Cruella 2 (2026)

Overview

"Cruella 2" is a sequel to Disney's 2021 crime comedy-drama, currently in production. Craig Gillespie returns as director, with a screenplay by Tony McNamara. Emma Stone reprises her role as Cruella de Vil / Estella, and Emma Thompson returns as Baroness von Hellman. Paul Walter Hauser and Joel Fry will again play Horace and Jasper, Cruella's loyal henchmen. The film is set in 1980s London and promises a blend of dark humor, striking visuals, and a killer soundtrack. The plot delves into the world of high fashion, where Cruella challenges a rival designer in a glamorous yet ruthless battle for supremacy, exploring themes of power, betrayal, and ambition. The release is scheduled for 2026.

Franchise chronology

• "Cruella" (2021) — the origin story of Estella, who transforms into the rebellious and stylish villain Cruella de Vil in 1970s London.
• "Cruella 2" (2026) — a sequel that moves the action to the 1980s and shows Cruella's further evolution in the world of global fashion.