Skydance Animation’sSpellboundhas been shrouded in mystery, but now, thanks to Netflix, audiences have more of an idea what to expect when theanimated musical hits the streamer later this year.StarringRachel Zegler,Spellboundfollows Ellian, a princess who must go on a quest to save her parents and her kingdom after her parents are accidentally turned into monsters. The first trailer introduces us to Ellian as she embarks on this life-changing adventure.Spellboundis set to premiere on Netflix on November 22.
The video shows Zegler’s Princess Ellian revealing the monser-related situation she accidentally finds herself in, setting her on the quest at the heart of the movie. When her parents mysteriously turn into dragons, it’s up to the princess to find a way to change them back before they’re sent to the furthest reaches of the kingdom. It is full of the bright, beautiful visuals we got a glimpse of when the first images were released, and already looks like the perfect animated family adventure.
The one element that remains a mystery, however, is the music.Spellboundis set to be a musical, but there was no hint of any of the songs in the trailer, indicating perhaps they’re saving that reveal for later. The songs will be a high point for any fan of animated musicals, as the songs come from legendary composerAlan Menken(Beauty and the Beast,Aladdin), who is also providing the score, and lyricistGlenn Slater(Tangled). This is exciting news for fans of classic Disney musicals, who are nostalgic for that style of music in their animated adventures.
Who Else Is in ‘Spellbound’?
Spellboundboasts an all-star cast, includingNicole Kidmanas Queen Ellsmere,Javier Bardemas King Solon, alongsideJohn Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, andTituss Burgess. As if the superstar cast and the music weren’t reason enough to be excited about the potential ofSpellbound,there is considerable talent behind the proverbial camera as well, bringing together creatives from all eras of animated and live-action fairy tale adventures. The movie is directed byVicky Jenson, who directedShrek,with a script fromLauren HynekandElizabeth Martin,writers of the2020 live-actionMulanremake, andLuckwriterJulia Miranda.Spellboundis produced byJohn Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana GoldbergandBruce Anderson.
Spellboundarrives on Netflix on November 22. Check out the new trailer below. Stay tuned to Collider for more information.
