Every Live-Action Disney Movie Released (and In the Works)

Every Live-Action Disney Movie Ever Released

It’s been almost 30 years since Disney released its first live-action movie adaptation, and over those three decades the remakes (or sequels and prequels to remakes) have become one of the studio’s most lucrative assets. The live-action movies date back to the original Disney princess, Snow White. The Little Mermaid is the latest but it is by no means the last. The House of Mouse has several upcoming live-action movies planned.

From The Jungle Book to the forthcoming Mufasa: The Lion King, here is every live-action Disney movie released in chronological order (and those that are reportedly in the works).

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Every live-action Disney movie already released:

The Jungle Book (1994)

Officially known as Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, this adaptation marks the first live-action Disney movie ever released. The film is based on Kipling’s book of the same name and is inspired by the 1967 animated movie. It stars Jason Scott Lee as Mowgli, a man who was orphaned as a child and raised by wild animals in a jungle in India. Cary Elwes, Lena Headey, Sam Neill and John Cleese also star.

101 Dalmatians (1996)

Based on the 1961 animated film of the same name, 101 Dalmatians follows a young couple and their Dalmatians as they attempt to evade Cruella de Vil (Glenn Close). De Vil, a fashion designer, wants to skin the couple’s 15 puppies (and 84 she had shipped in), and wear their coats. While working off a slightly dark premise, the movie was part-comedy and became one of the highest-grossing films of the year.

The Jungle Book: Mowgli’s Story (1998)

The second live-action take on The Jungle Book was an immediately forgotten, direct-to-video flop. The movie, which stars Brandon Baker, follows the original animation more closely and focuses on Mowgli’s youth in the jungle. The animals include voice work from Peri Gilpin and Eartha Kitt.

102 Dalmatians (2000)

Although it wasn’t quite as successful as its predecessor, 102 Dalmatians follows a similar storyline. Close reprises her role as a recently cured Cruella de Vil, who is released back into the public and is attempting to restore her image. When she again develops a taste for Dalmatian fashion, two Dalmatian owners and their newborn puppies are once more in peril.

Alice in Wonderland (2010)

After a 10-year live-action hiatus on the Disney release calendar, Alice in Wonderland marked a return to form for the studio. A kooky reimagining of the classic Lewis Carroll story and 1951 animated feature, the Tim Burton-directed movie follows Alice (Mia Wasikowska) as she helps the White Queen (Anne Hathaway) defeat the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter). The movie—which also featured Alan Rickman and Johnny Depp—was a smash hit that made more than $1 billion dollars at the worldwide box office.

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010)

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is definitely one of the loosest live-action adaptations of a Disney property. The film puts a spin on Fantasia and has Nicolas Cage play the venerable sorcerer instead of Mickey Mouse. When Balthazar Blake (Cage) seeks out someone to one day inherit his Merlin powers, he finds it in reluctant physics student Dave (Jay Baruchel). Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer, and Monica Bellucci also star.

Maleficent (2014)

In Maleficent, Sleeping Beauty’s villain is reexamined in a more nuanced light. Angelina Jolie stars in the titular role as the classic Sleeping Beauty story is retold from her perspective. The movie gives the horned villain an upsetting backstory and creates a thoughtful, maternal connection between her and Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning).

Cinderella (2015)

Cinderella’s story has been done time and time again, but Kenneth Branagh’s 2015 take is a relatively faithful adaptation of the original 1950 animation. The film stars Lily James as Ella, a woman mistreated by her stepmother (Cate Blanchett). When she hits it off with a prince (Richard Madden), the classic Cinderella story unfolds, complete with a missing glass slipper and a fairy godmother (Helena Bonham Carter).

The Jungle Book (2016)

Yet another adaptation of The Jungle Book that once again explores Mowgli’s story. When Mowgli (Neel Sethi) is forced to leave his home and travel deeper into the jungle, he discovers more about himself with the help of some of the local animals. Idris Elba, Bill Murray, Lupita Nyong’o, and Scarlett Johansson lend their voices to the production.

Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)

Alice Through the Looking Glass left something to be desired, both critically and commercially, and was the only sequel to Alice in Wonderland. The film followed the same characters as the original and focuses on Alice’s (Wasikowska) efforts to save the Mad Hatter’s (Depp) missing family. In addition to most of the original cast, Sacha Baron Cohen stars as Time.

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Pete’s Dragon (2016)

The original 1977 Pete’s Dragon is an often forgotten Disney venture, so the 2016 remake served as an introduction to the story for many viewers. The film follows a young boy, Pete (Oakes Fegley), who lives in the forest with a dragon following the death of his parents. When a lumber foreman (Wes Bentley), his daughter and his park ranger girlfriend (Bryce Dallas Howard) come into contact with the unlikely duo, everything changes. Robert Redford also stars.

Beauty and the Beast (2017)

The new Beauty and the Beast serves as both a dutiful remake of the 1991 animation and a showcase for Emma Watson post-Harry Potter. Like the original, the movie tracks Belle (Watson), who trades places with her father after he is imprisoned in a castle by the Beast (Dan Stevens). The film, which grossed more than $1.2 billion at the global box office, featured an all-star voice cast, including Ewan McGregor, Audra McDonald, Stanley Tucci, Ian McKellan and Emma Thompson.

Christopher Robin (2018)

Everyone remembers Christopher Robin, the young friend of the creatures in the Hundred Acre Wood. But what happens after Christopher (Ewan McGregor) is forced to grow up and forgets about Winnie the Pooh (Jim Cummings), Piglet and all of his other animal friends? Christopher Robin brings Pooh and Christopher back together again and helps the latter rediscover his childhood imagination and spark. Hayley Atwell also stars.

Dumbo (2019)

The live-action Dumbo largely flew under-the-radar, despite Tim Burton’s directorial attachment to the project. Based on the Dumbo animation, the film follows a baby elephant born with ears that are large enough that he can fly. His skills become the main attraction for the struggling circus (helmed by Danny DeVito) and soon attracts the wrong kind of attention from an entrepreneur (Michael Keaton) who wants to further exploit Dumbo. Dumbo’s handler (Colin Farrell) helps him along the way.

Aladdin (2019)

Directed by Guy Ritchie, Aladdin closely follows the 1992 animated film of the same name. The film stars Mena Massoud as Aladdin, whose life is turned upside down when he meets Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott). With the help of a genie in a bottle (Will Smith), Aladdin uses his three wishes to help him charm Jasmine and eventually has to defeat the evil sorcerer Jafar (Marwan Kenzari).

The Lion King (2019)

The Lion King broke all sorts of records in 2019. It was one of the most expensive movies ever made and surpassed Frozen at the worldwide box office. The CG movie, about a young lion prince who returns to claim his kingdom, featured an epic voice cast including Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Seth Rogen and James Earl Jones, who reprised his role of Mufasa from the 1994 animated version.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)

Maleficent (Jolie) and Aurora (Fanning) once again struggle with prejudice against Maleficent in this 2019 follow-up. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil takes place five years after the events of the first film as Aurora and her beloved Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson) attempt to marry. Phillip’s kingdom still sees Maleficent as a villain and his mother (Michelle Pfeiffer) disapproves.

Lady and the Tramp (2019)

Lady and the Tramp was the first of Disney’s live-action/CG remakes to be released exclusively on Disney+ and lost some of the attention that comes with theatrical releases. The film stars Tessa Thompson and Justin Thereoux as Lady and the Tramp, two dogs from opposite upbringings who befriend each other and eventually fall in love. Sam Elliot and Janelle Monáe are among those in the voice cast.

Mulan (2020)

The live-action Mulan was nearly a decade in the making and struggled to perform at the box office, despite an overall solid reception from critics. The film follows a similar story to the 1998 animated version and tracks the journey of Mulan (Yifei Liu) as she takes her ailing father’s (Tzi Ma) place in the army. Notable differences from the animated version include the omission of Li Shang and Mushu, as well as a lack of the classic songs.

Cruella (2021)

Yet another take on Cruella de Vil, Cruella explores the mysterious villain’s origins and offers a sympathetic explanation for the woman. Emma Stone stars as Estella, a thrifty young woman who impresses the Baroness (a fashion designer portrayed by Emma Thompson), and goes to work for her fashion house, only to realize that the other woman might have a connection to her tragic upbringing. She adopts the persona of Cruella as she attempts to upstage the Baroness and take the fashion world by storm.

Pinocchio (2022)

The second-ever Disney animated movie gets a live-action reimagining with 2022’s Pinocchio. The film follows Pinocchio (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth), a puppet crafted by a grieving woodcarver (Tom Hanks) and later brought to life. Jiminy Cricket (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) serves as Pinocchio’s conscience and helps guide him. Released on Disney+, the movie was panned and swiftly forgotten.

Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)

Based on the 1953 Peter Pan animation, Peter Pan & Wendy charts Wendy (Ever Anderson) and her siblings’ trip to Neverland. There, they learn the ways of the land from Peter (Alexander Molony) and Tinkerbell (Yara Shahidi), along with the pitfalls of never growing up. Jude Law rounds out the cast as Captain Hook.

The Little Mermaid (2023)

Disney’s latest release expands upon its original by offering a slew of new songs. The Little Mermaid once again follows Ariel (Halle Bailey), who yearns for life above water. When she falls in love with Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King), she agrees to receive a sea witch’s (Melissa McCarthy) trickster spell for a chance to be with the man she loves and get to walk on land.

Every live-action Disney Movie in the works:

Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)

With Snow White pushed back due to the recently resolved SAG-AFTRA strike, the next live-action adaptation is this Lion King prequel. In the wake of the live-action The Lion King’s immense success, Disney announced a Mufasa prequel from director Barry Jenkins. The movie, which is slated for release on Dec. 20, 2024, will deviate from the animated sequels and instead tell the late Mufasa’s origin story. James Earl Jones won’t return to play Mufasa and the role will instead be voiced by Aaron Pierre. In addition to Pierre and Lion King newcomer Kelvin Harrison Jr., Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen and John Kani will return to voice Timon, Pumbaa and Rafiki respectively.

Snow White (2024)

This controversial live-action Disney remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) will hit theaters on March 21, 2025, if all goes according to plan. Directed by Marc Webb, Snow White comes from a script co-written by Erin Cressida Wilson and Barbie’s Greta Gerwig. The film, which serves as a loose take on the classic Grimms’ Fairy Tale, stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen.

Moana (2025)

Despite the Moana animated film being less than a decade old, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced that a live-action version is in the works in a video for the recent Disney shareholders meeting. In June 2023, it was announced that the film would premiere on June 27, 2025. Johnson will return to star as Maui (and serve as a producer), but Moana voice actress Auli’i Cravalho announced on Instagram that she will not be reprising her role (but that she’ll be an executive producer on the film). Hamilton director Thomas Kail is slated to direct, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Lilo & Stitch (TBD)

Casting for the live-action Lilo & Stitch is well under way, despite some heated debate. Maia Kealoha will play Lilo and Sydney Agudong will play Nani. Zach Galifianakis also joined the cast in February and, per The Hollywood Reporter, will voice Dr. Jumba Jookiba, Stitch's creator. Dean Fleischer Camp (of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On fame) is attached to direct a script written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright.

Hercules (TBD)

Hercules, the 1997 animated classic about the son of Zeus, will also get the live-action treatment sometime in the future. The Russo Brothers, of Marvel fame, are signed on as producers and shared some of their plans for the film with Variety. Aladdin’s Guy Ritchie is reportedly signed on to direct and Dave Callaham is attached as a writer. Otherwise, things are being kept under wraps, with the brothers only disclosing that it will be experimental and a musical, like the original.

The Aristocats (TBD)

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (of the Roots fame) recently signed on as director to the live-action version of The Aristocats, according to Deadline. The publication reports that Will Gluck and Keith Bunin penned the script. Not much else is known about the film, but it will follow the 1970 animated feature about wealthy city cats who must team up with a tomcat after they are abandoned in the country.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (TBD)

Disney tapped David Henry Hwang to write Hunchback, a live-action musical version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, back in 2020, according to Deadline. Josh Gad (who was in the live-action Beauty and the Beast) is signed on as a producer. In March, Gad posted a fan-made poster for the movie on Instagram and shared his hopes that “the powers that be” would allow them to make the movie.

The Sword in the Stone (TBD)

The Hollywood Reporter disclosed Disney’s plans for a live-action The Sword in the Stone back in 2018. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo was reportedly in negotiations to direct, based on a script from Bryan Cogman. No other news about the production has been released since.

Robin Hood (TBD)

Deadline reported that a live-action/CG hybrid Robin Hood was in the works at Disney+ in 2020. Carlos López Estrada was attached as director and Kari Granlund (one of the Lady and the Tramp scriptwriters) was slated to write. There haven’t been any substantial updates since the initial announcement.

Bambi (TBD)

A live-action/CG Bambi remake is in the works and Sarah Polley is in talks to direct, according to Deadline. The publication reports that Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster wrote the current script, and that the movie will feature music from Kacey Musgraves.

Aladdin Sequel (TBD)

News of an Aladdin sequel was announced in early 2020 by The Hollywood Reporter, some time after the first film passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, with Guy Ritchie once again attached as director. Conflicting commentary has emerged about the film, with star Mena Massoud calling the sequel “very unlikely” on Twitter this year, a month after Ritchie told Collider that he still wanted to make the movie.

Aladdin Spinoff (TBD)

Although the status of an Aladdin sequel is up in the air, an Aladdin spinoff was still in the works as of last year. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that a Prince Anders (Billy Magnussen) spin-off was in the works for Disney+ in 2019, with Jordan Dunn and Michael Kvamme attached as writers. In 2022, Magnussen told Screen Rant that the production was in rewrites and “still moving forward.”

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