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Descendants 2

2017·Movie
1h 51min·G
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes83%72%

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A , fantasy movie: but never scary, .

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Long live evil.

When the pressure to be royal becomes too much for Mal, she returns to the Isle of the Lost where her archenemy Uma, Ursula's daughter, has taken her spot as self-proclaimed queen.
Disney Channel Musical SequelTeen Fantasy AdventureVillainous Heritage DramaHigh-Energy Pop SoundtrackFeel-Good Coming-of-AgeColorful & Campy AestheticFriendship and Identity ThemesLight-Hearted Conflict Resolution

Crew

Directed by:
Kenny Ortega
Written by:
Sara Parriott, Josann McGibbon
Produced by:
Shawn Williamson
Composed by:
David Lawrence

Sequels and Prequels

Descendants
Descendants (2015)
GoodWatch score 79
Descendants 2
Descendants 2 (2017)
GoodWatch score 76
Descendants 3
Descendants 3 (2019)
GoodWatch score 73
Descendants: The Rise of Red
Descendants: The Rise of Red (2024)
GoodWatch score 55
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (2026)
GoodWatch score 63

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Questions about Descendants 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Descendants 2?

Disney+HulufuboTVDisneyNOW

In the United States, Descendants 2 streams on Disney+, Hulu, fuboTV, and DisneyNOW. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is Descendants 2 worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is Descendants 2 okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Descendants 2?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Descendants 2?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Descendants 2 use?

Adaptational Nice GuyFictional CurrencyThe DreadedNot BrainwashedGood Costume SwitchSequel HookGood Is Not NiceFairy Tale Free-for-AllFaint in ShockActor AllusionRace LiftThe Facelessand 183 more

TV Tropes lists 195 tropes for it, including Adaptational Nice Guy, Fictional Currency, and The Dreaded.