Who is on the Encanto family tree?
Disney Encanto became one of the studios’ most popular animated feature films thanks to its fabulous songs (written by Lin-Manuel Miranda), stunning animation (directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush), and a heartfelt story about a girl who doesn’t feel special among her extraordinary family.
The film, first released in theaters in November 2021, tells the story of Mirabel Madrigal and her extended family, who live together in a small village in Colombia. All members of the family — with the exception of Mirabel — were born with a magical giftand Mirabel must confront her fate and her family’s expectations in order to save the family and their home.
Even if Mirabel is Encantocentral protagonist of , his family plays an important role in contextualizing his journey and embodying the movies themes. io9 sat down with EncantoThe Madrigals creative team explained how each of the Madrigals’ abilities reflect important elements of who they are as people.
Disney Encanto East now streaming on Disney+.
