Aladdin 2‘s rumored filming standing has been addressed by a star of the unique 2019 live-action film. Directed by Man Ritchie, the unique Aladdin remake was launched in 2019, turning into Disney’s third-highest-grossing live-action remake, raking in additional than $1 billion in opposition to a manufacturing finances of $183 million, and receiving combined critiques from critics.
Aladdin‘s cast was headed up by Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, and Marwan Kenzari. The movie’s success led to rumors of a follow-up, in addition to a canceled prequel film, and a derivative movie. Regardless of a six-year hole for the reason that authentic Aladdin movie, rumors proceed to persist, however there has nonetheless been no official affirmation of an Aladdin 2 sequel film.
Nevertheless, when replying to a publish on X (previously Twitter) Scott appeared to debunk the thought of an Aladdin sequel film. An unofficial account named Naomi Scott Brasil, that’s adopted by the actress, Tweeted an alternate between themselves and Scott, wherein the actress appeared to substantiate that rumors that Aladdin 2 will start filming subsequent yr are false.
She commented, “Utterly faux… you may unfold the phrase.” Try the Tweet under:
This seems to place to mattress any theories of a sequel in improvement, and till Disney formally confirms it, followers should not get their hopes up. In fact, it is totally attainable that issues are taking place behind the scenes with out Scott’s data, however, being that she starred within the first film, it feels probably that she could be aware about any developments.
In 2024, Scott starred in horror film sequel Smile 2.
Issues in Hollywood transfer very slowly, and infrequently behind the scenes. So it’s totally attainable plans for Aladdin 2 have been made verbally, however nothing might be confirmed till the solid and crew are notified. The success of the primary film ought to imply a follow-up is probably going, particularly contemplating the monetary flops Disney has endured the previous few years.
When it comes to Disney’s live-action remakes, it has been a combined few years for the Home of Mouse, with The Little Mermaid failing to achieve the anticipated $1 billion mark, and Snow White‘s dismal box office performance. Aladdin was a bonafide hit six years in the past, so it stands to purpose that Disney would need to capitalize with a sequel sooner or later.
In fact, a lot could rely on the provision of the solid, and Scott, Smith, and Massoud’s schedules aligning. It appears probably that Scott would know if a sequel was in improvement. Whereas it’s extremely probably that an Aladdin sequel will occur a some level sooner or later, nothing fast is confirmed proper now.
