Brandy and Paolo Montalban both reprises their roles as Cinderella and King Charming from Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (1997).
Reunites Brandy Norwood and Paolo Montalban from Cinderella.
China Anne McClain and Melanie Paxson are the only cast members from the previous Descendants films to reprise their roles, Paxson appeared in all 3 films and McClain appeared in both of the films sequels.
Dove Cameron,Booboo Stewart and Sofia Carson have yet to be announced.
The film was announced under the working title "The PocketWatch", in March of 2023 the official title was announced as Descendants: The Rise of Red.