“Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” Releases New Song and Cast Posters

It’s a mad world, and we are about to leap into it.

Before tea time, of course.

The hands of the clock are ticking, and we are less than a week away from the highly anticipated fantasy musical event of the year. But things seem less than Wonderland-ful for our characters in the next installment of the long-running Disney franchise, “Descendants.”

With the press tour in full swing and social media buzzing with fan excitement and speculation over what will happen after the time-changing choices made by Red and Chloe, this midsummer release is exactly what was needed to shake off the listlessness of these hot summer days.

Speaking of heat, the cast of the film are bringing just that in the unexpected release of another song from the film ahead of next week’s premiere, “Dancing with the Enemy.”

Did anyone ever expect to see a full-blown dance battle nestled within the lush greenery of Wonderland… on a giant chessboard?

No.

But now that it has arrived, it feels not only perfectly organic to the setting, but also wonderfully fitting for just how delightfully unorthodox the Red-centered saga of “Descendants” has become.

Traditional battles are always exciting and can be incredibly cinematic.

But dancing your way through a strategic game of chess alongside your allies inside a realm where logic itself barely seems to exist…

Now that’s creative.

And almost equally humorous.

While the concept is laced with humor, the song and the intensity of the setting make it clear this is far from a joking matter for our heroes. This time, they’re playing a game for the sake of everything they know and cherish.

We see victories.

We also see setbacks.

Quite possibly making this one of the most anxiety-inducing games of chess ever played in a fictional world.

But it also highlights the pressure and urgency these characters are now facing, along with how their dynamics continue to evolve as they grow into a more unified team.

How they find themselves in this situation is likely just as unexpected as the dance number itself.

What is expected?

Brand-new character posters have also been released via TVLine, showcasing the full ensemble cast gathered together for a whimsical Wonderland tea party.

Hopefully this one is celebrating a victory.

With “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” arriving next week, the excitement and passion surrounding this now-legacy Disney franchise are greater than ever.

As are the stakes our heroes are about to face.