Disney Releases Animated Film Hexed in Theaters
The PG-rated film follows teenager Billie Doe, who discovers she has magical powers and befriends a three-eyed cat.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Animation
Disney's latest animated film, Hexed, premiered in Hollywood on Thursday night and opens in theaters November 27, 2026. Hailee Steinfeld voices Billie Doe, a teenager who discovers she has magical powers.
Why it matters
The release marks another entry in Walt Disney Animation Studios' slate, timed for the holiday weekend when families typically head to theaters. The film's production took years to complete, reflecting the long development cycle behind major animated features.
Hexed carries a PG rating from the Motion Picture Association. The film opens in U.S. theaters on November 27, 2026, the day before Thanksgiving, and early box office results have not yet been reported.
The players
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Disney's animation division, known for producing a long line of animated features including classics and recent hits.
Jared Bush
Walt Disney Animation Studios chief creative officer who co-wrote Hexed and has worked on several of the studio's major animated projects.
Hailee Steinfeld
Academy Award-nominated actress known for her voice work and live-action roles, who voices the lead character Billie Doe in Hexed.
The details
Hailee Steinfeld voices Billie Doe, a teenager who discovers she has magical powers and befriends a three-eyed cat. Rashida Jones voices Billie's mother, while Jodie Foster voices Queen Celeste, the mother and grandmother of the other two lead characters.
Timeline
Thursday, November 12, 2026: World premiere of Hexed held in Hollywood.
November 27, 2026: Hexed opens in theaters, the day before Thanksgiving.
Holiday Slate
Like Frozen II, which opened in the Thanksgiving window in 2019, Hexed is positioned to capture the family audience that gathers over the holiday weekend. The studio's continued use of this window reflects its reliance on multigenerational moviegoing during the season.
Hexed opens in theaters nationwide on November 27, 2026, so moviegoers can see it on the big screen over the Thanksgiving weekend. The PG rating means it is suitable for a broad range of ages with parental guidance advised for younger children.
The takeaway
Families planning Thanksgiving weekend outings have a new animated option arriving in theaters the day before the holiday. Checking showtimes in advance can help secure seats for popular screenings.
Further reading
For more on the studio behind the film, browse recent Animation coverage.
