The Who’s Who of Disney’s Most Anticipated Live-Action Remakes

Walt Disney’s music-filled animated movies played a big role in our childhoods. Decades later, Disney has begun rebooting their iconic VHS films, filling theatres with nostalgic millennials and a new wave of Mouse House fanatics. From Cinderella to The Jungle Book to Beauty and Beast, audiences can’t help but smile, sing along (and ahem, tear up) as they watch their favourite fairytales brought to life.

The most recent blockbuster reveal? A look at actress Liu Yifei as Disney princess Mulan.

The live-action remake of the Oscar-winning 1998 film won’t premiere until March 27 2020 — and we’ll have to wait equally as long for most of the other hotly anticipated live adaptions. But hey, a little hype never hurt anyone right? From Emma Stone to Reese Witherspoon to Queen Bey herself, here’s a round up of Disney’s future films and the A-Listers confirmed to star in the new generation of classics. (Let’s hope they don’t screw these ones up — sorry Emma Watson.)

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Will Smith as “Genie”

Aladdin

The film will be directed by Guy Richie, and will star Mena Massoud as Aladdin and Naomi Scott as Jasmine.

The movie will be released May 24, 2019.

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Emily Blunt as “Mary Poppins”

Mary Poppins Returns

Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep and Hamilton mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda will all star in the upcoming Mary Poppins reboot.

The movie will be released December 25, 2018.

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Beyoncé as “Nala”

The Lion King

Beyoncé will play Nala in the hyper-realistic remake of The Lion King, directed by The Jungle Book director Jon Favreau.

The movie will be released in 2D and 3D on July 19, 2019.

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Donald Glover as “Simba”

The Lion King

Donald Glover will star alongside Beyoncé as Simba. And that’s not all: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Seth Rogen, John Oliver each have voice roles in the all star cast.

The movie will be released in 2D and 3D on July 19, 2019.

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Emma Stone as “Cruella”

Cruella

Disney has confirmed that the La La Land star will lead the live-action film following the evil exploits of Cruella de Vil, Disney’s most fashionable villain.

The movie was originally slated to be released December 22, 2018.

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Colin Farrell as “Holt Farrier”

Dumbo

Tim Burton will direct a live-action remake of the 1941 classic, which will also star Eva Green, Danny DeVito, and Michael Keaton.

The movie will be released in 2D and 3D on July 19, 2019.

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Reese Witherspoon as “Tink”

Tink

Reese Witherspoon will produce and star in the live-action film about Disney’s favourite fairy.

At this time, it is unknown when the film will be released.

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Dwayne Johnson as “?”

Jungle Cruise

Disney is producing a live-action adaptation of its iconic theme park ride, which will feature The Rock in starring role.

It is unknown when the film will be released.

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