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Encanto script analysis

Encanto script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Young Mirabel learns of her family’s magical origin but feels left out when she receives no gift. As cracks threaten their house, she embarks on a quest—gaining help from Bruno—to save the miracle. Through confrontation and reconciliation with Abuela, Mirabel unites her family and restores their home. The journey affirms the film’s message of belonging and self‐acceptance.

90 Save the Cat fit score 50% analysis confidence / 26 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

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Introduces the miracle’s origin and the family’s magic in the nursery.

Abre los ojos... open your eyes....
2

Theme Stated

Scene 4 / Page 2 / 5% target

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Abuela’s remark on Mirabel’s missing gift hints at themes of belonging and self‐worth.

Oh, Mirabel didn’t get one.
3

Set-Up

Scene 3 / Page 3 / 10% target

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Mirabel introduces each family member’s gift, establishing their world and her outsider status.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY MADRIGAL.
4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / Page 4 / 12% target

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Mirabel discovers cracks and a dying candle, signaling the miracle’s vulnerability.

5

Debate

Scene 8 / Page 5 / 20% target

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She warns the family but is dismissed, wrestling with whether she can make a difference.

THE HOUSE IS IN DANGER! THE HOUSE IS IN DANGER!
6

Break into Two

Scene 11 / Page 6 / 25% target

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Mirabel resolves to save the miracle and identifies Dolores as her first lead.

Wait. How do I save a miracle?
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B Story

Scene 12 / Page 7 / 30% target

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Mirabel’s interactions with Dolores establish a subplot about understanding hidden truths.

Dolores, hey. You know, out of all my older cousins, you’re like my favorite cousin, so I feel...
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Fun and Games

Scene 14 / Page 8 / 40% target

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She explores Bruno’s secret room, uncovering family mysteries in a playful, adventurous sequence.

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Midpoint

Scene 15 / Page 9 / 50% target

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Bruno reveals his troubling vision linking Mirabel to the house’s fate, raising the stakes.

I saw the magic in danger... our house... breaking... and then... and then, and then... I saw you.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 20 / Page 10 / 65% target

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Abuela accuses Mirabel of causing the house’s downfall as cracks worsen around them.

The miracle is dying, because of you!
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All Is Lost

Scene 21 / Page 11 / 75% target

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Abuela’s confession at the river portrays the miracle’s origin and Mirabel’s isolation moment.

I was given a miracle... a second chance... and I was so afraid to lose it... that I...
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Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 22 / Page 12 / 80% target

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At the riverbank, Mirabel and Abuela reconcile—Mirabel faces her doubts and grief.

And... I am so sorry...
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Break into Three

Scene 23 / Page 13 / 85% target

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Bruno arrives to defend Mirabel, uniting the fractured family toward a solution.

She didn’t do this! She didn’t do this! I gave her a vision! It was me! I was...
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Finale

Scene 25 / Page 14 / 95% target

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The family works together to rebuild the house, fulfilling Mirabel’s quest.

Ay mi amor, I was so worried... we couldn’t find you.
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Final Image

Scene 26 / Page 15 / 99% target

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The restored casa and family celebration mirror the opening image but with unity achieved.

HOME SWEET HOME. I LIKE THE NEW FOUNDATION.