Disney’s fantasy franchise expansion Descendants: Wicked Wonderland soundtrack debuted on multiple Billboard rankings dated Aug. 1, according to data from Luminate, capturing the No. 1 spot on the Kid Albums chart. The musical fantasy comedy film premiered on Disney Channel on July 16 and hit the Disney+ streaming service the following day as the fifth film in the Descendants series and the sequel to 2024’s Descendants: The Rise of Red, directed by Kimmy Gatewood and starring Kylie Cantrall alongside Malia Baker.
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Soundtrack Dominates Kid Albums and Soundtracks Charts
On the Kid Albums chart, which tracks the week’s most popular kid albums in the United States by equivalent album units according to Luminate, the new soundtrack launched at No. 1 for the tracking week ending July 23. This marks the fifth leader from the Descendants universe to top the ranking. Meanwhile, on the Soundtracks chart, the project started at No. 2, following four previous No. 1 debuts for the multimedia series.
Did you know? Billboard chart-toppers Brandy and Rita Ora star in the film as Cinderella and the Queen of Hearts, respectively, and contribute their talents to the accompanying soundtrack.
Billboard 200 Debut and Historical Series Comparison
The album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 88, marking the fifth release from the Descendants-verse to start in the top half of the chart. For comparison, the first three soundtracks released in 2015, 2017, and 2019 all debuted in the top 10, with the inaugural album bowing at No. 1. Additionally, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland is just the third TV soundtrack to debut on the Billboard 200, following Heated Rivalry and Stranger Things 5. Rounding out its initial chart performance, the project also bowed at No. 13 on the Independent Albums chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premiere?
The film premiered on Disney Channel on July 16, and became available on Disney+ a day later on July 17.
How did the Wicked Wonderland soundtrack perform on the Billboard 200?
According to Luminate tracking data, the album debuted at No. 88 on the Billboard 200 for the chart dated Aug. 1.
Who directs and stars in the film?
The movie was directed by Kimmy Gatewood and stars Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker, alongside musical artists Brandy and Rita Ora.
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