Sequel to premiere in 2017

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June 11, 2016 7:40 AM

Disney has announced that there would be a sequel to the 2015 "Descendants," which will premiere in 2017.

On Friday, June 10, 2016, Disney announced the continuation of the story of its most infamous villains "

“Just when you thought ‘Happily Ever After’ had come to the land of Auradon, ‘Descendants 2’ turns the page to reveal a whole new level of mystery and surprise," said Gary Marsh, president of Disney Channels Worldwide.

Emmy Award-winning director Kenny Ortega, will return to direct the movie which will also welcome China Anne McClain as Uma, the daughter of Ursula.

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The first movie premiered in July, and attracted 6.6 million viewers. It also became the cable television's fifth highest-rated movie of all-time.

"Descendants" is Disney Channel live-action movie which explores the teenage lives of the children of some of Disney’s greatest villain characters.

The film stars Mitchell Hope, Sarah Jeffery, Jedidiah Goodacre, Dianne Doan, Brenna D'Amico, Dove Cameron, Booboo Stewart, Cameron Boyce and Sofia Carson.

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The "Descendants" is the number one TV movie, and the third best-selling TV title on DVD, 2015 to-date.

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