Walt Disney Animation’s Hexed arrives in theatres on 25 November 2026, and the D23 Entertainment Showcase added two big names to the voice cast: Walton Goggins and Jodie Foster, in her first Disney animated film. Chief creative officer Jared Bush brought the cast on stage in Anaheim on Friday night.
Hexed follows Billie Doe, an impulsive teenager voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, who discovers magical abilities that carry her from suburbia into Hexe, land of the witches. With her cautious mother Alice — Rashida Jones — she sets out to investigate family secrets that reach into the witch world.
Who is in the Hexed cast?
At D23, Disney confirmed Goggins as Beef Roger Crumbchuck, a three-eyed green cat, and Foster as Queen Celeste, the devious queen of the witches.
Pure magic. Walton Goggins is Beef Roger Crumbchuck and Jodie Foster is Queen Celeste in Disney Animation’s Hexed, arriving only in theatres November 25.
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The rest of the line-up was already public: Steinfeld as Billie, Jones as Alice, Tracey Ullman as Ms. Quill, an enchanted quill pen, and Stephen Fry as Elias Quire, a magical journal. Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand direct, after the film was first announced at Destination D23 in August 2025.
What is Hexed about?
Billie is an impulsive, unconventional teenager who discovers she has powers. Hexe, the world of witches she is pulled into, holds answers about her family’s past — answers that involve Queen Celeste and the rest of its inhabitants.
When does Hexed come out?
25 November 2026, the US Thanksgiving slot, per Disney’s own page for the film. It is Walt Disney Animation’s original release for autumn 2026. ABC News’ D23 roundup lists the date as 25 November without a year, which is the giveaway: it is this year. UAE dates for Disney releases typically track the US rollout, with local cinemas confirming schedules closer to the time.
The same evening brought first looks at Coco 2 and Incredibles 3.
When does Hexed come out?
25 November 2026 in the US, Disney’s Thanksgiving slot — confirmed by Disney’s own page for the film. UAE dates for Disney releases typically track the US rollout, with local cinemas confirming schedules closer to the time.
What is Hexed about?
Billie Doe, an impulsive teenager voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, discovers magical abilities that pull her from suburbia into Hexe, the world of witches. With her cautious mother Alice she investigates family secrets that reach into the witch world.
Who is in the Hexed voice cast?
Hailee Steinfeld as Billie, Rashida Jones as her mother Alice, Jodie Foster as Queen Celeste, Walton Goggins as Beef Roger Crumbchuck, Tracey Ullman as Ms. Quill and Stephen Fry as Elias Quire.
