Disney’s encanto is the 60th film in the studio catalog of animated films. It’s full of magic and quirks that make it feel unlike any other movie in Disney’s lineup. The film tells the story of the close-knit Madrigal family, who live in a magical part of Colombia where each member of the family possesses a unique gift that is used to help their village prosper.
Family is an integral theme of encanto. As the plot progresses, we learn about the complex dynamics of the Madrigal family, where not everything is as it seems at first glance. Indeed, the characters of encanto are all closely related and certainly care for each other, but they each harbor personal truths that, for the sake of family and duty, have long been buried. Here is a detailed overview of Madrigal’s family tree in encanto.
Abuela Alma & Abuelo Pedro Madrigal
Alma Madrigal is the head of the family in encanto. We discover that she started her life with Pedro Madrigal, but their relationship broke down shortly after the birth of their triplets due to be born. screen frenzy, to the Thousand Days War that ravaged Colombia in the 1950s. Pedro sacrifices himself after a group of looters raid his family, giving them time to escape. This event eventually led to the creation of the Enchanted Mountains and Casa Madrigal. Abuela has no magical ability, but she serves as a guide for her family and keeps them all in order.
Julieta & Agustin
Abuela Alma’s oldest triplets are Julieta, who exudes a nurturing vibe that matches her ability to create food that can heal anyone who eats it. We see this when her husband, Agustín, sustains injuries that she can heal with her magical dishes. She and her husband have three children: Isabela, Luisa and Mirabel, each of whom plays an important role in encanto. Julieta is next in line to lead the Madrigal family after Alma, and her caring and attentive nature makes her perfect for the role.
Pepa & Felix Madrigal
Pepa Madrigal is Abuela’s second oldest triple. She is regularly surrounded by clouds, rain, hail and other disturbing forms of weather. She has the power to control the weather, but we regularly see her struggle to do so. This is because her power is linked to her emotions, which are sometimes difficult for her to use, and sometimes the result is not what she was looking for. Her husband, Félix, is completely opposite to her, with his warmth and positivity, effectively balancing her. The couple has three children: Dolores, Camilo and Antonio, the latter of whom receives his gift in encantoushering in a new generation of the Madrigal family.
Bruno Madrigal
Bruno Madrigal is the youngest of the triplets and is a very misunderstood character. He has been in hiding for years and later in encanto. He is deeply insecure and socially awkward, but he is a good person by nature who wants the best for his family. He can see into the future, a power that proves to be both a blessing and a curse. So far, Bruno is the only Madrigal triplets who are unmarried and have no children.
Isabela, Luisa and Mirabel Madrigal
Julieta and Agustín’s children, Isabela, Luisa and Mirabel are sisters with different personalities. Isabela, also called the perfect and beautiful, can create plants and flowers with her imagination. Luisa has the gift of superhuman strength, which she regularly uses to help around the Casa and the village. Mirabel, on the other hand, did not receive a magical gift. However, everywhere encantoshe finds out that her talent lies in keeping the Madrigal family together.
Dolores, Camilo and Antonio Madrigal
Pepa and Félix’s children, Dolores, Camilo and Antonio, are siblings who vary in age, gifts and personalities. Dolores possesses the gift of superhuman hearing, being able to hear even the slightest whisper from the entire village. Camilo can turn into any person, which is often used for comedic effects encanto. And Antonio’s newly donated gift allows him to communicate with animals. He is the youngest of the Madrigal family. In addition, at the end of encantoDolores finds her romantic match in Mariano Guzmán, who almost married Isabela.