On the heels of Robert Zemeckis’s live-action interpretation of Pinocchio, which debuted in September 2022 (not to be confused with Guillermo Del Toro's version, which also debuted in 2022), Disney is in desperate need of a rebooted live-action hit, with certain “enhanced CGI films” like Hercules, Bambi, and even Aristocats, potentially in the cards for the studio.

However, Disney’s live-action efforts have been met with a mixed reception. While projects like The Lion King failed to garner an enthusiastic response. However, some Redditors hope that Disney will consider their favorite films for a reboot adaptation, either giving interesting premises that suffered poor execution another chance or emboldening already-classic films.

Updated on December 6th, 2022 by Jordan Iacobucci:

There is no denying it--Disney has live-action fever, with almost all of its beloved animated classics receiving a reboot in the last several years. As Disney approaches the end of its Renaissance films, many fans are calling out for certain other films under the studio's banner to be remade into live-action, including some that they believe might even be better than the originals.

Brother Bear (2003)

Decodacreates makes a case that Disney should shift focus onto animated movies that were good “but still [have] some room to grow” for future live-action adaptions. Brother Bear succeeded in conveying a flawed selfish protagonist and maturing him through confronting his insecurities. His transformation also happened to be physical.

Because this film is set after the last Ice Age in the wintery Alaskan woods, this live-action remake would no doubt be visually sensational. Disney is capable of producing high-quality animation; with a few tweaks to improve the script, ionate actors could make this movie a success.

The Incredibles (2004)

Superhero films are a staple of major cinematic companies, and Disney has found great success in the genre with its acquisition of Marvel. With the studio's experience in that realm, fans can only imagine how wonderful The Incredibles could be in live-action.

Fans praise the original film's realistic dialogue, characters, family dynamic, action scenes, and compelling voice actors – not to mention, with The Incredibles 2’s astonishing the box office ($1.245 billion via Box Office Mojo), it’s surprising Disney hasn’t started production on this action-thriller. Silent-External-1611, for one, says that they would, “love to see a live-action take on The Incredibles.”

Brave (2012)

Brave took inspiration from Scottish lore, as well as the co-director’s relationship with her then-teenage daughter (via New York Times). “I’d like Brave, but a better adaptation ... I think it would be a very cute coming-of-age movie,” offers Ozma_Wonderland, hoping that the story’s charming family theme will remain a focal point.

If a live-action version of Brave ever does come to fruition, it would be best to keep the film in its actual era because of its rich aesthetic designs, costumes, and locations. Unlike many movies where fans get a glimpse into the Victorian Era (and on), modern-era Medieval-themed films are few and far between.

Meet The Robinsons (2007)

Although this sci-fi film can be a bit bizarre at times, Meet the Robinsons was praised for addressing family, friendships, and consequences. Arunanderson67 believes the futuristic film could be a hit if it were “produced and directed by Frank Coraci.” He is responsible for directing other eccentric pieces like The Waterboy and Zookeeper.

Even with its huge cast, every character in the animated version is colorful and vibrant. This film would be an excellent project for actors who are demonstrative and willing to shoot something that’s fun but grounded in character development.

Tarzan (1999)

star power and well-cast actors, Warner Brothers' live-action adaptation failed to connect to the audience and diverted from the stark fish-out-of-water element that made the Disney original special.

If Disney decided to remake their own 1997 film Tarzan, it should keep the best parts of its animated counterpart: Tarzan, Kala (mother gorilla), and the music. LRA18 declares, “As long as they get Phil Collins back I’m down.”

Oliver & Company (1988)

Oliver & Company is a hidden treasure from Disney’s 1980s era. While some of these older movies suffer during the modern era due to their aging visual fidelity, a live-action remake could help bring this story to a new generation of viewers. Hopefully, a remake doesn’t Mulan live-action project did.

At its core, Oliver & Company is about a youngster finding their place in the chaotic world. Howarthe is adamant that Disney should use “real dogs only. Dogs don’t ever need to be [CGI]. They are super smart,” as long as those animals are treated humanely.

The Rescuers (1977)

Although Disney is primarily well-known for its fairytales, there are few gems like The Rescuers sprinkled throughout Disney’s vast collection. Like The Jungle Book (2016), the animals would be done with realistic CGI.

The Rescuers focuses on mice who attempt to save a little girl who has been kidnapped, and it proves that big heroes can come in small packages. Redditor prophetofscience says, “I think The Rescuers would lend itself well to a live-ish action modern adaptation.”

Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

While most of Wreck-It Ralph and its sequel take place inside video games or the internet, there are also real-world shots peppered throughout the stories. However, despite part of the movies taking place in a virtual world and part not, everything is rendered with the same CGI visual style. While the group doesn't necessarily seem to be a majority, some Redditors have argued that Ralph and company should dabble with live-action.

Although the Redditor deleted their profile, their comment is compelling: “live action for the player sequences [of Wreck-It Ralph] would make perfect sense and actually help immersion." Since the bulk of the film features video game characters, it could be surreal to transform back and forth from animated to real people.

Tangled (2010)

“Tangled would be a good [live-action] movie with more emphasis on Rapunzel escaping the abusive relationship with her mother,” explains mischievous and handsome hero, and the naive but strong heroine.

There’s something very magical about stepping back in time, and this is Disney’s prime opportunity to visit the 1780s to transition the beautiful animated scenes into live-action. The dancing square, lanterns, boat on the lake, and Rapunzel’s glowing hair are some of the most iconic parts of Tangled.

The Fox and the Hound (1981)

Hardspank916 suggests a twist for The Fox and the Hound, where Disney could use the main themes from the animation, “but a moody version … with real people in the roles.” Although this may be a controversial definition of “live-action,” his post is a compelling idea.

Disney caught a lot of flack for its live-action The Lion King (2019) because fans felt that the cast didn’t connect well with audiences. Rather than just trying to turn a movie into CGI, adjusting the script to a modern application may intrigue fans.