Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones join forces for Disney’s next big animated film, bewitchedwhich will hit theaters this fall, on November 25.
The news was shared during Disney’s presentation at CinemaCon on Thursday, where the studio revealed that the original film will follow the story of an eccentric teenager and her “Type A” mother.
The plot centers on the discovery that the daughter’s traits are actually a form of hidden magic, a revelation that eventually transports them both to a fantasy world where magic is allowed to run free.
Steinfeld, an Oscar nominee known for her roles in True value and the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse series, will star alongside Jones, a fan favorite from Parks and Recreation and On the rocks.
Beyond the revelation of bewitchedDisney took advantage of its time in Las Vegas to showcase an extensive list of upcoming projects to theater owners.
Exhibitors were treated to exclusive footage from several highly anticipated titles, including the live-action remake of moana, The Devil Wears Prada 2and toy story 5.
The studio also teased its next big superhero entry, Avengers: Judgment Daymaking it clear that although original stories like bewitched are a priority, the company is still leaning heavily toward its larger cinematic universes to bring audiences back to the big screen.
