Get ready for a flood of new Disney movies for years to come! The studio is investing heavily in live-action adaptations of its beloved animated films, with plans to release more than 50 feature films, according to Walt Disney Pictures president Sean Bailey in an interview with The New York Times.
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Among the expected releases are live-action remakes of hits like “Moana”, “Hercules” and “Lilo and Stitch”, in addition to the long-awaited sequel “Abracadabra 3”. And get ready, because the prequel “Mufasa: The Lion King”, scheduled for 2024, could turn into a great and epic saga, along the lines of the franchise “Star Wars“.
New directions for “Pirates of the Caribbean”
Another big news is the possible reboot of the beloved “Pirates of the Caribbean” series. While there is still no official announcement, Sean Bailey revealed that they have an exciting story that honors the previous films, but also brings something completely new to fans.
Sean Bailey's success
Sean Bailey has been president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production for 13 years now, a true Hollywood eternity. During his tenure, he had his ups and downs, with some films that did not reach the expected success, such as “Mulan” and “The Lone Ranger”. However, it also scored big hits, such as “Aladdin”, which grossed US$ 1.1 billion at the box office, “The Lion King”, with US$ 1.7 billion, and “Beauty and the Beast”, with US$ 1.3 billion.
Diversity and representativeness highlighted
One of Bailey's main approaches is to bring more inclusive and diverse stories to the Disney universe. This includes casting the talented Halle Bailey as Ariel in the live-action “The Little Mermaid” and Latino actress Rachel Zegler in the role of Snow White, due for release in 2024.
Recently, Yara Shahidi also made history by playing Tinker Bell in the film “Peter Pan and Wendy”, becoming the first black woman to portray the character on the big screen.
Look forward to an exciting journey with upcoming Disney releases! The magic lives on, bringing new twists to classic stories and celebrating diversity in each production.
