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Disney has reserved several untitled live-action dates through 2027, and the holiday season is a prime spot for family blockbusters. Aladdin (2019) earned over $1 billion globally. A sequel is inevitable, but Disney knows it can’t just reheat leftovers. Fans want deeper character arcs, a villain who terrifies, and songs that rival “A Whole New World.”

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(Aladdin) and Naomi Scott (Jasmine) are expected to reprise their roles, now navigating married life and co-ruling the Sultanate. But peace never lasts long in the desert. Aladdin 2

While the project—officially an untitled follow-up—has been swirling in development since before the first film’s release, 2024 and 2025 have brought concrete signs of life. Here’s everything we know about Agrabah’s grand return. Unlike Disney’s recent trend of turning animated classics into live-action shot-for-shot remakes, Aladdin 2 is charting new territory. The film will not be a remake of The Return of Jafar (the 1994 direct-to-video sequel). Instead, it is an original story set after the events of the first film. Fans want deeper character arcs, a villain who

Disney is reportedly looking for a director with experience in and Middle Eastern/North African storytelling authenticity. The current frontrunner? Unconfirmed, but names like Jon M. Chu ( Crazy Rich Asians , Wicked ) have been whispered by fans, though his schedule is packed. The Music: Can You Top ‘Speechless’? Composer Alan Menken (who wrote the original 1992 score and new songs for 2019) has hinted he’s “had conversations” about the sequel. The challenge is immense: the first film gave us “Speechless,” a feminist anthem that became a global hit. Here’s everything we know about Agrabah’s grand return

If Aladdin 2 delivers, it could prove that live-action Disney sequels aren’t just wishes—they’re treasure. If it fails? Well, there’s always the Cave of Wonders.