Clarifying the Hype Around “Pocahontas: Live Action (2025)”

As we approach 2025, moviegoers are excited about Disney’s upcoming slate of live-action adaptations. However, a rumored project titled “Pocahontas: Live Action (2025)” has sparked considerable discussion—yet it remains unconfirmed and speculative.

Rumors vs. Reality

What’s being shared:

• Claims about a $200 million production budget and $100 million marketing spend

• Plot details indicating a darker, more historically accurate Pocahontas story, including a bittersweet mid-credits scene

• Frequent fan-made trailers labeled “Pocahontas: Live Action (2025)”

Why it seems convincing:

• Crafted in the style of official announcements

• Echoes Disney’s trend of live-action remakes (e.g. Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast)

• Focuses on historically grounded storytelling, aligning with modern cultural expectations

Social Media Proof of Fan-Made Hype

• A Facebook post in a fan group claims “Pocahontas: Live Action (2025)” is nearing completion, showing promotional-style text and imagery A YouTube fan-made trailer titled “Pocahontas: Live Action (2025) | Teaser Trailer | Official Disney Live-Action” has garnered substantial views—but it includes disclaimers noting it is not associated with Disney

• Fan-news outlet Mickey News recently wrote a feature titled “Rumors Swirl About Disney’s Pocahontas Live-Action Adaptation in 2025: Fact or Fiction?”, highlighting a deepfake trailer featuring Amber Midthunder and Austin Butler, and mentioning composer Alan Menken’s concerns about cultural sensitivities

Official Disney Status

• Disney has not announced any live-action Pocahontas remake. Their confirmed upcoming projects are:

  • Mufasa: The Lion King – December 2024

  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – March 2025

  • Moana – July 2026

• Composer Alan Menken has publicly expressed doubts about the project’s viability, citing the difficulty of adapting such a sensitive and historically charged story

Bottom Line

• There is no official project titled “Pocahontas: Live Action (2025)” in development from Disney.

• Current mentions are fan creations or rumors, often including elaborate details but not verified.

• Disney’s official announcements, reflected in reputable outlets and Tudum, do not include Pocahontas, only other high-profile titles.

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You can watch the fan-made teaser trailer below: