Is Encanto 2 happening? Disney producer says no talks yet

Disney has had no discussions about greenlighting Encanto 2, Encanto producer Yvett Merino said. But the Madrigals are still coming to Disney World and a new Disney cruise ship.

Fans hoping for more of the Madrigal family will have to wait a little longer.

There have been no discussions about greenlighting Encanto 2, Walt Disney Animation Studios creative executive Yvett Merino told The Direct in an interview published Thursday, Oct. 22.

But she’s open to it.

Is Disney making Encanto 2?

Not right now. Merino told The Direct there have been no talks about greenlighting an Encanto sequel.

She added that she’s “always here for it,” so the door isn’t closed. Disney has not announced an Encanto sequel.

Who is Yvett Merino?

A Walt Disney Animation Studios creative executive. Encanto was the first movie Merino produced, according to The Direct.

She spoke with The Direct while promoting Disney’s new animated movie Hexed. In a 2023 interview with The Direct, she said Disney would keep looking for ways to keep the Encanto world alive.

Where can fans see more Encanto?

At Walt Disney World. Merino pointed fans to the upcoming Encanto attraction in Florida, The Direct reported.

The new ride is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom as part of Tropical Americas, the land replacing DinoLand U.S.A. It’s set to open in 2027, according to Mickey Visit.

What is the Encanto ride at Animal Kingdom?

An indoor family dark ride inside a new building made to look like the Madrigals’ Casita. The story takes place on the day Antonio gets his gift of talking to animals, Mickey Visit reported.

Disney hasn’t announced the ride’s official name or an exact opening date.

Is there an Encanto show on the Disney Believe?

Yes. Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, the Disney Believe, will have the first-ever stage adaptation of Encanto, according to Fox 35 Orlando.

The Disney Believe’s maiden voyage sails from Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2027.

How successful was Encanto?

Very. Encanto hit theaters in November 2021 and earned about $261 million worldwide, according to The Direct. It was the year’s highest-grossing animated film.

It won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Its song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno“ became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, one of the biggest Disney songs in years.

Who made Encanto?

Jared Bush and Byron Howard directed Encanto, with Charise Castro Smith as co-director. Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the original songs.

The voice cast included Stephanie Beatriz as Mirabel, John Leguizamo as Bruno and Wilmer Valderrama as Agustin.

What sequels is Disney Animation working on?

Several, just not Encanto. The Direct pointed to Zootopia 2, a third Frozen movie, and new Incredibles and Coco sequels from Pixar.

Disney has leaned hard on sequels to its biggest hits in recent years, which is why many fans expected Encanto to get one, too.

What is Disney’s Hexed?

Disney Animation’s next big movie, and the one Merino was promoting. Hexed follows Billie Doe, a teenage witch voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, with Rashida Jones as her mom.

The movie hits theaters Wednesday, Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving. Jared Bush, one of the Encanto directors, co-wrote it.

Where can you watch Encanto?

Encanto is streaming on Disney+. It’s a good time for a rewatch before the Animal Kingdom ride opens, especially since the songs are likely to be a big part of the new attraction.

The movie is set in the mountains of Colombia, where every Madrigal gets a magical gift except Mirabel.

Article compiled with the help of the Pirates & Princesses newsroom.

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Hat Tips:

• The Direct, Richard Nebens (Oct. 22, 2026), Yvett Merino’s comments, box office and sequel context

• Mickey Visit (July 2026), the Encanto ride at Animal Kingdom

• Fox 35 Orlando (Oct. 8, 2026), the Encanto stage show on the Disney Believe

• WDW News Today (Oct. 13, 2026), the Hexed release date and cast

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