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Disney Sets March 31, 2028 Release for Live-Action “Tangled”
8/15/2026, 6:19:30 AM
Announcement and Release Plan
Disney announced that its live-action adaptation of the animated classic *Tangled* will open in theaters on March 31, 2028. The date was revealed at the Disney Entertainment Showcase during the D23 fan event in Anaheim, where the first footage from the film was shown exclusively to attendees.
Cast and Creative Team
The remake stars Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider. Kathryn Hahn portrays the antagonist Mother Gothel, while Diego Luna joins in a new role. The twin villains, the Stabbington brothers, are played by Patrick and Hugo McPherson. Michael Gracey, who directed *The Greatest Showman*, leads the project from a screenplay by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and Michael Montemayor. Executive producers are Lucy Kitada and Jessica Virtue, with Kristin Burr serving as producer. Filming began in Spain in June.
Production Timeline and Background
The live-action *Tangled* entered development in December 2024 but was temporarily paused the following April after Disney’s *Snow White* adaptation underperformed at the box office, earning $69 million domestically and $145 million worldwide. The original 2010 animated *Tangled* grossed $592 million globally, a success that spurred spin-offs such as the short film *Tangled Ever After* and the series *Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure*.
Box Office Context
The strong financial performance of the 2010 animated version provides a benchmark for the upcoming live-action film, suggesting Disney anticipates comparable audience interest despite the recent setback with *Snow White*.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I love playing Mother Gothel. She’s stunning, hilarious, fab, kind, generous to a fault,” — Kathryn Hahn
These elements outline Disney’s strategic rollout of the *Tangled* live-action remake, positioning it within the studio’s broader franchise history and upcoming release schedule.
