Just to be clear, there are already some live action movies in development. Hercules (Produced by the Russo Brothers), Pinocchio (Directed by Robert Zemeckis), Robin Hood, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sword in the Stone, Bambi, Lilo and Stitch, Snow White, and Peter Pan are all happening.
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| A totally dope poster of the death of Hollywood creativity |
So they've already knocked out all of the Disney Renaissance (Except for Tarzan and Pocahontas) and most of the Disney classics. All we have left are the mediocre films from the 70s, 80s, and early 2000s. But most of them already have a huge following, and with Disney+, expect a lot more remakes to happen.
But let's get this out of the way - Disney needs to chill with the remakes. There are only 58 films released, and 10 of them already have remakes, with an additional 12 coming. And not all of the Disney films should be remade. For example, Zootopia. That only works as a cartoon. Of course, so did the Lion King, but that didn't stop them...
10. Frozen
Frozen does not need a remake. Frozen doesn't need anything. It already has two movies, a probably third, two shorts, a Broadway musical, and a hive mind control over tiny girls, but Frozen is already so huge that it would be insane to think Disney won't remake it. Look for a release date in 2038-2040, which could technically mean the person who plays Anna would be born this year, which not only makes me feel old but also sad.
But, a live-action Frozen would be super dope. The first Frozen is already extremely cinematic in it's visuals and powerhouse musical numbers. Imagine seeing a giant Elsa castle on a mountain with a dramatic camera angle. That would be super dope. And, it has the possibility of having live action remake sequels based on Frozens II - V.
Tangled is the classic Disney film to remake because it's quite possibly the most classic feeling Disney movie of the Disney Revival Era. Featuring a broud ensemble of Disney stereotypes like thugs who have feelings, evil old ladies, and cameo roles by the parents, as well as the great back and forth between Rapunzel and Flynn Rider (One of my all time favorites).
And I would love a remake of Tangled, although I would totally rename it Rapunzel.
Next up is a Disney movie that hasn't even been released yet: Raya and the Last Dragon. Right now we don't know anything about the movie, or if it's any good.
But it has dragons. Dragons are super cool, and live action dragons are super cool. So, that's my entire reasoning. My tastes are simple. Dragons = cool. Part of why I'm looking forward to Shang-Chi so much is my fan theory that Fin Fang Foom could be in it.
What may be the last film of the Disney Revival, depending on how Raya is, Moana is already a classic. Be it the songs co written by the ingenious Lin-Manuel Miranda, or the extremely cinematic tale of Moana and her voyage to find Maui and stop Te Kā, this has potential.
Audiences adore Moana, the film has a non-white lead, so diversity, and the Maui character would be super fun to see in live action. He's like the Genie or Mushu. Famous dude voicing comedic relief, but this time with substance.
Honestly, the Rescuers might be one of the most underrated Disney flicks ever. Growing up, I never liked the Rescuers, even though I had never seen it. When I actually saw it, I actually really liked it, surprisingly.
The Rescuers has a good story, a scary villain, exciting set pieces, and great characters. If those don't make for a great film I don't know what will. But, I would also do this; I would have cameos of the characters from the Great Mouse Detective; Basil and Professor Ratigan and such. A connected mouse universe is something I would be so down for.
A visual epic, yes. An appropriate and often clever retelling of Treasure Island? For sure. The space elements are just so well integrated into the film it feels completely natural. But Treasure Planet failed in it's characters - Most are broad stereotypes, with the main character, Jim Hawkins, being somewhat bland throughout the film.
This is an example of a movie that wouldn't be remade because it would make a billion dollars. This would be a remake of a flawed cult classic, a grandiose story with the possibility of greatness within. And, the extremely protective cult following that the film has developed wouldn't hurt either.
Okay, okay. This film already has a remake, yes. But, that was a terrible movie and an even worse adaptation of the '51 Disney Classic. Alice in Wonderland is a tale of brave girl who is (Maybe?) stuck in a magical wonderland, full of scary and fun creatures, maniacal flowers, and high catepillars.
The Alice in Wonderland remake is the tale of some teenager Chose One who has to slay a Jabberwock. That's just.... no. That's generic, and Alice in Wonderland is anything but generic. And, a totally trippy film about a seven year old painting roses and growing to large sizes would be super fun to watch.
Atlantis is an extremely flawed film. There are far too many characters, most of which are forgettable stereotypes, the CGI in the film is just the worst, and there is a substantial lack of humor and levity present.
Again, Atlantis is an example of a film that needs a remake because it has potential that wasn't fully realized in the cartoon adaptation. Picture a remake starring Tom Holland as Milo, the Rock as Dr. Sweet, Danny DeVito as Mole, and Zendaya as Kida. I would watch that.
Apparently this might be in development? In 2016, Variety reported that a remake was happening, but no director, screenwriters, or producers have been attached yet.
But this is an example where the remake actually should stay away from the cartoon. The cartoon is boring, generic, and forgettable. The film should be a proper adaptation of the epic Chronicles of Prydain; a five part series, a high class children's novel, often ranked as one of the greatest.
Basically, it's Lord of the Rings for kids. And, given the grand scope of the books, a possible fan following, and the fact that Disney really needs a good movie franchise after they've milked all of their other ones, this deserves a shot
There are two people that exist; Those who like the Fox and the Hound and those that are wrong. My take on it is that it's a good movie at it's core. It has exciting action, a powerful story, a good cast, likable leads, and superb visuals. But it also has it's share of problems.
For example, the birds. There are these two birds, that for some reason halfway through the movie, chase a caterpillar around for, like, two minutes. And when you only have 1h 15 mins to spend with the characters, that's kind of a big chunk that throws off the pacing. I would also get rid of the song that is sung randomly. The film's not a musical. It doesn't need a half attempt at a song.
And I would kill off that one dog. I mean, it got hit by a train. It needed to die.
Fix those tiny mistakes, release it on Disney+ with some realistic but jarring CGI, and boom. You got a good movie.
So there you have it. The 10 Disney films that should get remade. Just my personal opinion. Also, just insert Meet the Robinsons anywhere on the list. That movie has potential as well, with a great story that, done properly, could make you cry your heart out.
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9. Tangled
Tangled is the classic Disney film to remake because it's quite possibly the most classic feeling Disney movie of the Disney Revival Era. Featuring a broud ensemble of Disney stereotypes like thugs who have feelings, evil old ladies, and cameo roles by the parents, as well as the great back and forth between Rapunzel and Flynn Rider (One of my all time favorites).
And I would love a remake of Tangled, although I would totally rename it Rapunzel.
8. Raya and the Last Dragon
Next up is a Disney movie that hasn't even been released yet: Raya and the Last Dragon. Right now we don't know anything about the movie, or if it's any good.
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7. Moana
What may be the last film of the Disney Revival, depending on how Raya is, Moana is already a classic. Be it the songs co written by the ingenious Lin-Manuel Miranda, or the extremely cinematic tale of Moana and her voyage to find Maui and stop Te Kā, this has potential.
| Moana is just another lovable teen with the proportions of a toddler. |
Audiences adore Moana, the film has a non-white lead, so diversity, and the Maui character would be super fun to see in live action. He's like the Genie or Mushu. Famous dude voicing comedic relief, but this time with substance.
6. The Rescuers
Honestly, the Rescuers might be one of the most underrated Disney flicks ever. Growing up, I never liked the Rescuers, even though I had never seen it. When I actually saw it, I actually really liked it, surprisingly.
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| Just two likable mice. |
The Rescuers has a good story, a scary villain, exciting set pieces, and great characters. If those don't make for a great film I don't know what will. But, I would also do this; I would have cameos of the characters from the Great Mouse Detective; Basil and Professor Ratigan and such. A connected mouse universe is something I would be so down for.
5. Treasure Planet
A visual epic, yes. An appropriate and often clever retelling of Treasure Island? For sure. The space elements are just so well integrated into the film it feels completely natural. But Treasure Planet failed in it's characters - Most are broad stereotypes, with the main character, Jim Hawkins, being somewhat bland throughout the film.
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| Treasure Planet is frequently rated as one of Disney's most underrated films. |
This is an example of a movie that wouldn't be remade because it would make a billion dollars. This would be a remake of a flawed cult classic, a grandiose story with the possibility of greatness within. And, the extremely protective cult following that the film has developed wouldn't hurt either.
4. Alice in Wonderland
Okay, okay. This film already has a remake, yes. But, that was a terrible movie and an even worse adaptation of the '51 Disney Classic. Alice in Wonderland is a tale of brave girl who is (Maybe?) stuck in a magical wonderland, full of scary and fun creatures, maniacal flowers, and high catepillars.
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| Where can I find a cat as cute as Dinah? |
The Alice in Wonderland remake is the tale of some teenager Chose One who has to slay a Jabberwock. That's just.... no. That's generic, and Alice in Wonderland is anything but generic. And, a totally trippy film about a seven year old painting roses and growing to large sizes would be super fun to watch.
3. Atlantis: the Lost Empire
Atlantis is an extremely flawed film. There are far too many characters, most of which are forgettable stereotypes, the CGI in the film is just the worst, and there is a substantial lack of humor and levity present.
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| The huge scale that the ship would entail would be very cool to see in live action |
Again, Atlantis is an example of a film that needs a remake because it has potential that wasn't fully realized in the cartoon adaptation. Picture a remake starring Tom Holland as Milo, the Rock as Dr. Sweet, Danny DeVito as Mole, and Zendaya as Kida. I would watch that.
2. The Black Cauldron
Apparently this might be in development? In 2016, Variety reported that a remake was happening, but no director, screenwriters, or producers have been attached yet.
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| So generic |
But this is an example where the remake actually should stay away from the cartoon. The cartoon is boring, generic, and forgettable. The film should be a proper adaptation of the epic Chronicles of Prydain; a five part series, a high class children's novel, often ranked as one of the greatest.
Basically, it's Lord of the Rings for kids. And, given the grand scope of the books, a possible fan following, and the fact that Disney really needs a good movie franchise after they've milked all of their other ones, this deserves a shot
1. The Fox and the Hound
There are two people that exist; Those who like the Fox and the Hound and those that are wrong. My take on it is that it's a good movie at it's core. It has exciting action, a powerful story, a good cast, likable leads, and superb visuals. But it also has it's share of problems.
For example, the birds. There are these two birds, that for some reason halfway through the movie, chase a caterpillar around for, like, two minutes. And when you only have 1h 15 mins to spend with the characters, that's kind of a big chunk that throws off the pacing. I would also get rid of the song that is sung randomly. The film's not a musical. It doesn't need a half attempt at a song.
And I would kill off that one dog. I mean, it got hit by a train. It needed to die.
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| These two adorable pals are voiced by... Mickey Rooney and Kurt Russell? Really? Wow. |
Fix those tiny mistakes, release it on Disney+ with some realistic but jarring CGI, and boom. You got a good movie.
So there you have it. The 10 Disney films that should get remade. Just my personal opinion. Also, just insert Meet the Robinsons anywhere on the list. That movie has potential as well, with a great story that, done properly, could make you cry your heart out.
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