disney and Pixar are full of sequels and live-action remakes. Over the years, many of Disney's most notable films have received live-action remakes, such as Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, AladdinAnd Mulan. As a result, the movies met with insecurity from fans, especially movies like The lionking. However, it never seems like Disney is making these movies from a fresh perspective or adding anything in particular that is meant to add a layer of new life to the movie. Instead, they are usually as close to the original interpretation as they can make, leading to questions about why they are being remade in the first place. The answer seems to be money, but live-action remakes are often panned by critics and audiences alike.
While Pixar movies may not have gotten the live-action treatment, they are guilty of unnecessary sequels. did cars should you go beyond the first? cars 2 is considered one of the worst Pixar films, and in response to the criticism, Pixar followed it up cars 3. Although perhaps one of the biggest offenders is the heralded Toy story 5. While Disney and Pixar should refocus on original movies, many of their pre-existing movies shouldn't get sequels or live-action remakes.
10 Encanto (2021)
Encanto's tragic and uplifting family oriented story of Mirabel trying to save her family, and their miracle, should be left alone. Mirabel's journey of self-acceptance as the only member of her family without powers and how she can still play an integral role in their lives is central to the film, because come what may, Mirabel loves her family. But the film also makes other great statements, such as Luisa's uncertainty about what role she will play without her strength and the suggestion that her super strength is the only meaning she has in her family, even if that's not true.
Meanwhile, Isabela faces the conflict of always being expected to make something beautiful, when that's not the only thing she can do. Even the misunderstandings surrounding Bruno play a huge part in the complex family dynamics. The movie covers so much but has a solid emotional and earned ending that shouldn't be messed with because of a sequel.
9 Coco (2017)
Pixar's take on Day of the Dead focuses on Miguel, a young boy whose love of music belies his family's long-standing problems with it. His family history shows that Imelda had banned music from the household and subsequent generations continued the rule. However, when Miguel ends up on an unexpected journey, he discovers the truth about his family's history. Coco captures the Pixar magic of a funny and emotional film, which also manages to tie up loose ends at the conclusion. Cocos story feels complete by the end of the film and there is no open space left for a sequel to risk undoing what Coco reaches.
8 Soul (2020)
When Joe finds his hopeful future ruined just after he may have achieved his dream, he must help 22 find a spark that encourages her to be born on Earth. The thing is, 22 has never been interested in anything Earth has to offer. However, a trip to Earth requires you to experience what the world is like, while Joe desperately wants to return to his life. Soul follows Pixar's formula of showing that there's a difference between what a character wants and what they need, and how their life may not turn out as expected, but it can still lead to great things.
7 Big Hero 6 (2014)
One of the most devastating Disney movies, Big hero 6, told a complete story and didn't need a sequel. Hiro's emotional journey is completely tied to his brother's death, and since Hiro's villain is also tied to Tadashi's death, a sequel, which might have nothing to do with it, would lack the same emotional connection. However, it's also a movie that should never get a live-action remake. While Baymax is cute and friendly in his animated form, a live-action remake runs the risk of making Baymax seem less friendly than the animated character.
6 Turning Red (2022)
The coming-of-age story beautifully depicts the messiness of growing up, told from the perspective and story of the red panda's transformation. equal to Encanto, it is a story about a family's generational trauma and the need to let go of the past in order to move forward. But just because releasing the red panda worked for Mei's mom and many other family members doesn't mean it was the right choice for Mei. Mei has to decide for herself what is the right choice regarding her red panda counterpart, something she does according to the film's conclusion. However, Mei also works things out with her mother, bringing one of the conflict's hearts to an end.
5 Brave (2012)
Merida's journey of choosing to avoid marriage in order to live her life the way she wants to make it into a standout Pixar movie. However, as with other Disney films, much of the film's heart and charm is due to its animated presentation. A live-action adaptation almost always runs the risk of losing what made the animated image so enjoyable, whether in showcasing the character's larger-than-life personality or in other elements of the film.
4 Vaiana (2016)
The ocean is calling, however much Moana resists for the sake of her parents. But after years of avoiding the call, Moana finally gives in to adventure after words of wisdom from her grandmother. So Moana goes in search of Maui and returns to the heart of te fiti. The Disney movie is filled with beautiful animation, developing the water as its own character and playing with the tattoos on Maui's back. However, if you change the film into a live-action adaptation, you run the risk of ruining the charm and beauty that animation brings to the film.
3 Up (2009)
The first 10 minutes of Upwards tragically set up the emotional arc Carl deals with throughout the film. After years of wanting to go on an adventure with his wife, Carl is left a bitter older man after Ellie dies. Carl never got to take that one trip with Ellie they've always wanted, and the emotional blow comes when Carl realizes that Ellie viewed their entire life together as an adventure. Part of the film's closure comes from Carl opening his heart to young Russell, viewing the child as a grandson and friend he needed and who needed him because of Russell's lack of a constant father figure. At the end of the movie, Carl and Russell become the friend the other needs, and Carl gets the closure he needs from Ellie's death.
2 The Princess and the Frog (2009)
What makes The Princess and the Frog work, first, is how the story flips the script on the original concept that true love's kiss will turn the frog into a prince. Instead, Tiana joins Naveen as a frog. However, it is also a journey in self-growth. Naveen and Tiana get a new perspective on life as frogs instead of humans. Their love story coincides with their transition back to human form, and they get to live happily ever after.
But fans have appreciated Disney's attempt to take a more realistic approach to animals, particularly in the remake of The lionkingand since Tiana and Naveen spend most of the film as frogs, the film runs the risk of similar controversy if the CGI can't match the expressive behavior of its animated counterpart.
1 Lucas (2021)
Luke is a coming-of-age friendship story about Luca, who wants to experience a world and life he has never known before. Luke presents the friendship stories well and provides character growth for Luca, Alberto and Giulia. Like others Pixar movies, Luke gives Luca and Alberto a different kind of ending than they would have initially seen as their ideal ending. They go their separate ways, but then keep in touch. However, the movie still broadens their world by giving them new life experiences and vital friendships.
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