'Encanto' Ending, Explained

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If you haven’t used your time to watch Encanto this holiday season, worry not: the film is now available on Disney’s streaming service, meaning you can watch it whenever you want. No need to rush to the theater to catch the new animated musical! And if you have watched the darling kids flick, chances are, you were left scratching your head at the ending. With a meaning as deep as Soul, we know you’ll need some time to unpack the magical Madrigals family.

At the heart of the new Disney movie is young Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz), who belongs to the Madrigal family, known for their magical powers. Each member of the family has their own magical gift — except for her. Try as she might, she can’t seem to figure out what’s special about her — or, in fact, what’s not special about her.

So, by the end of Encanto, what is Mirabel’s gift? Here’s what we know about the ending of Encanto, explained.

What happens at the end of Encanto?

While some of Mirabel’s family can control the weather and other can help grow food, all she can seem to do is live life as a mortal human. She doesn’t feel special enough to contribute in the same way the others can.

And yet, at the end of the movie, there’s a bit of a twist. Mirabel does have a gift, it’s just a little deeper than the other’s. Keep reading to find out what, exactly, Mirabel’s gift means.

What does the ending of Encanto mean? Encanto ending, explained:

Mirabel is gifted the power of the Madrigal’s magic as a whole. That’s right: after cracks begin appearing at La Casa Madrigal, the young girl discovers that they’re reflections of the family’s relationships with each other. After she has a big fight with Abuela Alma, the entire casita comes crashing to the ground.

But as they reconcile, the house comes back to life. Mirabel might not have any tangible powers, but her special gift is love and her control over the family’s great heart.