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What is the best Disney live-action remake of all time?

By YPB Team

Disney has reimagined its beloved animated classics as live-action films, with results ranging from breathtaking to divisive. Which Disney live-action remake is the greatest adaptation of all time?

  1. The Jungle Book — ranked #11
    The Jungle Book
    Jon Favreau's 2016 visually revolutionary remake with stunning CGI animals and a breakthrough performance by young Neel Sethi.
  2. Cinderella — ranked #22
    Cinderella
    A gorgeous heartfelt 2015 reimagining of the classic fairy tale starring Lily James and Cate Blanchett as the Wicked Stepmother.
  3. Pete's Dragon — ranked #33
    Pete's Dragon
    A beautifully emotional 2016 remake capturing old Disney charm through the bond between a boy and his invisible dragon.
  4. Beauty and the Beast — ranked #44
    Beauty and the Beast
    The beloved 2017 musical tale retold with Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, and gorgeous new arrangements of the classic songs.
  5. Maleficent — ranked #55
    Maleficent
    Angelina Jolie's commanding 2014 reimagining of Sleeping Beauty told from the perspective of the iconic villain.
  6. Aladdin — ranked #66
    Aladdin
    Will Smith's charismatic Genie anchors this colorful 2019 retelling of the Arabian Nights adventure.
  7. The Little Mermaid — ranked #77
    The Little Mermaid
    Halle Bailey's breakout 2023 role as Ariel breathed vibrant new life into the beloved undersea fairy tale.
  8. Lilo & Stitch — ranked #88
    Lilo & Stitch
    A charming 2025 live-action update lovingly honoring the spirit of the beloved animated original.
  9. Cruella — ranked #99
    Cruella
    Emma Stone's mesmerizing punk-rock origin story for the iconic fashion villain in this stylish 2021 hit.
  10. Alice in Wonderland — ranked #1010
    Alice in Wonderland
    Tim Burton's darkly fantastical 2010 take starring Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp as the eccentric Mad Hatter.
  11. The Lion King — ranked #1111
    The Lion King
    Jon Favreau's 2019 photorealistic reimagining of the beloved African savanna epic with stunning visual effects.
  12. Mulan — ranked #1212
    Mulan
    A sweeping 2020 action epic reimagining the legendary Chinese warrior without the animated film's iconic songs.
  13. Christopher Robin — ranked #1313
    Christopher Robin
    A heartwarming 2018 story where a grown-up Christopher Robin is reunited with a photorealistic Winnie the Pooh.
  14. Snow White — ranked #1414
    Snow White
    Disney's 2025 retelling of the classic fairy tale starring Rachel Zegler in the title role.
  15. Lady and the Tramp — ranked #1515
    Lady and the Tramp
    A warm 2019 Disney+ original update of the spaghetti-sharing romance classic featuring real dogs.

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Comments

Fifteen remakes of Disney's own animated films, and the 2019 Lion King took $1.66 billion against $979 million for the drawn one: https://youpick.best/articles/studio-ghibli-vs-disney-ranked

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