Overview

• Director Dean Fleischer Camp confirmed that Pleakley’s cross-dressing disguise from the original 2002 animated film will not appear in the live-action remake.
• Camp stated on TikTok that he attempted to include the iconic dress but was unable to do so, sharing concept art of Pleakley in a wig and dress.
• Fans have expressed disappointment and anger over the change, with some threatening to boycott the film, citing concerns about LGBTQ+ representation.
• Despite the backlash, the film's trailer has been a massive success, becoming Disney’s second most-watched live-action trailer with 158 million views in 24 hours.
• The movie, scheduled for a May 23 theatrical release, is projected to earn $120 million over the Memorial Day weekend, indicating strong commercial interest.