The Age Of Every Encanto Character Explained: How Old Each Madrigal Is
Disney’s Encanto introduces an entire family blessed with magical powers, but their supernatural abilities are not the only exciting aspect of their lives. Encanto has raised questions about the characters’ personal details, especially their ages, upon its release. Fortunately, the musical’s director Jared Bush has answered the audience’s questions through several Twitter threads. He then clarifies confusions about the birth order in the Madrigal family, noting the nuances in their ages and behavior.
Bush and co-director Byron Howard had always wanted to work on a musical project together. Because both grew up with large extended families, they also decided to use their common experience to create Encanto and feature a dozen main characters. This concept proved challenging for the film’s animation team, as they needed to develop people distinct from each other despite being in the same family. That is why, aside from having different special gifts, the Encanto characters also possess unique traits brought about by their ages and stages in life.
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Because Encanto deliberately did not mention the Madrigals’ ages, viewers quickly pointed out that some of them acted either younger or older than they were supposed to be. The discussions had reached Twitter, where Bush elaborated on the Disney characters’ background. He further explained the ages of the Encanto characters, including the implications on their personalities and relationships. That said, here is how old every Madrigal is.
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