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Descendants 2 works as a family movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The family and fantasy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 51m · ★ 7.4

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  1. 96match

    1.Descendants (2015)

    ★ 7.2 · Family · Adventure · Fantasy · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If Descendants 2 clicked for you, Descendants (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • fuboTV
    • DisneyNOW
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  2. 94match

    2.Descendants 3 (2019)

    ★ 7.7 · Family · TV Movie · Adventure · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If Descendants 2 clicked for you, Descendants 3 (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    • YouTube(Buy)
    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
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    3.Trolls (2016)

    ★ 6.6 · Family · Animation · Fantasy · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Descendants 2 clicked for you, Trolls (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and fantasy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.The Hobbit (1977)

    ★ 6.5 · Family · Fantasy · Animation · 1h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If Descendants 2 clicked for you, The Hobbit (1977) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  5. 88match

    5.Charming (2018)

    ★ 6.4 · Animation · Adventure · Comedy · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If Descendants 2 clicked for you, Charming (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and fantasy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    6.Maleficent (2014)

    ★ 7.1 · Fantasy · Adventure · Action · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Descendants 2 clicked for you, Maleficent (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Starz
    • Philo
    • Starz Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Strange Magic (2015)

    ★ 7.2 · Music · Animation · Family · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Descendants 2 clicked for you, Strange Magic (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    8.Spellbound (2024)

    ★ 6.6 · Animation · Fantasy · Family · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If Descendants 2 clicked for you, Spellbound (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and fantasy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    9.Beauty and the Beast (2017)

    ★ 7.0 · Family · Fantasy · Romance · 2h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    If Descendants 2 clicked for you, Beauty and the Beast (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Disney Plus
    • fuboTV
    • Freeform
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    10.Tangled (2010)

    ★ 7.6 · Animation · Family · Adventure · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Descendants 2 clicked for you, Tangled (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in family and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Descendants 2?
Try Descendants, Descendants 3, Trolls—each shares DNA with Descendants 2 while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Descendants 2?
Descendants 2 (2017) is best described as Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Adventure, Music. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Descendants 2 part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Descendants Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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