About: Descendants 3

Descendants 3 is the third installment in Disney's popular franchise, continuing the story of Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos. This time, the villain kids face their most dangerous challenge yet, as an unfathomable dark force threatens their world. This is where Mal, the daughter of Maleficent, prepares to become future queen of Auradon.

Making / Production

'Descendants 3' is directed by Kenny Ortega. The movie was filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada, from May to July 2018. Movie production was carried by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott, with a budget of around $15 million.

Actors

• Dove Cameron plays Mal, the daughter of Maleficent. Her character goes through a significant transition as she prepares to take over as future queen.
• Sofia Carson portrays Evie, the daughter of the Evil Queen. She showcases a dynamic performance as she helps Mal navigate her new responsibilities.
• Booboo Stewart plays Jay, the son of Jafar. Stewart's performance brings a touch of rebellion and strength to the film.
• Cameron Boyce takes on the role of Carlos, the son of Cruella De Vil. He is remembered for his energetic, charismatic portrayal of the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was Cameron Boyce's final film performance before his untimely death in July 2019. The film was dedicated to his memory.
• The special effects used for Audrey's scepter, as well as Hades' ember, were created using CGI.

Music and Soundtrack

• The soundtrack is filled with catchy and memorable songs like 'Good to Be Bad', 'Do What You Gotta Do', and 'My Once Upon a Time'.
• 'Descendants 3' soundtrack topped the Billboard Kid Albums chart and reached number seven on the US Digital Albums chart.

Quotes

• "We are VKs. Villain kids. We're rotten to the core." -Mal
• "I never thought of myself as mean... I have bad days." -Hades