All the Disney live-action remakes coming soon to a screen near you
The Little Mermaid, 1989
Talks about this live-action remake have been happening for a few years now with Variety reporting it is finally coming together. According to the publication the upcoming film is set to feature new music from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken, as well as old favourites from the original. Mary Poppins Returns director Rob Marshall will direct and Bridesmaids actress Melissa McCarthy is in talks to play the sea witch, Ursula. The Hollywood Reporter reports Awkwafina and Jacob Tremblay are in talks to play Ariel’s friends Scuttle and Flounder, respectively.
Variety reports the title role of Ariel has been cast with R&B singer Halle Bailey set to take on the iconic role. The singer is one-half of R&B sister duo, Chloe x Halle, and has the pipes to really bring this character to life. “After an extensive search, it was abundantly clear that Halle possesses that rare combination of spirit, heart, youth innocence, and substance – plus a glorious singing voice – all intrinsic qualities necessary to play this iconic role,” the publication reports the film’s director, Marshall, said in a statement.
The Lion King, 1994
The Lion King is being remade featuring the voices of Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, John Oliver as Zazu, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, and Billy Eichner as Timon. Disney has announced the release date as July 17, 2019.
Maleficent, 1959
She got her first remake in 2014 and now she’s set to get a sequel. Anyone else excited about seeing Angelina Jolie’s amazing cheekbones again? And the great news is we’ll get to see those cheekbones sooner than expected with Variety reporting Disney has moved the sequel’s, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, release date up to October 17, 2019.
Snow White, 1937
Snow White and her seven dwarfs will also be getting their own live-action remake. Being Disney’s oldest film, we can’t wait to see it brought into the 21st Century. The project is already shaping up to be a must-see with La La Land songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul working on new songs and according to The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker behind the Amazing Spider-Man movies, Marc Webb, currently in talks to direct.
Cruella, 1961
Originally appearing in , Cruella is set to get her own movie starring Emma Stone. According to Vanity Fair, Craig Gillespie, who also worked on I, Tonya, is rumoured to be in talks to direct the upcoming film. So watch this space.
Lady and the Tramp, 1955
Who doesn’t want to see these two adorable hounds fall in love in high-definition live-action glory? Disney is making that dream come true with the announcement the live action/CGI hybrid has found a director and is all systems go.
Aladdin, 1992
Disney brought a whole new (live-action) world to our screens on May 23, 2019. Will Smith stars as the blue-hued Genie with Naomi Scott as Jasmine and Mena Massoud as Aladdin.
Genies, 1992
There have been talks of a Genie-centred movie for quite a while. The live-action movie will be a prequel to Aladdin, focusing on how the Genie ended up in the lamp.
James and the Giant Peach, 1996
Roald Dahl’s beloved book will now be able to boast about having two film adaptions. Disney is set to remake its 1996 animated version of the book, but details are still scarce.
Mulan, 1998
Everyone’s favourite warrior princess will be getting her own remake. However, the movie will apparently not feature any of those beloved songs from the original.
Night on Bald Mountain, 1940
In a slightly unexpected live-action remake, Disney has decided to tell the story of Chernaborg, the demon gargoyle from its 1940 film Fantasia.
Peter Pan, 1953
We’ll have the chance to be whisked off to Neverland with Peter very soon. How are we ever going to grow up if Disney keeps luring us back in with our favourite classics?
Pinocchio, 1940
Pinocchio will finally get to be a real boy in his live-action remake. We can’t wait to see who will play Jiminy Cricket.
Prince Charming, 1950
Disney has so many Prince Charmings that we’re not sure which one this movie will focus on. Could it be Snow White, Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty’s prince? Or all three?
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The Sword in the Stone, 1963
One of Disney’s lesser-known films, it tells the story of a young King Arthur. The live-action film will be written by Game of Thrones’ Bryan Cogman.
Tinkerbell, 1953
Of course this sassy little fairy will be getting her own live-action remake too. Rumour has it Reese Witherspoon could be bringing everyone’s favourite fairy to life.