Every Disney live-action remake ranked, from best to worst
Edited By Achu Krishnan J R
Published: May 27, 2025, 14:00 IST | Updated: May 28, 2025, 13:23 IST
Disney's recent attempts to adapt their classic animated movies to live-action have been a mixed bag. So we decided to rank Disney's recent live-action adaptations, starting from the ones that worked to the worst.
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Every Disney live-action remake ranked, from best to worst
Disney's recent attempts to adapt their classic animated movies to live-action have been a mixed bag. While a few managed to entertain, the rest just fell flat. Failing to recapture the magic of the originals, many felt like a quick cash grab by the studio. So we decided to rank Disney's recent live-action adaptations, starting from the ones that worked to the worst.
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The Jungle Book
The movie that kicked off Disney's recent live-action adaptations worked thanks to some stellar performances and sticking close to what made the original special.
3 / 12
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Cinderella
It is a beautifully shot film that understood the assignment and was elevated due to the great performances of Cate Blanchett and Lily James.
4 / 12
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Beauty and the Beast
Despite a few stumbles, this live-action version of the classic was enjoyable thanks to its beautiful visuals and sincere performances from its two leads.
5 / 12
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Aladdin
Will Smith, try as he might, could not hold a candle to the late Robin Williams. This live-action adaptation tried to capture the magic of the original but ultimately failed.
6 / 12
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The Little Mermaid
Despite a great performance from Halle Bailey, the movie felt rushed. While the idea of giving a more well-rounded story is noble, it does not mean a thing if you can't back it up with good writing.
7 / 12
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Mulan
A live-action remake that did not even try to understand the original. The movie lacked the amazing music and humour that made the cartoon so special. Instead, it turned into a generic and bloated fantasy romp.
8 / 12
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Dumbo
The attempt at expanding the lore of the original ultimately fell flat. And not to mention the CGI at times looked more terrifying than cute.
9 / 12
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The Lion King
While the movie was a box office success and had a lot of good visual effects on display, this remake did not have the soul of the original and ended up being forgettable.
10 / 12
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Pinocchio
A poorly made remake that is better left forgotten. It ended up feeling like a quick cash grab rather than a genuine attempt to retell the original.
11 / 12
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Peter Pan and Wendy
Despite a few interesting ideas, this movie is a mess from start to finish and feels like it was made by people who were told to make it up as they go.
12 / 12
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Snow White
Filled with bad performances, bad writing and CGI. This remake should never have been made.
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