All 18 of Disney's remakes of its animated classics, ranked
- Disney continues remaking its beloved classics for new generations and it won't stop anytime soon.
- Insider ranked Disney's remakes from worst to best, according to critics' scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
- 2010's "Alice Through the Looking Glass" has the worst reviews. 2016's "The Jungle Book" is beloved.
18. "Alice Through the Looking Glass" was visually stunning, but the story, which centered around the Mad Hatter, was underwhelming.
Synopsis: "Alice returns to the whimsical world of Wonderland and travels back in time to help the Mad Hatter."
17. In 2000's "102 Dalmatians," Cruella de Vil tries to steal even more Dalmatian puppies than before.
Synopsis: "Cruella de Vil gets out of prison and goes after the puppies once more."
16. 1996's "101 Dalmatians" gave us an enjoyable performance from Glenn Close, but not much else that made the remake stand out.
Synopsis: "An evil high-fashion designer plots to steal Dalmatian puppies in order to make an extravagant fur coat, but instead creates an extravagant mess."
15. Angelina Jolie reprised her role as the iconic Disney villain in "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil."
Synopsis: "Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play."
You can read our review of "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" here.
14. 2019's "Dumbo" was charming, but the addition of extra characters made the film lose its focus a bit on the main star.
Synopsis: "A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer."
13. Tim Burton brought us to a magical world in 2010's "Alice in Wonderland" that received mix reviews.
Synopsis: "Nineteen-year-old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: To end the Red Queen's reign of terror."
12. Disney used photo-real technology to bring "The Lion King" to life. Not everyone was a fan of the realistic look.
Synopsis: "After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery."
11. Disney gave a twist to its 1959 animated movie, "Sleeping Beauty," by making the princess' villain the main character in 2014's "Maleficent."
Synopsis: "A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land."
10. Will Smith starred as the Genie in the live-action remake of "Aladdin," which fans and critics applauded for giving Jasmine a larger role.
Synopsis: "A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true."
Read more: Here's what the cast of Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' looks like in real life
9. The "Lady and the Tramp" remake debuted on Disney Plus at launch in November 2019 with some smart changes.
Synopsis: "CGI and live-action re-imagining of the 1955 Disney classic."
Read more: 21 of the biggest differences between the 'Lady and the Tramp' remake and the animated movie
8. In 2017, Disney released "Beauty and the Beast," which gave a fresh perspective and new songs to the classic.
Synopsis: "A selfish prince is cursed to become a monster for the rest of his life, unless he learns to fall in love with a beautiful young woman he keeps prisoner."
[TIE] 6. 2018's "Christopher Robin" gave us an adorable friendship between Ewan McGregor and the silly old bear.
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Synopsis: "A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winnie the Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life."
[TIE] 6. Disney's long-delayed "Mulan" remake premiered only on Disney Plus during the pandemic.
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Synopsis: "A young Chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father."
You can read our review of "Mulan" here.
5. 2021's "Cruella" gives Disney's Queen of Mean from "101 Dalmatians" an origin story in this prequel spin-off.
Synopsis: "A live-action prequel feature film following a young Cruella de Vil."
You can read our review of "Cruella" here.
4. Disney's first live-action remake, 1994's "The Jungle Book," is one of its best-reviewed.
Synopsis: "Rudyard Kipling's classic tale of Mowgli, the orphaned jungle boy raised by wolves, and how he becomes king of the jungle."
3. The success and popularity of 2015's "Cinderella" helped kick off even more live-action Disney remakes.
Synopsis: "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."
2. Critics and fans alike agreed that "Pete's Dragon" was a sweet update to the 1977 movie.
Synopsis: "The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon."
1. Critics and audiences alike were enchanted by director Jon Favreau's take on "The Jungle Book."
Synopsis: "After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther Bagheera and free-spirited bear Baloo."
Angélica Acevedo contributed to a previous version of this story.
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