An Ultimate Guide to All of Disney's Live-Action Movies and Where to Watch Them (Plus, All the Adaptations in the Works!)

Mar. 15, 2025

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FromCinderellatoDumbo,Disney has brought to lifeseveral beloved animations.

While some remakes have stayed true to the original, such as 2016’sThe Jungle Bookand 2019’sThe Lion King, others have taken several liberties with the original story, includingMaleficentstarringAngelina Jolie, which gives more backstory on the Disney villain fromSleeping Beauty.

Disney has many more movies on the horizon.The Lion KingprequelstarringBeyoncéand daughterBlue Ivywill hit theaters on Dec. 20; Rachel Zegler’sSnow Whitewill premiere in 2025; andDwayne “The Rock” JohnsonandCatherine Laga’aiaare currently filming the live-action remake ofMoana.

From the films that have already been released to the many projects still in the works, here’s everything to know about all the Disney live-action movies.

01of 28101 Dalmatians (1996)Everett Collection, Mary Evans/WALT DISNEY PICTURES/Ronald Grant/Everett Collection1996’s101 Dalmatianswas one of Disney’s first live-action adaptations. A remake of the 1961 animated film, the updated version starredGlenn Closeas the infamous villain, Cruella de Vil, alongsideJeff Danielsas Roger Dearly and Joely Richardson as Anita Campbell-Green-Dearly.A sequel,102 Dalmatians, was released in November 2000, with Close reprising her role as Cruella.

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101 Dalmatians (1996)

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1996’s101 Dalmatianswas one of Disney’s first live-action adaptations. A remake of the 1961 animated film, the updated version starredGlenn Closeas the infamous villain, Cruella de Vil, alongsideJeff Danielsas Roger Dearly and Joely Richardson as Anita Campbell-Green-Dearly.

A sequel,102 Dalmatians, was released in November 2000, with Close reprising her role as Cruella.

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Alice in Wonderland (2010)

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Along with Wasikowska in the main role, the film featured a number of big stars, includingJohnny Deppas the Mad Hatter,Helena Bonham Carteras the Red Queen andAnne Hathawayas the White Queen.

03of 28The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010)Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection, Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock2010’sThe Sorcerer’s Apprenticeis named after a segment in Disney’s 1940 filmFantasia, in which Mickey Mouse plays the young apprentice of sorcerer Yen Sid (whomNicholas Cage’s character is based on).Though the film features one big reference toFantasia, it takes many other liberties with the story and isn’t defined as a direct remake.

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The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010)

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2010’sThe Sorcerer’s Apprenticeis named after a segment in Disney’s 1940 filmFantasia, in which Mickey Mouse plays the young apprentice of sorcerer Yen Sid (whomNicholas Cage’s character is based on).

Though the film features one big reference toFantasia, it takes many other liberties with the story and isn’t defined as a direct remake.

04of 28Maleficent (2014)Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection, Frank Connor/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett CollectionStarringAngelina Jolieas the Disney villain from 1959’sSleeping Beauty, the film is a live-action retelling of the story with a twist: Maleficent isn’t as evil as she appears. The film features many different characters from the original, includingElle Fanningas Aurora.The movie was a huge commercial success, eventually paving the way for a sequel,Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, which was released in 2019.

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Maleficent (2014)

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StarringAngelina Jolieas the Disney villain from 1959’sSleeping Beauty, the film is a live-action retelling of the story with a twist: Maleficent isn’t as evil as she appears. The film features many different characters from the original, includingElle Fanningas Aurora.

The movie was a huge commercial success, eventually paving the way for a sequel,Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, which was released in 2019.

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Cinderella (2015)

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06of 28The Jungle Book (2016)Courtesy Everett Collection, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett CollectionIn 2016, Disney did a live-action/CGI adaptation ofThe Jungle Book, based on Rudyard Kipling’s works and Disney’s 1967 animated film of the same title. It marked the second live-action adaptation of the story, following 1994’sThe Jungle Book.Along with Neel Sethi as Mowgli, the film featured a star-studded voice cast for the CGI animals, includingBill Murrayas Baloo, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera,Scarlett Johanssonas Kaa and others.A sequel was announced in 2016with Jon Favreau attached to direct, however, further details have not been released.

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The Jungle Book (2016)

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In 2016, Disney did a live-action/CGI adaptation ofThe Jungle Book, based on Rudyard Kipling’s works and Disney’s 1967 animated film of the same title. It marked the second live-action adaptation of the story, following 1994’sThe Jungle Book.

Along with Neel Sethi as Mowgli, the film featured a star-studded voice cast for the CGI animals, includingBill Murrayas Baloo, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera,Scarlett Johanssonas Kaa and others.

A sequel was announced in 2016with Jon Favreau attached to direct, however, further details have not been released.

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Pete’s Dragon (2016)

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08of 28Beauty and the Beast (2017)Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection (2)In 2017, Disney released a live-action remake of the 1991 animated film,Beauty and the Beast. StarringEmma Watsonas Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast, the film was a faithful retelling of the original, featuring many of the iconic musical numbers.In June 2021,Disney+ ordered a prequel seriesabout Gaston and LeFou, with Luke Evans and Josh Gad slated to reprise their roles from the film, however, the project wasindefinitely put on holdthe following year.

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Beauty and the Beast (2017)

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In 2017, Disney released a live-action remake of the 1991 animated film,Beauty and the Beast. StarringEmma Watsonas Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast, the film was a faithful retelling of the original, featuring many of the iconic musical numbers.

In June 2021,Disney+ ordered a prequel seriesabout Gaston and LeFou, with Luke Evans and Josh Gad slated to reprise their roles from the film, however, the project wasindefinitely put on holdthe following year.

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Christopher Robin (2018)

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2018’sChristopher Robinwas a live-action adaptation of Disney’sWinnie-the-Poohfranchise, which was based on A. A. Milne and E. H. Shepard’s children’s books.

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Dumbo (2019)

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11of 28Aladdin (2019)Buena Vista Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/courtesy Everett CollectionIn 2019, Disney released a live-action remake of 1992’s animated film,Aladdin,starring Mena Massoud as the title character andWill Smithas the Genie. The film was a box office success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2019.In February 2020,Varietyreported thata sequel was in the works, but in 2023, Massoud toldScreen Rantthat the project is “on hold” after cancellation rumors.

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Aladdin (2019)

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In 2019, Disney released a live-action remake of 1992’s animated film,Aladdin,starring Mena Massoud as the title character andWill Smithas the Genie. The film was a box office success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2019.

In February 2020,Varietyreported thata sequel was in the works, but in 2023, Massoud toldScreen Rantthat the project is “on hold” after cancellation rumors.

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The Lion King (2019)

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13of 28Lady and the Tramp (2019)Courtesy Everett Collection, Disney+/Courtesy Everett CollectionReleased exclusively on Disney+, 2019’sLady and the Trampwas a live-action remake of the 1955 animated film of the same name. The film starredTessa Thompsonas the voice of Lady andJustin Therouxas the voice of Tramp alongside other stars, including Sam Elliott,Janelle Monáe, Benedict Wong and more.

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Lady and the Tramp (2019)

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Released exclusively on Disney+, 2019’sLady and the Trampwas a live-action remake of the 1955 animated film of the same name. The film starredTessa Thompsonas the voice of Lady andJustin Therouxas the voice of Tramp alongside other stars, including Sam Elliott,Janelle Monáe, Benedict Wong and more.

14of 28Mulan (2020)Buena Vista Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett CollectionIn 2020, Disney released a live-action adaptation of 1998’s animated film,Mulan,with significant differences from the original (including introducing new characters and having no musical numbers).One thing that didn’t change?Christina Aguilera, who performed “Reflection” for the original film’s end credits, did contribute to the film’s soundtrack, including a new version of “Reflection” and a new song titled “Loyal Brave True.”

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Mulan (2020)

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In 2020, Disney released a live-action adaptation of 1998’s animated film,Mulan,with significant differences from the original (including introducing new characters and having no musical numbers).

One thing that didn’t change?Christina Aguilera, who performed “Reflection” for the original film’s end credits, did contribute to the film’s soundtrack, including a new version of “Reflection” and a new song titled “Loyal Brave True.”

15of 28Cruella (2021)Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection, Disney+/Courtesy Everett CollectionIn 2021,Emma Stonestepped into the role of Cruella de Vil for a new film that served as an origin story for the infamous Disney villain.Since the movie is a prequel to101 Dalmatians, most of the story has little connection to the animated film. However, several characters do make appearances, including Roger and Anita.Though the film wasn’t set in the same universe as the two live-action films starring Glenn Close, she served as an executive producer alongside Stone.In August 2021,Disney announced plans for a sequelwith Stone slated to reprise her role. Further casting and a release date have not been announced.“It’s a work in progress,” Stone toldVarietyin January 2024.

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Cruella (2021)

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In 2021,Emma Stonestepped into the role of Cruella de Vil for a new film that served as an origin story for the infamous Disney villain.

Since the movie is a prequel to101 Dalmatians, most of the story has little connection to the animated film. However, several characters do make appearances, including Roger and Anita.

Though the film wasn’t set in the same universe as the two live-action films starring Glenn Close, she served as an executive producer alongside Stone.

In August 2021,Disney announced plans for a sequelwith Stone slated to reprise her role. Further casting and a release date have not been announced.

“It’s a work in progress,” Stone toldVarietyin January 2024.

16of 28Pinocchio (2022)Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett CollectionIn 2022, Disney released a live-action/computer-animated version of the 1940 animated film,Pinocchio. The film, which was exclusively released on Disney+, starredTom Hanksas Geppetto with Benjamin Evan Ainsworth voicing the role of the puppet Pinocchio.

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Pinocchio (2022)

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In 2022, Disney released a live-action/computer-animated version of the 1940 animated film,Pinocchio. The film, which was exclusively released on Disney+, starredTom Hanksas Geppetto with Benjamin Evan Ainsworth voicing the role of the puppet Pinocchio.

17of 28Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)Courtesy Everett Collection, DisneyReleased exclusively on Disney+, Alexander Molony and Ever Anderson starred in the live-action adaptation of 1953’sPeter Pan. The film features other big stars such asJude Lawas Captain Hook andYara Shahidias Tinkerbell.

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Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)

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Released exclusively on Disney+, Alexander Molony and Ever Anderson starred in the live-action adaptation of 1953’sPeter Pan. The film features other big stars such asJude Lawas Captain Hook andYara Shahidias Tinkerbell.

18of 28The Little Mermaid (2023)Buena Vista Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection, DisneyHalle Baileystars as Ariel in Disney’s live-action adaptation of the 1989 animated film,The Little Mermaid. Not only does the film feature an A-list cast, includingMelissa McCarthyas Ursula andJavier Bardemas King Triton, but it also features new songs from Alan Menken andLin-Manuel Miranda.

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The Little Mermaid (2023)

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Halle Baileystars as Ariel in Disney’s live-action adaptation of the 1989 animated film,The Little Mermaid. Not only does the film feature an A-list cast, includingMelissa McCarthyas Ursula andJavier Bardemas King Triton, but it also features new songs from Alan Menken andLin-Manuel Miranda.

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Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)

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Mufasa: The Lion Kingwill premiere onDec. 20, 2024.

20of 28Snow White (2025)Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection, Niko Tavernise/20th Century StudiosRachel Zegleris set to play the winsome Disney princess inthe upcoming live-action remakeof 1937’sSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs —Disney’s first full-length animated film.The Marc Webb-directed film, which also starsGal Gadotasthe Evil Queen, will premiere in theaters on March 21, 2025.

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Snow White (2025)

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Rachel Zegleris set to play the winsome Disney princess inthe upcoming live-action remakeof 1937’sSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs —Disney’s first full-length animated film.

The Marc Webb-directed film, which also starsGal Gadotasthe Evil Queen, will premiere in theaters on March 21, 2025.

21of 28Lilo & Stitch (2025)Maia Kealoha attends the World Premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2” in Kapolei, Hawaii on November 21, 2024 ; Lilo in ‘Lilo and Stitch’ (2002).Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ; Maximum Film/ AlamyA live-action adaptation of the 2002 filmwas first announced in 2018. NewcomerMaia Kealohawill star as Lilo, while Chris Sanders (who voiced Stitch in the original film) will reprise his role as the extraterrestrial life-form resembling a blue koala.The film will be released on May 23, 2025.

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Lilo & Stitch (2025)

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A live-action adaptation of the 2002 filmwas first announced in 2018. NewcomerMaia Kealohawill star as Lilo, while Chris Sanders (who voiced Stitch in the original film) will reprise his role as the extraterrestrial life-form resembling a blue koala.

The film will be released on May 23, 2025.

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Moana (2026)

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In April 2023, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — who famously voiced demigod Maui in 2016’sMoana— announced that the film would begetting the live-action movie treatment.

Auli’i Cravalho, who voiced the titular role in the original, is also on board as an executive producer, however,she revealed on Instagramthat she will not be reprising her role for the live-action film. Instead,Catherine Laga‘aiais slated to star as Moana.

TheMoanalive-action movie will be released in theaters on July 10, 2026.

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

In January 2019, PEOPLE confirmed that alive-actionThe Hunchback of Notre Damewas in the workswith Josh Gad slated to produce and Alan Menken, who created the original score of the animated film, set to compose the music with Stephen Schwartz.

In May 2023, Menken gave an update on the project, saying that it currently sits in “limbo” as writers discuss how to move forward with the story.

“It’s a tough one, because the Hunchback movie, Hunchback story involves a lot of real, real issues that are important issues and should be explored to be discussed,“he told Comicbook.com. “And there has to be an agreement about how we deal with those issues.”

24of 28BambiWalt Disney/Courtesy Everett CollectionPlans for aBambilive-action filmwere first announced in January 2020. At the time,Varietyreportedthat Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Lindsey Beer would be writing the screenplay, with Chris and Paul Weitz’s Depth of Field producing. PerCollider, Beer has since moved on to other projects.The film is reportedlystill in production, despite losing its director, Sarah Polley, in March 2024, according toThe Wrap.

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Bambi

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Plans for aBambilive-action filmwere first announced in January 2020. At the time,Varietyreportedthat Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Lindsey Beer would be writing the screenplay, with Chris and Paul Weitz’s Depth of Field producing. PerCollider, Beer has since moved on to other projects.

The film is reportedlystill in production, despite losing its director, Sarah Polley, in March 2024, according toThe Wrap.

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Robin Hood

In April 2020,The Hollywood Reporterannouncedthat Disney was eyeing to remake 1973’s animated filmRobin Hoodfor their streaming service, Disney+.

At the time,Blindspotting’s Carlos Lopez Estrada was attached to direct with Kari Granlund set to write the script. However, no new details have been announced since.

26of 28HerculesWalt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett CollectionThe Hollywood Reporterrevealed thata live-action remake ofHerculeswas in the works withShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswriter Dave Callaham attached to pen the script in April 2020.Though an official cast list and release date have not been announced, Joe Russo, who is producing the film alongside his brother Anthony, teased in July 2022 that the new film willput a “modern spin” on the original1997 animated feature.

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Hercules

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The Hollywood Reporterrevealed thata live-action remake ofHerculeswas in the works withShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswriter Dave Callaham attached to pen the script in April 2020.

Though an official cast list and release date have not been announced, Joe Russo, who is producing the film alongside his brother Anthony, teased in July 2022 that the new film willput a “modern spin” on the original1997 animated feature.

27of 28The AristocatsSnap/ShutterstockIn January 2022,Varietyreportedthat a live-action adaptation ofThe Aristocatswas in the works with Will Gluck and Keith Bunin attached to write the script.In March 2023,Deadlinereported thatAhmir “Questlove” Thompson would be helming the project, marking his feature film directing debut. A release date has not yet been confirmed.

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The Aristocats

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In January 2022,Varietyreportedthat a live-action adaptation ofThe Aristocatswas in the works with Will Gluck and Keith Bunin attached to write the script.

In March 2023,Deadlinereported thatAhmir “Questlove” Thompson would be helming the project, marking his feature film directing debut. A release date has not yet been confirmed.

28of 28Tangled’Tangled'.Maximum Film/AlamyTangledis the latest live-action remake to be added to Disney’s production queue, perVariety, who reported the news in December 2024.The Greatest Showman’s Michael Gracey is in talks to direct the film, and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is the lead script writer.No other details have been released at this time.

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Tangled

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Tangledis the latest live-action remake to be added to Disney’s production queue, perVariety, who reported the news in December 2024.The Greatest Showman’s Michael Gracey is in talks to direct the film, and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is the lead script writer.

No other details have been released at this time.

source: people.com