Disney's Wish: The songs, the posters, release date, cast, and more about Disney's new animated film
An all new major Walt Disney Animation Studios film almost here
It's finally time for another original Disney animated film, and just in time for Disney's 100th anniversary too. To coincide with the celebration, this new film has plenty a classic Disney feel, with a new style of animation and plenty of classic callbacks-- all the way back to the wishing star.
Walt Disney Animation Studios' Wish is a Disney animated musical that will explore that familiar wishing star seen in films such as Pinocchio, Princess & The Frog, and Tangled. Read more below to check out everything we know so far about Wish.
What is Wish about?
At D23 2022, Disney first introduced Wish to the world by asking the question, "How did the wishing star, upon which so many of our beloved characters wished, come to be?"
The story centers around a moment when one human connects with the magic of the stars. The heroine will be named Asha, who is 17 and a leader in the making. Asha sees a darkness in her kingdom, and makes a wish to the stars, wishing for guidance. Her wish calls down an actual star from the sky, named Star. Star is made from possibility and hope! (and is also a beacon of chaos)
On April 27, 2023, Disney released a few more details about the project, saying, "In “Wish,” Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico—to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen."
Is there a Wish poster?
Yes there are! Check 'em out below.
Is there a Wish trailer?
Yes! Disney released their first teaser trailer for Wish (which also showcases a snippet of the original song "The Wish" sung by Ariana Debose) on April 27, 2023. Watch it below!
An "Official Trailer" debuted On September 28, 2023. Watch it here:
Are there Wish songs already released?
There sure are! In fact, there are multiple relased songs, which you can watch in their video form below.
Welcome to Rosas:
This is the Thanks I Get:
I'm a Star:
Who wrote the songs for Wish?
The songs from Wish were written by Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice, and they are performed by Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, and the rest of the film's voice cast.
What are the songs in the Wish soundtrack?
- Welcome to Rosas - Ariana DeBose & Wish Cast
- At All Costs - Chris Pine & Ariana DeBose
- This Wish - Ariana DeBose
- I'm a Star - Wish Cast
- This is The Thanks I Get?! - Chris Pine
- Knowing What I Know Now - Ariana DeBose, Angelique Cabral, & Wish Cast
- This Wish (Reprise) - Ariana DeBose & Wish Cast
- A Wish Worth Making - Julia Michaels
- This Wish (Instrumental) - Julia Michaels & Benjamin Rice
- This Is the Thanks I Get?! (Instrumental) - Julia Michaels & Benjamin Rice
- A Wish Worth Making (Instrumental) - Julia Michaels & Benjamin Rice
What style of animation is Wish?
Walt Disney Animation Studios will employ a watercolor style and 3D animation in Wish to show the magic of the kingdom of Rosas. In fact, those of us in attendance at the panel were shown a short test of Asha interacting with Star in this watercolor/3D style.
Who is in the Wish cast?
- Ariana DeBose as Asha
- Alan Tudyk as Valentino
- Chris Pine as King Magnifico
- Angelique Cabral as Queen Amaya
- Victor Garber as Sabino
- Natasha Rothwell as Sakina, Asha's mother
- Jennifer Kumiama as Dahlia, Asha's best friend
- Evan Peters as Simon
- Harvey Guillén as Gabo
- Ramy Youssef as Safi
- Niko Vargas as Hal
- Della Saba as Bazeema
- Jon Rudnitsky as Dario
Ariana DeBose stars as Asha, and will be joined by others including Alan Tudyk as a goat named Valentino. Wish is directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn. On April 26, 2023, it was announced that Chris Pine will be joining the cast as King Magnifico.
Who are the creatives behind Wish?
What is the Wish release date?
Wish is scheduled to debut on November 22, 2023.
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