Disney's Hexed Drew on Chainsaw Man for Its Visual Aesthetic
Co-director Jason Hand said the anime series Chainsaw Man shaped the look of Disney's animated film Hexed, which opens in theaters on November 25, 2026.
Jason Hand, co-director of Disney's animated film Hexed, said the anime series Chainsaw Man influenced the film's visual aesthetic, according to movieweb.com. Hand pointed to the way Chainsaw Man handles eyes as an inspiration that was applied subtly in Hexed.
Hand also said a designer placed a crescent moon in the eye highlight of the character Billie, a technique he attributed to anime influence. He added that anime is now influencing Disney animation in ways that would have felt unusual a decade ago.
Hexed opens in theaters on November 25, 2026. The film features Hailee Steinfeld as the voice of Billie Doe, Jodie Foster as Queen Celeste and Walton Goggins as Beef Roger Crumbchuck.
In June 2026, Hand told Cartoon Brew that he was inspired by Chainsaw Man while developing the aesthetic for Hexed. Disney's previous original animated film was Wish in 2023, which drew tepid reviews and underperformed at the box office.
Quick answers
When does Hexed open in theaters?
Hexed opens in theaters on November 25, 2026.
What anime influenced Hexed?
Co-director Jason Hand said the anime series Chainsaw Man influenced the film's visual aesthetic, including the handling of eyes.
Who voices the characters in Hexed?
Hailee Steinfeld voices Billie Doe, Jodie Foster voices Queen Celeste and Walton Goggins voices Beef Roger Crumbchuck.