Social media has been set alight by explosive rumours concerning a potential new trilogy for one of Disney's most popular film franchises, Descendants. However, the alleged plot details have left a portion of the fanbase utterly furious, centring on the shocking suggestion that a beloved Disney prince was unfaithful.
Online Rumours Ignite a Social Media Firestorm
The controversy began when an entertainment journalist, known online as Beyond Reporter, sent a viral post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. The post claimed that Disney is in the early development stages of a brand new Descendants trilogy.
The original Descendants film premiered in 2015 and was a massive success, spawning a huge franchise. It followed the children of iconic Disney villains like Maleficent and Cruella de Vil, who were banished to the Isle of the Lost by Belle and Beast.
While many fans were ecstatic at the prospect of more content, the rumoured narrative quickly dampened the excitement for others. Beyond Reporter stated that the new story would reportedly focus on two new main leads: Princess Tatum Rogers, who is believed to be the daughter of Tiana from The Princess and the Frog, and her love interest.
The Controversial Plot Twist Involving a Beloved Prince
The source of the outrage stems from the identity of this love interest. Beyond Reporter claimed the character is rumoured to be the son of Flynn Rider from the hit film Tangled.
The contentious twist, however, is that Flynn Rider apparently had this child with a villain at some point in the past. This revelation has led fans to one alarming conclusion: that the charming rogue, who famously rescued and married Princess Rapunzel, must have either broken up with her or, worse, cheated on her.
The online backlash was swift and severe. One outraged user demanded, "In what universe would [Flynn] ever look at anyone other than Rapunzel?" Another exclaimed, "The f**k they mean Flynn Rider has a daughter with someone who ISN'T Rapunzel?"
The sentiment was echoed across the platform, with fans fiercely defending the couple's relationship. "HE IS LOYAL TO HIS WIFE RAPUNZEL," one user wrote emphatically. Another warned, "Don't they dare do anything destroying Rapunzel's and Flynn's relationship, they are perfect and have to stay perfect."
Disney's Silence and Wider Context
As of now, Disney has not publicly commented on these rumours. The company also did not respond to a request for comment from the Daily Mail.
This controversy emerges amidst other rumoured projects from the entertainment giant, including a potential live-action reimagining of Sleeping Beauty, titled Aurora, which is said to be set in Mexico instead of the original's French setting.
For the moment, the fate of the rumoured Descendants trilogy and the integrity of Flynn and Rapunzel's 'happily ever after' remain uncertain, leaving fans to anxiously await an official confirmation or denial from Disney.
