Disney is developing a new Princess Tiana movie after the box office struggles of recent live-action remakes like Moana. The untitled project, with Colman Domingo and Robert O'Hara writing, may be an original story rather than a direct remake, marking a potential shift in Disney's adaptation approach.
The Walt Disney Company is navigating a complex landscape of box office successes and failures across its various film divisions. This year, Pixar has delivered two major hits with the original sci-fi comedy Hoppers and the highly anticipated Toy Story 5, which is expected to join the billion-dollar club following the performances of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael.
In stark contrast, Disney's live-action remake strategy has produced uneven results. The Mandalorian and Grogu stands as one of the lowest-grossing Star Wars films, and the live-action adaptation of Moana has underperformed significantly, raising questions about the viability of remaking modern animated classics. The controversy surrounding these projects is amplified when the source material is relatively recent, as with Moana, which premiered less than a decade ago.
While some remakes like the photorealistic The Lion King have overcome backlash to surpass a billion dollars, others such as Snow White have fallen far short of projections. This inconsistent performance has prompted Disney to adopt a more selective approach to its live-action slate. Despite the poor reception of Moana, the studio is moving forward with another 2D-animated property: The Princess and the Frog.
According to Deadline, a new film centered on Princess Tiana is in development, with Euphoria actor Colman Domingo and Tony-nominated director Robert O'Hara set to write the screenplay. Notably, the project is described as an "untitled Princess Tiana movie," suggesting it may not be a direct remake but rather an original story continuing the journey of Tiana, originally voiced by Anika Noni Rose in the 2009 animated classic.
This indicates a potential shift toward spin-offs or sequels that expand the narrative rather than simply retell it. As the details emerge, this development could signal a new direction for Disney's live-action adaptations, focusing on fresh stories within beloved worlds. Updates are expected as the project progresses
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