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Disney live-action adaptations and remakes of Disney animated films

This is a list of live-action or photorealistic remakes produced by Walt Disney Pictures of its animated films. The list also includes the film's sequels and spin-offs within their universe.

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The Jungle Book

1994

Rudyard Kipling's classic tale of Mowgli, the orphaned jungle boy raised by wild animals, and how he becomes king of the jungle.

101 Dalmatians

1996

In their small London flat, Dalmatians Pongo and Perdy, and their human "pets" Roger and Anita, are overjoyed by the arrival of 15 puppies. But when the spotted-fur-loving Ms. De Vil and her clumsy cohorts, Jasper and Horace, dognap the litter---along with every other Dalmatian pup in London---Pongo and Perdy must rally the town's animals to the rescue. The plan hurls them towards a thrilling climax, filled with uproarious moments as the puppies attempt to outwit their captors and bring on a final showdown with Cruella.

102 Dalmatians

2000

Get ready for a howling good time as an all new assortment of irresistible animal heroes are unleashed in this great family tail! In an unlikely alliance, the outrageous Waddlesworth - a parrot who thinks he's a Rottweiler - teams up with Oddball - an un-marked Dalmatian puppy eager to earn her spots! Together they embark on a laugh-packed quest to outwit the ever-scheming Cruella De Vil.

Alice in Wonderland

2010

Bored, during a garden party at an English estate, 19-year-old Alice returns to the whimsical world she fell into as a young girl, and reunites with her old friends to pursue her true destiny.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

2010

In 740 AD, in England, the mighty magician Merlin has three apprentices; Balthazar Blake, Veronica Gorloisen and Maxim Horvath. Horvath betrays his master by joining forces with the evil sorceress Morgan le Fay. Morgana mortally wounds Merlin before Veronica is able to rip Morgana's soul from her body and absorbs it into her own. As Morgana attempts to kill Veronica by possessing her from within, Balthazar stops her by imprisoning Morgana and Veronica in the "Grimhold", a magic prison in the shape of a nesting doll. Before dying, Merlin gives Balthazar a dragon figurine that will identify the Prime Merlinean, Merlin's descendant and the only one able to defeat Morgana. While he searches for his descendant throughout history, Balthazar imprisons Morganians, sorcerers who try to release Morgana, including Horvath, into successive layers on the Grimhold.

Maleficent

2014

A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal—an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading king's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom—and perhaps to Maleficent's true happiness as well.

Cinderella

2015

When her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her scheming stepsisters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger.

Pete's Dragon

2016

In 1977, Pete Healy, a five-year-old boy, is on a road trip with his parents when their car flips off the road following a near-collision with a deer. Pete’s mom and dad are killed, but Pete survives the accident and is chased into the forest by a pack of wolves. He is rescued by a huge dragon with green fur, yellow eyes, and wings. The dragon quickly bonds with Pete and becomes protective of the boy. Pete names the dragon "Elliot" after the character of a lost puppy from his favorite book.

The Jungle Book

2016

In 1890 India, Mowgli is a "man cub" raised by the wolf Raksha (The Jungle Book) and her pack, led by Akela (The Jungle Book), in an Indian jungle ever since he was brought to them as a infant by the black panther Bagheera. Bagheera trains Mowgli to learn the ways of the wolves, but the boy faces certain challenges and falls behind his wolf siblings, while Akela disapproves of him using human "tricks", like building tools, instead of learning the ways of the pack.

Alice Through the Looking Glass

2016

Alice returns to the whimsical world of Wonderland and travels back in time to help the Mad Hatter.

Beauty and the Beast

2017

In pursuit of her beloved and missing father, a strong independent young woman named Belle is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle that appears to be locked in time. She soon discovers that the Beast has been cursed by a witch and all within the castle walls and she learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous visage, to realize that the kindhearted creature just might be capable of love.

Christopher Robin

2018

Christopher Robin is leaving for boarding school, so his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood – Winnie the Pooh (Disney character), Tigger, Piglet (Winnie-the-Pooh), Eeyore, Kanga (Winnie-the-Pooh), Roo, Owl (Winnie the Pooh), and Rabbit (Winnie-the-Pooh) – throw a goodbye party. Christopher comforts Pooh and tells him that he will never forget him.

Dumbo

2019

Circus owner Max Medici enlists former star Holt Farrier to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughing stock of an increasingly desperate and struggling circus. Holt's children quickly discover that Dumbo can fly, a feat that just might save the circus and its stars.

Aladdin

2019

When a powerful Genie turns lovable street rat Aladdin into Prince Ali, the young man wins the affections of beautiful, fiery Princess Jasmine, and the three embark on a dangerous, exciting adventure.

The Lion King

2019

In the African savanna, future king Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

2019

Maleficent travels to a grand old castle to celebrate young Aurora's upcoming wedding to Prince Phillip. While there, she meets Aurora's future mother-in-law -- a conniving queen who hatches a devious plot to destroy the land's fairies. Hoping to stop her, Maleficent joins forces with a seasoned warrior and a group of outcasts to battle the queen and her powerful army.

Lady and the Tramp

2019

A scrappy and street-wise mutt falls for a high-bread pooch, but can two dogs from different sides of the tracks find love?

Mulan

2020

Masquerading as a male soldier to protect her father and tested every step of the way, Mulan must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential.

Cruella

2021

Estella is a young and clever grifter who's determined to make a name for herself in the fashion world. She soon meets a pair of thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they build a life for themselves on the streets of London. However, when Estella befriends fashion legend Baroness von Hellman, she embraces her wicked side to become the raucous and revenge-bent Cruella.

Pinocchio

2022

A wooden puppet embarks on a thrilling adventure in order to become a real boy.

Peter Pan & Wendy

2023

Wendy Darling, a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind, meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up. Alongside her brothers and a tiny fairy, Tinker Bell, she travels with Peter to the magical world of Neverland. There, she encounters an evil pirate captain, Captain Hook, and embarks on a thrilling adventure that will change her life forever.

The Little Mermaid

2023

The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

Disney's Snow White

2025

A live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.

Mufasa: The Lion King

2024

Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored.

Moana

2026

Moana, an adventurous Polynesian teenager inexplicably drawn to the ocean, sets out on a daring journey to save her island's people, reluctantly joined by once-mighty demigod Maui. Together, the two voyage across the open ocean on an action-packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds as Moana attempts to fulfill her quest to become a way-finder like her ancestors who sailed before her.

Cruella 2

Upcoming

Sequel to 'Cruella' (2021).

Aladdin 2

2025

The sequel to the 2019 film "Aladdin".

Rose Red

Upcoming

The film places Rose Red into the original Snow White and the Seven Dwarves story, adding her into the third act of the tale, after Snow White takes the bite of the poison apple, Rose Red teams with Grumpy and the dwarves to find a way to break the curse.