Disneyhas found a filmmaker to helm their latest live-action adaptation project, as the studio has officially hiredSarah Polleyto take on the newest version ofBambi. According toDeadline, theAcademy Awardwinner will sit behind the camera for the classic story of a young deer who loses his mother, leaving him vulnerable to the threats of the outside world. The 1942 animated hit was one of the titles that helped cement the studio as the animation powerhouse it’s still recognized as to this day, getting to the audience’s heart with its emotional story about love and forgiveness.
While it’s been a few years since the project was officially announced, there hasn’t been much movement around it ever since. The movie is in very early stages of development, and it is currently unknown if Disney plans to release it in theatres or onDisney+. It could go either way, taking as example the fact that the upcomingMufasa: The Lion Kingwill roar on the big screen next summer, while this year’sPeter & Wendyfound plenty of success after being launched on the streaming platform. As the film’s development moves forward, more details about will be revealed, including the distribution method the studio will choose for it.
Polley’s career arrived at a new place after the release of her last film,Women Talking. StarringRooney MaraandClaire Foy, the drama follows a group of women who are suffering from constant abuse. Using any resource they could get their hands on, the characters come together to stop the men hurting them, breaking the cycle that had kept them prisoners for so long. Through gripping scenes and a very relevant theme,Women Talkingdemonstrated Polley’s high skills as a filmmaker, making her a favorable choice to take on the new version ofBambi.
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Disney’s Live-Action Remakes Are Expanding
The new adaptation ofBambiis just one of many projects Disney is working on when it comes to bringing their animated classics to live-action. Just today, it was announced that the live-action adaptation ofMoanawill be coming to theatreson July 17, 2025. The news were delivered at the same timeThe Little Mermaidcontinues to impress at the domestic box office, proving that audiences care about these films as long as a certain level of quality is present within the projects. Time will tell ifBambiwill make a statement at the box office, ot if it won’t be remembered as much as other Disney movies.
