It now seems as if everyone can rest easy and put a little faith in Ritchie’s vision for the characters.
All reports are pointing to Ritchie’s remake also being a musical, which will be great for Disney purists.
Disney’s original Aladdin was released in 1992, and for many it is the quintessential 90s Disney film.
Guy Ritchie has had a tumultuous couple of years at cinemas, with his last two films The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and King of Arthur: Legend of the Sword underperforming critically.