Grab Your Magic Carpet, A Live-Action 'Aladdin' Sequel Is Coming

in the event you made three wishes and one of these was for another live-action Aladdin movie, you're in luck. Yesterday (February 12), Variety confirmed that a sequel to the Disney remake is now in "early development." And while specifics about the upcoming film and its plot are slim, the outlet did reveal some info about what fans of first flick can expect from the second.


Like the opening movie, the sequel will be produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, and they'll be joined by executive producer Ryan Halprin. What we don't know, although, is if Guy Ritchie will return to direct. And once it comes to the cast, nothing has been confirmed, but Variety reports that producers "hope to bring back stars Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott." Unfortunately, they can't extend offers to actors up until the script is complete.


Speaking of the script, writers John Gatins and Andrea Berloff are the ones accountable for writing the remake's follow-up. And right following the "massive success" of the opening movie, the pressure's most certainly on. 2019's Aladdin grossed $355 million domestically and $1.05 billion worldwide, also it was only the fourth of Disney's live-action movies to cross the billion-dollar mark. And for that reason, making a similarly as compelling and successful sequel will definitely be a challenge.


What makes the sequel even more tough is that people on social media have mixed feelings about whether another live-action movie is really required. Although certainly, some die-hard Disney fans are already looking forward to more Aladdin, and we can't really blame them. "I AM SO EXCITED FOR THE ALADDIN SEQUEL!!" One individual tweeted. Another is hopeful that we'll get a live-action look at Aladdin's hot dad.


As we said earlier, specifics connected with the particular movie plot are not although accessible. Although, if you're not a Disney+ subscriber, you need not worry. Per Variety, the sequel will be headed straight to theaters, and not directly to the streaming platform. Grab your popcorn, people, because this magic carpet ride is far from over.