Summary
New AI art reimagines Disney princesses in live-action movies made in the year of the original cartoon release, like a 1990s Aladdin with a nostalgic vibe.
The live-action Snow White images from the 1930s beautifully capture the elegance of that era, evoking memories of Scarlett O'Hara from Gone with the Wind.
Although the 2019 live-action Aladdin did not possess the same dazzling splendor as the original, a 1990s version could have potentially been more preferred.
New artwork envisions Disney princesses in their original cartoon release year, had their live-action remakes been produced then. Disney's recent trend of transforming its beloved animated classics into live-action adaptations has gained immense popularity. The studio has successfully remade numerous original cartoons as live-action films, including The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan & Wendy, Cruella, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, and Maleficent.
Now, captivating AI-generated artwork imagines how these Disney live-action remakes would look if they were created during the same year as the original animated films. Take a look at the stunning series of images below, shared on r/midjourney by u/7olenge:
A Live-Action 1990s Aladdin & 1930s Snow White Look Great
The following images depict iconic Disney characters: Snow White (1937), Cinderella (1950), Alice in Wonderland (1951), Tinker Bell from Peter Pan (1953), Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty (1959), Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians (1961), Ariel from The Little Mermaid (1989), Belle from Beauty and the Beast (1991), and Jasmine from Aladdin (1992).
Among all the images depicting live-action Disney remakes if they were produced in the same year as the original cartoons, the Aladdin image stands out as the most captivating. Displayed as the final one in the slideshow above, the Aladdin image captures the essence of the era with its appropriately eccentric visuals, reminiscent of the vibrant color palette prevalent in the 1990s. It evokes nostalgia for beloved sitcoms of that decade, such as Saved by the Bell and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. It makes one wonder if a live-action Aladdin film set in the 1990s would have surpassed the 2019 remake in terms of dazzling splendor, which failed to replicate the enchantment of the original animated classic.
The live-action Snow White from the 1930s, displayed as the initial images in the slideshow, are undeniably captivating. The reimagined Disney princess effectively embodies the aesthetic of the era, reminiscent of the graceful Scarlett O'Hara portrayed by Vivien Leigh in the renowned 1939 film, Gone with the Wind. Rachel Zegler, known for her acclaimed role as María in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, will depict the titular princess in Disney's upcoming live-action remake, exuding a similar elegance.