Wish Ending Explained
Wish celebrates Disney's 100th anniversary while standing on its own as an animated film. We break down the film's ending, the betrayals & more.
Wish (2023)
Wish is a Disney animated adventure/fantasy comedy that follows Asha, a young girl from the kingdom of Rosas who wants nothing more than to care for the people of her home. One night, Rosa takes a chance to wish upon a star - only to invite a bit of chaos when her prayers are somewhat answered by an energetic cosmic entity known as Star. Together with her goat and this new friend, they'll set off to save the kingdom from an ambitious king.
Wish
- Director
- Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn
- Release Date
- November 22, 2023
- Studio(s)
- Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Distributor(s)
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
- Cast
- Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Dee Bradley Baker, Frank Welker
- Writers
- Jennifer Lee, Allison Moore
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