the Isle.

With the barrier no longer keeping the worlds apart, Mal proposes a radical change: replace the barrier with a bridge, uniting Auradon and the Isle in a single, shared future. The realm rejoices as the couple’s engagement becomes a symbol of reconciliation, and the surviving friends envision a brighter path ahead.

In the final chapters, Evie and Doug, Carlos and Jane, Mal and Ben, and Jay and Gil consider a future filled with travel, work, and partnership. Audrey, too, begins to redefine her relationship with Harry after Uma’s choices, signaling a more nuanced future for everyone involved. A mid-credits scene foreshadows further adventures as the four friends sprint across the bridge toward the Isle, eager to reunite with their families and loved ones.

The story blends courage, friendship, and hard-won forgiveness into a hopeful finale, showing that even a fractured world can heal when former enemies choose to stand together.

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Cars Featured in Descendants 3

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Explore all cars featured in Descendants 3, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Cadillac

2006

DTS Stretched Limousine

Chevrolet

2015

Suburban

Super

2019

Soco TS 1200R

Descendants 3 Themes and Keywords

Discover the central themes, ideas, and keywords that define the movie’s story, tone, and message. Analyze the film’s deeper meanings, genre influences, and recurring concepts.


fairy godmother charactersmee characterreference to maleficentproposing marriage on bended kneedragonno opening creditscrownsceptercakereference to lady tremainereference to drizella tremainebirthday partyreference to dr. facilierdr. facilier characterarcadesleeping spellreference to sleeping beautyfather daughter relationshipsword fightanimate suit of armorthorntrue love's kissturned to stonepirateunlikely alliancebridgetalking dogstar died before releasehades the greek deityteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonistfemale antagonistmale antagonistwhite female lead in a diverse casttitle directed by maletitle written by femaledisney channelherodancingsequelthird partprincesslovemagicteenagerepic adventureepic actionquest adventureteen fantasy

Descendants 3 Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Descendants 3 across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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