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Wish (film)

Wish is a 2023 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Wish is a 2023 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, it follows Asha, a young woman in the kingdom of Rosas, who joins forces with a living star to challenge King Magnifico. The film was released in the United States on November 22, 2023.

Premise

Wish follows Asha, a 17-year-old girl in Rosas, who makes a plea to the stars and is answered by a living, magic star. Together, they oppose the kingdom’s ruler, King Magnifico.

Production

The film was produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and written by Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore. Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn served as directors.

Cast and characters

The voice cast includes Ariana DeBose as Asha and Chris Pine as King Magnifico, with Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Harvey Guillén, Evan Peters, Ramy Youssef, and Jon Rudnitsky in supporting roles.

Release

Wish opened in U.S. theatres on November 22, 2023. Disney listed the film’s runtime at 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Key facts

  • Wish is a 2023 animated musical fantasy film from Walt Disney Animation Studios.
  • The film is directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn.
  • Ariana DeBose voices Asha, the protagonist, and Chris Pine voices King Magnifico.
  • The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Rosas.
  • The film was released in U.S. theatres on November 22, 2023.
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Canadian context

Wish is relevant to Canadian readers as a major Walt Disney Animation Studios release that also screened in Canadian theatres in 2023.

Frequently asked questions

What is Wish?
Wish is a 2023 Disney animated musical fantasy film about a girl named Asha and a living star who confront a ruler in the kingdom of Rosas.
Who directed Wish?
Wish was directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn.
Who stars in Wish?
The film stars the voices of Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Harvey Guillén, Evan Peters, Ramy Youssef, and Jon Rudnitsky.
When was Wish released?
It was released in the United States on November 22, 2023.
What is the setting of Wish?
The film is set in the fictional kingdom of Rosas.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wish_(film)
    Supports: Basic film identification, year, studio, directors, writers, cast, and story premise.
  2. Disney — https://movies.disney.com/wish
    Supports: Official synopsis, runtime, release date, genre, and main characters.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wish_2023
    Supports: Synopsis, production credits, rating, runtime, and release date.