Disney's Top Live-Action Movie Remakes Ranked

Disney experimented with live-action remakes of its classic animated films in the 1990s—consider 101 Dalmatians and 102 Dalmatians—but after striking gold with 2015's Cinderella and 2016's The Jungle Book, the studio never looked back. When the 2017 Beauty and the Beast remake surpassed a billion dollars, the trend was clearly set.

Now, with Disney’s newest live-action reimagining—the beloved (and merchandise-rich) Lilo & Stitch—arriving in theaters this week, hot on the heels of Snow White, we decided to bring our own spotlight to the best live-action Disney remakes.

For some Disney purists, these remakes are an easy skip. No matter how you feel about the commercial aspect or whether they lack the soul of the originals, there are standout films among them. Several directors have approached these stories with deep respect, bringing fresh emotional depth and vibrant new life to the classics. Which live-action Disney remake is your favorite? Did it make our list? Cast your vote in our poll and see below…

(Note: This list includes only direct remakes—not prequels, sequels, or reimagined character stories like Maleficent, Cruella, or Christopher Robin.)