12 moments in Disney's live-action 'Cruella' that call back to '101 Dalmatians'

Kirsten AcunaJun 2, 2021, 05:53 IST

Emma Stone in "Cruella."Laurie Sparham/Disney

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for "Cruella," currently in theaters and streaming on Disney Plus.
"Cruella" has a lot of obvious and subtle nods to its predecessor, "101 Dalmatians."
Horace watches TV with kidnapped Dalmatians in both films while the live-action prequel recreated Roger's flat.

It's Estella's (Cruella) dream to go to Regent's Park in London.

Estella is joined by her dog Buddy as she talks to her "mom" at Regent's Park after getting a job. Disney

Anita is given a different, significant last name in "Cruella."

Anita as she appears in both "101 Dalmatians" vs. "Cruella." Walt Disney Animation, Disney / composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

It's not clear at first, but Roger is in the film, too. His flat is a direct recreation of his home in the animated film.

Roger's smoking pipe is replaced in the live-action "Cruella" with a pencil. Disney, Walt Disney Animation. Composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Horace and Jasper are Cruella's henchman from the animated movie.

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A woman and her dog owner are modeled after two animated characters from the start of the animated movie.

Pongo watches dogs and their owners who look alike walk down his street at the start of "101 Dalmatians." It's Horace who makes this observation in "Cruella." Disney, Walt Disney Animation, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Horace and Jasper kidnap the Baroness' Dalmatians in a regular old van, a nod to how they're stolen in the animated film.

Horace and Jasper stow the Baroness' three Dalmatians in a blue van in "Cruella." Disney, Walt Disney Animation, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Cruella notes that the Baroness' Dalmatians would "make fabulous coats."

Cruella says she's joking, but by the film's end you kind of wonder if this woman could one day make good on her word. Disney

Estella doesn't know how to drive, a nod to Cruella's rather reckless driving.

Cruella is even wearing red gloves in both scenes. Disney, Walt Disney Animation, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Cruella steals the car that gives rise to her iconic name.

The iconic car needed to be built for the film. Disney

The Baroness' Dalmatian trio settle down and watch TV with Horace after they're kidnapped.

Walt Disney Animation, Disney. Composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

By the film's end, Cruella takes possession of Hellman Hall and renames it "Hell Hall," something which should give Disney fans chills.

Cruella now resides at Hell Hall. Disney

At the film's end, Cruella gifts Pongo and Perdita to Roger and Anita, respectively.

Pongo and Perdita show up at Roger and Anita's doorsteps at the end of "Cruella." Disney

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