Disney is Planning A Sequel to 'Beauty And The Beast': A New Spin to the Classic Tale

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The new 'Beauty And The Beast' movie grabs the top spot at the weekend box office, with $260.6M  ticket sales. The classic tale of Disney has always brought accolades for the Disney Studio. The recent live-action version of the film has also fetched in the moolah and recognition, making it the sixth-highest grossing domestic title of all-time!.

Keeping in mind the enthusiasm that has surrounded the film, even before its released, Disney Studio wants to amplify their success streak. According to the MStarNews, Disney is already planning a sequel to 'Beauty And The Beast.'

The studio will retain the original cast but start up with a whole new spin on the story. Adding new chapters to the tale of 'Beauty And The Beast,' the sequel will delve deeper into Belle's story. The sequel is scheduled to get completed and be out within 2019 or 2020, reported Mirror.

The entrepreneurial minds of Disney expanding new areas to develop their classic tales have now found their calling in the live-action sequel. To mold their classic stories into the live-action genre has been the recent struggle for the studio. The latest offering of 'Beauty And The Beast' falls into that niche. The studio is also in talk to reanimate "The Lion King" and "The Little Mermaid" through the new genre of live-action adaptation.

Another hugely successful Disney tale "Cinderella" that has witnessed many attempts of successful recreation also could have been an excellent candidate for live action sequel. But the Studio reports suggest the story of "Cinderella" for now is on the backburner. "Mulan" another Disney tale with an Asian woman as the protagonist as the story is set in China may find its way to the live-action sequel genre as many in the Studio is backing for it to be remade.