On the heels of rumors involving roadblocks during casting, Disney unveiled Mena Massoud will play Aladdin, Naomi Scott will play Jasmine, and Will Smith will star as Genie.
A release date was not announced. However, the movie studio did announce the release date for the live-action remake of of the 1941 animated film Dumbo — it will hit theaters on March 29, 2019.
Disney also confirmed Lion King and Mulan and gave fans a preview of the opening scene of Lion King. The video is not (yet) available online.
Here’s a look at the complete Walt Disney Studios release schedule for 2017-2019: