There's Actually Three Different Versions of 'Encanto' on Disney+

Over the last few years, The Walt Disney Company’s 60th animated feature film, Encanto (2021), has dominated streaming charts, record charts, and many people’s living rooms with its colorful, magical family and catchy album of songs.

In addition to the original version of Encanto, which was released in November 2021 and quickly transitioned to Disney+ on Christmas Eve, there are three different Encantos that fans can enjoy on the streamer.

Here is the rundown of all the current versions of Encanto.

Disney’s Encanto

What is Encanto?

Encanto is the 60th animated classic from Walt Disney Animation Studios, directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, with co-director Charise Castro Smith. The magical adventure musical follows the Madrigal family, which, for the most part, is made up of uniquely gifted individuals blessed with miracles and helping the town where they live.

Stephanie Beatriz’s Mirabel Madrigal leads the feature film as she follows a trail of potential destruction that will ultimately unravel everything she—and her family—have ever known. Disney’s official description of Encanto is as follows:

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ENCANTO tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.

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The film was a sleeper hit. Opening to a lukewarm reception of just $200 million at the global box office, the movie became a viral sensation once it landed on the Disney streaming platform, Disney+.

Thanks to spirited music and lyrics from Germaine Franco and Lin-Manuel Miranda, songs like “The Family Madrigal”, “Surface Pressure”, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, and “What Else Can I Do?” took over social media, sending “Bruno” to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Disney’s Frozen (2013) anthem “Let It Go”.

The Encanto soundtrack was also a success, hitting the top spot on the US Billboard 200–the first Disney movie album to do so since Frozen II (2019).

At the 94th Academy Awards, the critically acclaimed film Encanto was nominated for Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Animated Film, winning the latter.

Who is in Encanto?

Encanto features the voice talents of Stephanie Beatriz (Maribel Madrigal), María Cecilia Botero (Abuela Alma Madrigal), John Leguizamo (Bruno Madrigal), Mauro Castillo (Félix Madrigal), Wilmer Valderrama (Agustin Madrigal) Jessica Darrow (Luisa Madrigal), Angie Cepeda (Julieta Madrigal), Carolina Gaitán (Pepa Madrigal), Diane Guerrero (Isabela Madrigal), Rhenzy Feliz (Camilo Madrigal), Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Antonio Madrigal), Adassa (Dolores Madrigal), Maluma (Mariano Guzman), and Alan Tudyk (Pico).

Versions of Encanto on Disney+

What versions of Encanto are there on Disney+?

Encanto (2021)

The first Encanto to land on Disney+ was, of course, the original. The Colombian Family Madrigal stole the hearts of the world with their complex relationships, extended family ties, and diverse personalities.

Encanto began streaming on December 24, 2021, and became the first movie on Disney+ to hit 200 million streaming hours on the platform. According to the former Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek, Encanto is classified as a franchise.

Encanto: Sing-Along Version (2022)

On March 18, 2022, Disney released the second version of Encanto on Disney+ for subscribers.

Quietly announced on YouTube, the Encanto Sing-Along adaptation of the beloved movie would give fans all they loved about the original except this time with the song lyrics built into the story–not that many people actually needed the extra help due to how popular the songs like “Waiting on a Miracle”, “Dos Oruguitas”, and “All of You” are. This version of Encanto was announced with a new trailer, which can be seen below!

Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl (2022)

By the end of December 2022, there were three versions of Encanto on Disney+ after Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl debuted on December 28, 2022. The concert performance of the Disney film was filmed live when it played at the iconic Los Angeles venue in November 2022, and was later made available exclusively on the Disney streamer for subscribers. On the event, a recent Disney press release noted:

Step into Casa Madrigal for an unprecedented concert spectacular as the original voice cast of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning “Encanto” reunites at the Hollywood Bowl. [Along with the cast] legendary Colombian superstars and multiple Latin GRAMMY Winners Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda, “Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl” turns the historic venue into the world of the animated film that became a global phenomenon.

This live-to-film concert experience, featuring an 80-person orchestra, 50 dancers and out-of-this-world special effects, gives viewers a front-row seat to the unprecedented musical extravaganza celebrating the world, characters and songs of Disney Animation’s “Encanto.”

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In that same release, Disney+ executive Alisa Bowen said:

“This holiday season, Disney+ is opening the doors to Casa Madrigal once again for a dazzling musical experience that will celebrate the magic and wonder of ‘Encanto’ in a whole new way.”

While the majority of Encanto‘s cast returned for Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl, there were some notable exceptions, such as John Leguizamo, who played the fan-favorite character, Bruno Madrigal. The production was brought to the Hollywood Bowl by Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney Concerts, Fulwell 73 Productions, AMP Worldwide, and Live Nation-Hewitt Silva.

Will there be an Encanto sequel?

While Encanto sure lives on in the screens of homes all over the world, and in theme parks like Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, many Disney fans are longing for a follow-up to the magical movie and a continuation of the adventures of Mirabel and the rest of the Madrigal family.

Back in March 2022, director Jared Bush–who also co-helmed Zootopia (2016) and wrote Moana (2016)–shared a cryptic tweet that revealed the creative team was on board for the ride. He said:

Last tweet: I promised a secret if you found it. There are TWO miracles in #Encanto: Abuela’s, born of love for family, embodied by her candle, flame-colored magic, the 2nd: Mirabel’s, born of the same, embodied in casita, its colors… everyone’s. What’s next…I hope we’ll see.

Last tweet: I promised a secret if you found it. There are TWO miracles in #Encanto: Abuela’s, born of love for family, embodied by her candle, flame-colored magic, the 2nd: Mirabel’s, born of the same, embodied in casita, its colors… everyone’s. What’s next…I hope we’ll see.🦋 pic.twitter.com/05qNs3Uyez

— Jared Bush (@thejaredbush) March 23, 2022

There are multiple directions an Encanto sequel could take: from the origin of miracles to other miraculous, extraordinary families, or a new generation of Madrigals harnessing their powers. The franchise could definitely be expanded, and if the first movie is anything to go by, there will be an audience waiting for it.

A test to gauge fans’ support for the Madrigals will be the eventual debut of a brand-new Encanto attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Central Florida.

Disney World Guests Will Soon Get More Encanto at the Resort

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is undergoing one of its most significant transformations yet as DinoLand U.S.A. makes way for Pueblo Esperanza, a vibrant new land inspired by the Tropical Americas and headlined by the park’s first-ever Encanto attraction.

Set to open in 2027, this immersive area will transport guests to a lush, Latin American village filled with vibrant Spanish-style architecture, rainforest themes, and a bustling town square centered around a storytelling fountain.

At its heart is a brand-new Encanto ride that takes visitors inside the magical Casita, where they’ll follow young Antonio Madrigal and his gift to communicate with animals. It has been confirmed that the ride will feature new dialogue written by Encanto co-director Jared Bush.

Beyond the main attraction, Pueblo Esperanza will also feature one of the largest quick-service dining areas in Walt Disney World, as well as a handcrafted animal-themed carousel and signature Indiana Jones attraction, creating a lively, family-friendly hub for guests of all ages. Construction is already well underway, marking the next phase in the park’s evolution.

Blending the magic of Disney animation with real-world cultural influences from Central and South America, the Tropical Americas expansion is designed to celebrate nature, color, and community–offering fans a new way to experience the wonder of Encanto in the heart of Animal Kingdom.

Are you hoping to see an Encanto sequel, or is the park addition enough? Let us know in the comments down below!