Disney’s Upcoming Animated Film “Hexed” Sparks Controversy

Walt Disney Animation Studios is gearing up to release a new fantasy-comedy titled “Hexed”. The film centers around a teenage witch named Billie Doe, who learns about her magical abilities and leaves her ordinary life behind to embrace the world of witches. It is scheduled to premiere in theaters this November.

However, concerns have already arisen, particularly from BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey, who is troubled by the film’s premise. “It’s presenting witchcraft and being a witch not as a bad thing — not as like the evil witch from ‘Snow White’ — but actually possibly as a good thing, as a neutral thing, or even as a superpower,” she points out.

In a recent episode of “Relatable,” Allie sat down with Jenn Nizza, who used to be a psychic medium before converting to Christianity. Together, they discussed how witchcraft and the occult have subtly infiltrated mainstream culture, especially in ways that can influence children.

While shows like “Hexed” and “K-Pop Demon Hunters” openly explore themes of witchcraft and the demonic, other children’s media often employs a more subliminal approach. Allie noted a recent instance where she had to prevent her young daughter from listening to music associated with Barbie. “Every single song is about loving yourself and believing in yourself… if you live out your authentic expressions, then you’ll have all the power that you need to accomplish anything that you want in life,” she mentioned, expressing her discomfort.

She believes this kind of messaging lays a theological foundation opposite to the one she wishes for her daughter, which, in her view, should emphasize that true strength and wisdom come from Christ, not from within oneself.

Nizza further elaborated, commenting that even Disney’s classic “wishing upon a star” concept can mislead and distort a child’s understanding of identity. “These messages seem innocent but can be harmful,” she stated, noting that they often lead to a focus on self, which can confuse children about who they are. “With all these cultural pressures, we are witnessing a troubling trend—‘you can be whoever you want’—that breeds confusion about identity,” she explained.

Nizza feels it’s no accident because, as she believes, negative influences often attack a person’s identity. “Sex, gender, weight, hair color, whatever it may be. Anything to confuse that person and steer them away from their true identity,” she asserted.

With Halloween approaching, the film and its themes are likely to be under even more scrutiny. Both Allie and Jenn emphasize the importance of guiding children to understand they are created in God’s image, reinforcing the notion that confidence should come from the right sources—namely, from a healthy connection to faith and not from personal power.

To delve deeper into their discussion, you can catch the full episode embedded above.