Indeed, the reason why Mirabel doesn't get a gift in Encanto is that she already had the brains to take over as the family leader after Abuela Alma. Therefore, the miracle didn't need to give her an additional gift — Mirabel's gift in Encanto is her intellect, which she already possessed before the movie even began.
Mirabel didn't get a gift because that would have rewarded Abuela for her manipulation, as she pushed for Mirabel to exist just to add more powers to the family. Not giving Mirabel a gift was Casita's way to “punish” Abuela, forcing her to reflect on what she had done to her family.
Is the reason Mirabel didn t get a gift because she wiped her hands?
the internet thought, maybe that she wiped, she touched the candle and wiped the magic off. It's not what happens. It's really just sort of like a little character moment.
Like Mirabel, Abuela lacks a tangible magical ability like super hearing or seeing the future, but rather acts as the glue that holds the rest of the family together. Abuela's magic lies in how she creates an environment for the other Madrigals to flourish and use their gifts for good.
Though Encanto doesn't have a traditional villain, one theory states Dolores could be the film's secret antagonist. According to the fan theory (via Reddit), Dolores wants her family to lose their powers. After all, the gift of super hearing isn't necessarily as helpful as increased strength or instant plant life.
The most reasonable explanation for Abuela having her own door (which, is worth noting, glows like any other even though she doesn't have powers) is that the candle and Casita gave it to her because she's the Candle Keeper and “Miracle Guardian”, as was as the leader of the Madrigal family.
Indeed, the reason why Mirabel doesn't get a gift in Encanto is that she already had the brains to take over as the family leader after Abuela Alma. Therefore, the miracle didn't need to give her an additional gift — Mirabel's gift in Encanto is her intellect, which she already possessed before the movie even began.
When the young family and other runaway villagers arrive at a river, Pedro sacrificed himself to the Soldiers who were chasing after the escaping villagers, allowing Alma and their children to escape but at the cost of his life.
The Soldiers are the overarching antagonists of Disney's 60th full-length animated feature film Encanto. They were a group of corrupt Colombian soldiers responsible for the death of Pedro Madrigal, the husband of Alma Madrigal and the grandfather of Mirabel Madrigal.
Frontdoor was always supposed to be Mirabel's door. Nobody can have two doors so the door just dissapeared until the moment were she could get her door. Mirabel did not get door because she is supposed to be next Abuela (matriarch and miracle's keeper).
Because Bruno has stepped away from the family, the light on his door is dim, indicating that Casita's magic doesn't work in there anymore. Just like any other room, though, it was once enchanted and Bruno's room may serve as a metaphor for the heartbreak he endured trying to protect Mirabel.
While the release date for Encanto 2 is uncertain, if officially announced, fans can expect a release date of at least 2025 due to production demands. The cast is likely to feature returning voice actors from the first film, including Stephanie Beatriz and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
After all, Mirabel was the only member of the family who could see the cracks in Casita because the damage was revealed to her in ways that none of the others could see, even with their more obvious magical gifts. It appeared that, Abuela Alma and Bruno were also aware of the threat to the Madrigal's miracle.
Bruno hadn't used his abilities for the last 10 years (it said he left when Maribel was 5 she's 15 now) so since he hadn't used it the magic in his room died out that would also be why the Casita couldn't help in there and why his room wasn't glowing.
Thus, Abuela treats Mirabel harshly because she treats herself harshly. She puts an undue amount of pressure on herself to keep the family going in times of crisis by performing the role of a strong figurehead, trying to overcompensate with a sense of power and control because she had none over her husband's death.
"Mirabel and [Abuela] are the only two people to be able to communicate with the Casita in the movie. This could show some sort of special relationship with the Casita and in turn, the magic in the house," they add.
While there are theories about Mirabel's hidden gift, the movie emphasizes that her intelligence and problem-solving abilities are her true gift. She doesn't need external magic to make a difference. The focus of Encanto is on self-acceptance and finding one's true purpose.
According to the filmmakers, patching up the cracks in Casita wasn't enough to fix the deep rifts in the family. Instead, the family and the house had to completely break down to start a new foundation and build stronger familial bonds.
Camilo. Camilo's shapeshifting ability gives him a playful, theatrical personality as he constantly tried to match his persona to his current appearance. His room in Encanto could most easily reflect and amplify this gift using numerous mirrors and other reflective surfaces for Camilo to practice his transformations.
Normally, Madrigals get their own rooms on the day they receive their magic gifts. But since Mirabel didn't get a gift, she didn't get a special room either.
But surprisingly less attention has been given to what seems to be the key message of the movie: people do not need to be special to deserve love, security, and ultimately, rights. Through song, “Encanto” quietly teaches a powerful lesson about the flaws of U.S. immigration policy.
The ending reveals Mirabel's true gift: the miracle itself. She keeps her family's gifts alive and helps them flourish despite not having tangible powers. When she helps Isabela accept herself, the cracks in Casita heal and her sister discovers new abilities.
