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Reports Say Disney Weighs Mexico-Set Sleeping Beauty Remake

The unconfirmed project would shift the tale’s setting to Mexico, testing Disney’s remake strategy after Snow White’s costly stumble.

Overview

  • Daily Mail and fan sites cite insider Daniel Richtman saying a reimagining titled Aurora would relocate the story from medieval France to Mexico.
  • Disney has made no announcement and declined to comment on the reports, with no cast, creative team, timeline, or greenlight disclosed.
  • Coverage situates the rumor within a mixed run for live-action updates, highlighting Lilo & Stitch as a recent success and Snow White’s reported ~$115 million loss.
  • Commentary anticipates renewed arguments over representation and cultural authenticity similar to prior debates around Snow White.
  • Disney has previously mined the property with 2014’s Maleficent, and trade chatter has pointed to internal reassessment of future remakes following recent setbacks.