Beauty and the Beast 2 (2026)
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🌹 Beauty and the Beast 2: The Enchanted Kingdom (2026)
Love broke the curse. But magic never truly fades.
By: FairytaleFilm Journal | June 2026
Disney reawakens the magic with Beauty and the Beast 2: The Enchanted Kingdom, a stunning, emotional sequel to the 2017 live-action classic. With Emma Watson and Dan Stevens reprising their beloved roles as Belle and the now-human Prince Adam, this new chapter invites audiences back into a world of wonder, where love, courage, and enchantment collide once again.
🏰 Plot Overview
Now married and ruling a peaceful kingdom, Belle and Adam are learning to lead with compassion. But when a mysterious fog spreads from the northern mountains, carrying whispers of a forgotten curse, they discover that their tale was only part of a much older legend.
The Enchanted Kingdom, a realm once sealed by ancient magic, is awakening — and with it, dark forces that threaten to reclaim everything Belle and Adam have built. To protect their people, they must journey into a land of mythical creatures, sentient forests, and fractured spells. Belle’s intellect and courage are tested in new ways, while Adam must confront the monster that still lingers within his past.
👑 New and Returning Cast
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Emma Watson as Belle — now Queen, fiercely intelligent, and driven to understand the ancient forces of magic.
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Dan Stevens as Adam (formerly the Beast) — navigating leadership, love, and his lingering fears.
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Luke Evans returns as Gaston’s twin brother, a charming but dangerous adventurer seeking power in the Enchanted Kingdom.
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Oscar Isaac (new) as Prince Virel, a cursed ruler hidden deep within the magical realm.
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Anya Taylor-Joy (new) as Sylvaine, an enchantress whose motives remain unclear.
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Voices: Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, and Ewan McGregor reprise their enchanted roles.
🎬 Direction & Style
Directed by Bill Condon, returning with a more mature, visually darker tone, the sequel balances fairy tale wonder with emotional growth. Think Into the Woods meets The Lord of the Rings, with lush cinematography, sweeping orchestral scores, and breathtaking costume design.
The set pieces include floating castles, mirror worlds, enchanted beasts, and a ballroom made of stardust. Magic pulses in every frame — but so looms the danger of losing oneself in it.
🌌 Themes
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Love after transformation: How do Belle and Adam grow after “happily ever after”?
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Legacy of magic: Can the past’s enchantments ever truly fade?
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Power vs. wisdom: Who deserves to rule — and why?
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Identity: Adam still wonders — is the Beast truly gone?
📅 Release Information
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Release Date: May 15, 2026
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Theatrical & Disney+ Premium Access
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Runtime: 2h 21min
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Rated PG (for fantasy action, emotional content, and thematic elements)