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Reports Suggest Disney Is Weighing Mexico-Set Live-Action 'Sleeping Beauty'

The unconfirmed rumor from fan sites surfaces as the studio reassesses live-action strategy following the costly 'Snow White' rollout.

Overview

  • Disney has not announced the project, and current coverage characterizes the idea as unverified speculation.
  • The reported concept would shift the story’s setting from medieval France to Mexico for a new live-action interpretation.
  • Fan and trade-adjacent outlets, including Disney Dining, DisneyFanatic, and Inside the Magic, cite insider and social-media sourcing rather than official confirmation.
  • The chatter arrives during ongoing scrutiny of Disney’s remake slate after mixed outcomes, with 'Snow White' reportedly losing about $115 million while other titles such as 'The Lion King,' 'Aladdin,' and 'Lilo & Stitch' performed strongly.
  • Commentary highlights both the potential for culturally specific storytelling and the risk of backlash over perceived 'woke' changes to a classic property.