Disney's ALADDIN Sequel Has Stalled, but If It Happens It Will Be a New, Original Story

A couple of years ago it was announced that Disney would be developing a sequel to its hit live-action adaptation of Aladdin. Guy Ritchie was set to return to direct, and Mena Massoud was going to come back to reprise his role. Massoud recently offered an update on the project, but he seems discouraged because of the lack of movement on the film.

In an interview with Variety, the actor said: "I don't know that there is movement. There was a change with the writers, and they are working on a brand new draft. That's all I know. If Aladdin 2 happens, that's fantastic. I think it should happen. Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich of Rideback Productions, who did the Lego movies and Aladdin, want to make sure they get this right. So if we do see Aladdin 2, it's not going to be based off the animated version at all. This is going to be a brand new original story." 

As you know, there was a direct-to-video sequel to the animated film, titled Return of Jafar, but it sounds like this live-action sequel won’t tell that story.

I actually liked the live-action adaptation of this movie, and it grossed over a billion dollars at the box office, so it seems like it would make sense to make a sequel! I’m not sure what’s going on over at Disney, but Ritchie has been keeping himself busy and setting up other projects, so it doesn’t seem like it’s a priority for him.

Honestly, I’m more interested in watching Ritchie make his original movies. But, if he does get around to making Aladdin 2, sure… I’d watch it.