Jodie Foster Joins Disney's 'Hexed' As Main Villain

Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins have joined the voice cast of Disney's upcoming animated movie 'Hexed'. Foster will play the role of Queen Celeste, the main villainous witch in the film, while Goggins will voice Beef Roger, a three-eyed green cat and witch's sidekick.

The film, directed by Jason Hand and Josie Trinidad, follows a teenage girl who discovers she is a witch and enters a magical world. The voice cast also includes Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones.

'Hexed' is set to release on November 25, 2026, and has the prized Disney Thanksgiving box office opening slot. The movie has been in the works with a star-studded voice cast, including Alan Tudyk, Stephen Fry, CeeLo Green, and Tracey Ullman.

## What the Movie is About The film follows an awkward teen and her Type-A mother as they learn that her peculiarities might be magical powers, transforming their lives and revealing a hidden magical realm. The teenage girl, played by Hailee Steinfeld, discovers that she is a witch and crosses over into a witch-filled fantasy world, discovering who she really is and summoning the strength to stay out of this strange and dangerous place.

## Why it Matters The success of 'Hexed' is crucial for Disney's original animation strategy, which has been spotty in recent years. While films like 'Hoppers' have been successful, others like 'Elio' and 'Luca' have struggled to draw crowds. The movie's release on November 25, 2026, will be a test of Disney's ability to create successful original animated content.

The film's directors, Jason Hand and Josie Trinidad, have a proven track record in animation, with Hand co-directing 'Moana 2' and Trinidad making her film directorial debut with 'Hexed'. The movie's producers, Roy Conli and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones, have also worked on successful animated films in the past.

## What's Next With the addition of Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins to the voice cast, 'Hexed' is shaping up to be a highly anticipated animated movie. The film's release on November 25, 2026, will be a major event in the animation world, and its success will be closely watched by Disney and the animation industry as a whole.