Metro Manila, Philippines – Disney is bringing a new magical adventure to Philippine cinemas this November, with Hollywood stars Hailee Steinfeld, Rashida Jones and Jodie Foster leading the voice cast of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming animated film, “Hexed.”
Disney released a new trailer and poster for the original coming-of-age fantasy on Tuesday, Oct. 13, ahead of its Philippine theatrical premiere on Nov. 25, 2026.
The film follows Billie Doe, an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl voiced by Steinfeld, who discovers that she possesses extraordinary magical abilities.
When her powers are unleashed, Billie is transported from her suburban life into Hexe, a vast magical realm inhabited by witches and mysterious creatures.
She must team up with her cautious mother, Alice, voiced by Jones, as they uncover family secrets that could change the world of witches forever.
Two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster voices Queen Celeste, a sinister ruler determined to maintain her power over Hexe.
Walton Goggins joins the cast as Beef Roger Crummchuk, a reclusive three-eyed magical cat who forms an uneasy alliance with Billie and Alice.
New characters join magical adventure
The newly announced cast members include Henry Winkler as Nigel, a nervous but knowledgeable potoo bird who holds powerful secrets about the magical world.
Dan Stevens also joins the film as Hieronymous, Queen Celeste’s grand councilor, described as a blustering and self-important figure.
Other cast members include Tracey Ullman, Stephen Fry, Brett Gelman, Jimmy O. Yang, Ron Funches, Kathy Najimy, Alan Tudyk, Randall Park, Wayne Knight, Rachel Dratch and Yvette Nicole Brown.
The ensemble also features Samson Kayo, Drew McIntyre Galloway, Cheri Oteri, Bill Farmer, Pat McAfee, Chris Parnell, Sarah-Nicole Robles, Ariana Madix, Kellie Gerardi, Abraham Benrubi and Josh Dallas.
Disney’s latest original animated film
“Hexed” is directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand, with Josie Trinidad serving as co-director.
The film is produced by Roy Conli and Yvett Merino, while Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller wrote the screenplay.
Blending magic, family mysteries and a mother-daughter adventure, the film follows Billie’s journey of discovering her abilities while confronting the secrets surrounding her family.
“Disney’s Hexed” opens in Philippine cinemas on Nov. 25, 2026.
