# Descendants 2 (2017)

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**Runtime**: 111 min
**Genres**: Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Adventure, Music
**Directed by**: Kenny Ortega
**Written by**: Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott
**Starring**: Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, China Anne McClain, Mitchell Hope

> *Long Live Evil*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

It seems this franchise wanted another bite at the poisoned apple. Mal buckles under the expectations of Auradon and runs back to her old stomping grounds, now ruled by Ursula’s daughter. At least it gave everyone something to do.

**Mood tags**: cozy, playful, uplifting

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