Aladdin was a pleasant surprise for me, so I’d definitely be interested in a sequel.

Now, the interesting thing about this is that this sequel will be a new story.

Aladdin: The Return of Jafar was easily the worst of the three original movies, mostly because Robin Williams did not return, so I’m not at all disappointed that we won’t be getting that story. After the way things were left at the end of the last film, it isn’t clear what direction the story will take. Anything they choose will be a surprise.

Sources say the movie is in early development, but after spending the last six months figuring out what direction to take the next film, producers look to have found their path.

Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who produced the original, are back producing through their Rideback banner, with Ryan Halprin executive producing.

It’s unknown at this time whether director Guy Ritchie will return. Producers hope to bring back stars Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott, but offers won’t be extended to the cast until a script is ready.

The film will be a theatrical release, not a Disney Plus title. The original animated movie had two straight-to-video sequels, but sources say this new take is completely original and not based on those ideas.

Source: Variety