Disney has 21 live-action movies of its animated classics planned — here they all are

Kirsten AcunaMay 1, 2020, 02:45 IST

A live-action sequel to Disney's 2019 "Aladdin" is in the works.Disney

Disney is remaking a number of animated classics into live-action movies.
Halle Bailey will play Ariel in a live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid."
According to Variety, Disney is developing a sequel to 2019's live-action "Aladdin."
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If you loved Disney's live-action "The Jungle Book" and take on "Maleficent," the Mouse House is bringing even more animated classics back to life.

From fairy-tales like "Snow White" to classics such as "Bambi" and "The Little Mermaid," Disney's live-action list continues to grow with more than a dozen in the works.

Some of the movies that have been announced are complete remakes of their animated counterparts, while others are based on origin stories or sequels to existing live-action adaptations.

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Disney also greenlit a movie for one of its darkest characters — Chernabog, the demon from "Fantasia" — back in 2015.

Chernabog isn't exactly family friendly. He's one of Disney's creepiest villains. Disney

Disney is reportedly in talks to remake Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach," which was adapted as a stop-motion film in 1996.

Would you want to see a "James and the Giant Peach" movie? Buena Vista Pictures

Peter Pan's fairy companion TInker Bell is supposed to get her own live-action film, too.

Tinkerbell will finally get her own live-action movie. RKO Radio Pictures/Disney

Another film was previously reported to be in the works about Snow White's sister, Rose Red, who is featured in Grimm's fairy tales.

Snow White in the Disney Parks. canhasal/Flickr

It's reported that the Genie will get his own live-action prequel titled "Genies."

The Genie and Aladdin in the Cave of Wonders. Walt Disney Pictures / YouTube

One of the Prince Charmings (from Cinderella or Snow White) will get his own movie, too.

It won't just be princesses with their own live-action remakes. RKO Radio Pictures/Disney

We haven't heard updates on the rest of these films in a while. "The Jungle Book" sequel was originally announced years ago.

Plan on seeing more of Baloo and Mowgli. Disney

"Peter Pan" has been brought to life in numerous incarnations, but Disney is set to remake its 1953 animated film.

Peter Pan and Wendy in "Peter Pan." RKO Radio Pictures/Disney

Disney is also working on a live-action version of its first animated classic, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."

Snow White is the original Disney princess. Disney/"Snow White"

It's not just animated movies getting the movie treatment. Popular duo Chip 'n Dale are supposed to get a CGI/live-action film based on the animated series.

"Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers" aired for three seasons. Disney Channel

A live-action "Hercules" is expected to get a theatrical release.

"Hercules" came out in 1997. Walt Disney Animatino

"Robin Hood" is getting remade for Disney Plus.

The animated "Robin Hood" is currently available to stream on Disney Plus. Disney

A sequel to the live-action "Aladdin" is in the works.

You can't have an "Aladdin" sequel without Will Smith. Disney

Disney is working on an adaptation of 1996's "Hunchback of Notre Dame."

Quasimodo is going to get his time to shine. Disney

Disney is set to release a live-action adaptation of "Lilo & Stitch."

Stitch and Lilo coming to a screen near you. Walt Disney

Disney's second animated film "Pinocchio" is being adapted into a live-action version.

"Pinocchio" was originally released in 1940. DIsney

"Bambi" will be getting remade for a new generation.

The Prince of the forest is getting his own Disney movie. Disney

Disney is working on its own "Little Mermaid" remake with new music from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken.

Ariel and Flounder during the iconic "Part of Your World" song. Disney, composite by Kirsten Acuna/INSIDER

Disney is remaking 1963's "The Sword in the Stone," which follows a young King Arthur and his lessons with the wizard Merlin.

The moment the young Arthur reaches for the sword is iconic. Disney

Emma Stone will play the "101 Dalmatians" villain in "Cruella."

Emma Stone is Cruella in an image shown at Disney's 2019 D23 Expo. Walt Disney Studios

Disney is bringing "Mulan" to life now at the end of July.

Chinese actress Liu Yifei was cast as the titular heroine in 2017. Disney

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