Descendants 2 (2017)
Kernel Score: 83% · 1,756 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Adventure, Music
Released: 2017-07-21
Runtime: 111 minutes
Where to watch Descendants 2
- Stream: Disney+, Hulu, Fubo, DisneyNOW
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Descendants 2 parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Descendants 2 is a G-rated Disney musical fantasy about the children of Disney villains navigating identity and belonging.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Fantasy conflict between characters is mild and musical-comedy in tone, typical of the Disney Channel franchise.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Dove Cameron as Mal
- Mitchell Hope as Ben
- Cameron Boyce as Carlos
- Sofia Carson as Evie
- Thomas Doherty as Harry
- Jedidiah Goodacre as Chad Charming
- Booboo Stewart as Jay
- China Anne McClain as Uma
- Brenna D'Amico as Jane
- Dylan Playfair as Gil
Descendants 2 FAQ
Is Descendants 2 good?
Descendants 2 has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,756 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Descendants 2?
In the US you can stream Descendants 2 on Disney+, Hulu, Fubo and DisneyNOW and rent it from Prime Video.
Is Descendants 2 OK for kids?
Descendants 2 is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Descendants 2 is a G-rated Disney musical fantasy about the children of Disney villains navigating identity and belonging.
What movies are like Descendants 2?
If you liked Descendants 2, try Descendants 3, Descendants, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Maleficent.