Is Pixar Remaking The Land Before Time?

The Land Before Time, released in 1988, tells the story of Littlefoot, an orphaned apatosaurus searching for the Great Valley. "Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely," his mother tells him before her death. Littlefoot is joined on his journey by four friends: Cera, Ducky, Petrie, and Spike. The movie is beloved by many, and there are rumors of a Pixar remake in 2025. But is it true?

Don Bluth directed the film, produced by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, which was a massive success, exceeding its $12 million budget with a gross of $84.4 million and receiving widespread critical acclaim. This led to the creation of a franchise, including direct-to-video sequels and a mid-aughts TV series.

Notably, the film was not developed by Disney. However, there are rumors of a Pixar remake of The Land Before Time in the works. Here's what you need to know.

Is there a Pixar remake of The Land Before Time?

No, Pixar isn’t remaking The Land Before Time, nor is Disney working on any sort of reboot.

Unfortunately, you may have fallen for a fake poster. A Facebook page called YODA BBY ABY, known for sharing fabricated movie news, posted an AI-generated image of The Land Before Time’s dinosaurs in a style reminiscent of Pixar’s animation.

YODA BBY ABY: Facebook

Get ready for an unforgettable journey back in time! Disney and Pixar have teamed up to create an exciting new version of The Land Before Time, where Littlefoot and his friends explore stunning landscapes and encounter magical surprises. Look out for this thrilling adventure, set to be released in January 2025! Unfortunately, this project has not come to fruition. Despite the existence of 14 films in the series, the most recent one, Journey of the Brave, was released in 2016. This was a direct-to-DVD release that came nine years after the previous film, The Wisdom of Friends. There has been no news of a reboot, but the original movie is still available for purchase or rental on Amazon Prime.

Ignore any posters you may have seen for WALL-E 2, Serenity: Echoes of Tranquility, or Freddy’s Nightmares as these are all false rumors. Instead, take a look at our selection of upcoming movies and TV shows below.

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Editor's P/S

As a huge fan of the original "The Land Before Time" movie, I was thrilled to hear rumors of a potential Pixar remake. The idea of seeing Littlefoot and his friends brought to life with Pixar's signature animation style is incredibly exciting. The original film holds a special place in my heart, and I can't help but imagine how amazing it would be to experience the story again with the added magic of Pixar's storytelling.

However, upon further investigation, it seems that these rumors are just that - rumors. It's disappointing to learn that there are no concrete plans for a Pixar remake of "The Land Before Time." Nevertheless, I remain hopeful that one day, we may get to see this beloved classic reimagined through the lens of Pixar's creativity. Until then, I'll continue to cherish the original film and the fond memories it brings.