Disney’s Descendants Sequel a Go

Descendants

, which has earned the Disney Channel the fifth-highest cable

rated premiere of all-time in July. The original movie’s screenwriters Sara Parriott and Josann McGibbon will serve as executive producers on the new project.

"By almost every measure–domestically and globally–

Descendants

has already become one of the biggest entertainment properties of the year, and we're eager to delve deeper into the unfolding mythology of Auradon and Isle of the Lost,” says Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide. “This kind of compelling, innovative storytelling, alongside our animated ‘Descendants: Wicked World' shorts and unique transmedia campaign, continues to lay the groundwork for multiple franchise opportunities across virtually every line of business at The Walt Disney Company."