Overview
- Disney announced the March 31, 2028 theatrical release during its Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 on Friday, August 14.
- The studio debuted first-look footage that emphasized Rapunzel’s long hair, the floating lantern imagery, and brief glimpses of Rapunzel, Flynn and Mother Gothel, with Kathryn Hahn appearing onstage to present the clip.
- Teagan Croft was confirmed as Rapunzel, Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider, Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel, and Diego Luna was announced in a new role, with Michael Gracey directing from a script by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and Michael Montemayor.
- Principal photography is active in Spain after filming began there in June 2026, and cast members sent video messages and appeared in costume during the D23 presentation.
- The project returns to the studio’s remake slate after an April 2025 pause and an October 2025 restart following Lilo & Stitch’s success, a history that could shape Disney’s marketing and budget choices for this faithful, effects-driven musical adaptation.