Nine New Disney Films Have Been Announced

One thing has stood true through the test of time: you can never grow too old for Disney. Whether it’s the hand drawn classics like Cinderella or the computer animated wonders of recent remakes like The Jungle Book, there’s something special about their creations that keeps people coming back for more. For fans old and new, we have great news! The studio has recently  announced that they are producing nine new movies that we can look forward to in the not-so-distant future. Some will be original takes on classic stories while others will be remakes of already beloved classics. Check out the gallery below for details.

• Cruella

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  Emma Stone is set to be the diabolical diva in the upcoming live action take on the evil Cruella DeVil.

• A Wrinkle in Time

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  The classic novel by Madeline L'Engle is set to have a big screen Disney debut directed by Ava DuVernay.

• Dumbo

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  If you love Tim Burton films, then you're sure to look forward to his future take on the Disney classic Dumbo.

• Jungle Cruise

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  A classic Disneyland and Disney World Resort attraction, Disney's Jungle Cruise is coming to the big screen. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is already rumored to be a lead.

• A Maleficent sequel

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  Angelina Jolie is reprising her role as Maleficent in a live-action sequel.

• A Mary Poppins sequel

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  She may be no Julie Andrews, but Emily Blunt is taking on the role of our favorite nanny in a Mary Poppins sequel.

• The Jungle Book 2

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  If you were a fan of the recent live-action remake, then get ready for The Jungle Book 2. Both Jon Favreau (director) and Justin Mark (writer) are involved in the sequel.

• The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

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  The beloved holiday ballet piece is getting its own Disney spin.

• Tinker Bell

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  It's Tink's turn to get a live-action film as well. Reese Witherspoon is going to be the little pixie in a new take of Disney's beloved character.

Five release dates have also been announced, although the company was sure to leave out which exact movies belong to which dates. Many are speculating that we should look forward to The Jungle Book 2 and the Mary Poppins sequel next due to production and development progress. See below and connect the dots to theorize which ones we may be seeing next:

UNTITLED DISNEY FAIRY TALE (live-action) previously dated on 12/22/17 moves up to 7/28/17
UNTITLED DISNEY FAIRY TALE (live-action) now dated on 4/6/18
UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION now dated on 8/3/18
UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION now dated on 12/25/18
UNTITLED DISNEY FAIRY TALE (live-action) now dated on 12/20/19

Which one of these do you look forward to the most, and what do you think is up next for the scheduled release dates? Sound off in the comments section below!

Kristen Rose

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