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The biggest question mark remains the villain. Jafar is now a genie trapped in his own broken lamp, but magic has a way of leaking. Could we see a new sorcerer? Or the return of Iago? The biggest elephant (or should we say, blue giant) in the room is Will Smith . After the 2022 Oscars incident and his subsequent focus on dramatic work, many wondered if he would return as the Genie.

(Aladdin) and Naomi Scott (Jasmine) are expected to reprise their roles, now navigating married life and co-ruling the Sultanate. But peace never lasts long in the desert.

It’s been over half a decade since Will Smith’s Genie invited us to a whole new world of box-office gold, and Disney is finally ready to grant the wish fans have been rubbing their lamps for: a sequel to the 2019 live-action Aladdin . Aladdin 2

Sources suggest the plot may dive deeper into the —a legend only teased in the 2019 film. Other rumors point to the introduction of Cassim , Aladdin’s long-lost father (a major character from Aladdin and the King of Thieves ), though Disney is keen to avoid a direct rehash.

If Smith declines, the script could pivot, focusing on Aladdin’s reliance on his own courage rather than magical shortcuts. Guy Ritchie , who helmed the 2019 film, will not return. The director has moved on to other projects, leaving the sequel in search of a new captain. The biggest question mark remains the villain

If Aladdin 2 delivers, it could prove that live-action Disney sequels aren’t just wishes—they’re treasure. If it fails? Well, there’s always the Cave of Wonders.

Disney has reserved several untitled live-action dates through 2027, and the holiday season is a prime spot for family blockbusters. Aladdin (2019) earned over $1 billion globally. A sequel is inevitable, but Disney knows it can’t just reheat leftovers. Fans want deeper character arcs, a villain who terrifies, and songs that rival “A Whole New World.” Or the return of Iago

Disney is reportedly looking for a director with experience in and Middle Eastern/North African storytelling authenticity. The current frontrunner? Unconfirmed, but names like Jon M. Chu ( Crazy Rich Asians , Wicked ) have been whispered by fans, though his schedule is packed. The Music: Can You Top ‘Speechless’? Composer Alan Menken (who wrote the original 1992 score and new songs for 2019) has hinted he’s “had conversations” about the sequel. The challenge is immense: the first film gave us “Speechless,” a feminist anthem that became a global hit.