Hexed gets a new French title and becomes Billie, at the Crossroads of Worlds. The new animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios unveils its first posters and trailer ahead of its release in French cinemas on November 25, 2026.
Hailed as Disney’s next holiday blockbuster, Billie, at the Crossroads of Worlds is directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand, with Josie Trinidad co-directing. The film, whose original title remains Hexed, follows a teenage girl who discovers magical powers and a hidden world connected to her family history.
Billie, at the crossroads of worlds
Animated feature film | 2026
Theatrical release: November 25, 2026
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
By Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand | Co-directed by Josie Trinidad
Featuring the original voices of Hailee Steinfeld, Rashida Jones, Tracey Ullman, Stephen Fry
Original title: Hexed
Nationality: United States
Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios
In Billie, at the Crossroads of Worlds, Billie is a fiery, impulsive teenager, a stark contrast to her mother Alice, who is portrayed as more cautious and thoughtful. When Billie accidentally unleashes magical powers she didn’t know she possessed, she is swept into Hexe, a magical realm where she meets Madame Quill, an enchanted feather, and Elias Quire, a wondrous journal.
The story unfolds as a coming-of-age adventure centered on the mother-daughter bond, self-acceptance, and the discovery of a family legacy. The trailer paints a colorful, magical world, delivering a family-friendly narrative with a release timed to arrive just before the year-end holiday season.
Disney has released the first trailer for Billie, at the Crossroads of Worlds. These initial glimpses introduce Billie, her mother Alice, and the world of Hexe, where the young heroine begins to grasp the origin of her powers.
The film features Hailee Steinfeld, who voices Billie, Rashida Jones as Alice, Tracey Ullman as Madame Quill, and Stephen Fry as Elias Quire. Production is led by Roy Conli and Yvett Merino.
Billie, at the Crossroads of Worlds could appeal to families looking for an original Disney animated film centered on magic, adolescence, and family ties. The movie is less aimed at viewers seeking a sequel or a pre-existing universe, since it presents a fresh, original story from Disney.
In Paris, the film’s release will be complemented by a program at the Grand Rex. From 25 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, a series of special screenings is planned, featuring the aquatic and musical show La Féerie des Eaux, according to information circulated around the film’s release.
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