“Tangled 2” (2026) returns audiences to the magical kingdom of Corona, where Rapunzel and Eugene embark on a new chapter filled with discovery, danger, and emotional growth. Now fully settled into life as princess, Rapunzel has embraced her responsibilities, but she quietly longs for the sense of adventure and freedom she once tasted beyond the palace walls. As Christmas approaches, the kingdom prepares for a grand celebration, yet Rapunzel feels torn between duty and the desire to understand who she is beyond her royal identity.

The story begins when mysterious lights appear in the night sky—lights unlike the floating lanterns she has always cherished. These strange celestial bursts seem to call to her, awakening an ancient energy connected to her lost magical hair. Though her hair is no longer enchanted, Rapunzel starts experiencing vivid dreams of another kingdom hidden beyond the mountains, a place seemingly tied to her past in ways she cannot explain. Eugene, ever supportive yet cautious, tries to reassure her, but even he senses that something powerful is unfolding.

When an envoy from a distant realm arrives seeking Corona’s help, Rapunzel learns of a kingdom suffering from a growing darkness—a magical imbalance that mirrors the visions she has been seeing. The envoy reveals that Rapunzel’s former magic was only part of a larger force tied to a forgotten legend about the “Children of the Sun and Moon.” Despite hesitation from her parents and advisors, Rapunzel decides she must follow this clue, believing it’s the key to protecting Corona and understanding the source of the strange lights.

Rapunzel, Eugene, Pascal, and Maximus embark on a journey across uncharted landscapes, encountering a witty young guardian named Liora, whose knowledge of ancient magic deepens the mystery. Liora hints that Rapunzel still carries a dormant connection to the Sun Drop’s power, even though her hair no longer glows. Their quest leads them through forests of shimmering crystal, abandoned temples, and a hidden valley where time seems frozen beneath a lunar curse.

As the group uncovers the truth, they discover that a shadowy figure—once a royal sorcerer—has been trying to restore the Moon Drop’s darker magic to gain control of both kingdoms. Rapunzel must confront her own fears and trust that her strength lies not in her past magic, but in her courage, intuition, and unwavering heart. Eugene’s loyalty provides grounding, though he battles his own fear of losing Rapunzel to a destiny greater than the life they imagined together.

In the final confrontation, Rapunzel unlocks a radiant inner power tied not to magic, but to her compassion and resilience. Through her bravery, she restores balance between the Sun and Moon realms, breaking the sorcerer’s curse and healing both lands. Returning home, she realizes that adventure and responsibility can coexist—and that her true gift has always been the light she carries within. The film ends with the kingdom celebrating a renewed holiday tradition, honoring Rapunzel’s journey and the unity her courage restored.