‘Descendants’ Recap: What You Need to Remember Heading Into ‘The Rise of Red’

The fourth installment of Disney’s “Descendants” franchise is nearly here, and it’s been a long journey since the first film — almost 10 years, in fact.

The first movie released back in 2015 and became a mega-hit, telling the stories of the children of Disney’s most infamous villains. “Descendants: The Rise of Red” introduces a new crop of VKs (villain kids), but still very much keeps the originals in hearts and minds.

The thing is, after 10 years and three films, you might be struggling to remember everything that’s happened up to this point. So, here’s what you need to know heading into the next movie.