Disney Plans Live-Action ‘Gaston’ Film

Disney is quickly exhausting its list of animated films to turn into live-action movies, so they now seem to be revisiting animated movies they’ve already adapted into live-action versions.

Disney is planning a live-action movie focusing on Gaston, the villain from Beauty and the Beast. Dave Callaham, known for his work on films like Mortal Kombat, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, is currently writing the script. Previously, Kate Herron and Briony Redman worked on an earlier draft, according to Deadline.

Disney’s animated film Beauty and the Beast was originally released in 1991. They followed it up with a live-action remake in 2017, starring Luke Evans as Gaston and Josh Gad as his humorous sidekick, LeFou. The remake proved to be incredibly popular, earning $1.26 billion around the world.

Following the movie’s release, discussions began about a Disney+ series focusing on Gaston and LeFou, played by Luke Evans and Josh Gad. However, the series was ultimately never made.

According to Deadline, the upcoming remake of Gaston won’t feature Evans. The film will be a fresh take on the story with a new lead actor, and promises to be an action-packed, adventurous movie.

If we move forward with this project, we’re taking a page from Disney’s strategy with 101 Dalmatians. They previously made a live-action Dalmatians movie in 1996, but instead of a remake, they created a prequel focused on Cruella De Vil. Their 2021 film, Cruella, starring Emma Stone, explored her origin story.

Gaston, a villain from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, has become incredibly popular with fans. So much so, he now has his own restaurant in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and videos of his interactions with guests frequently become popular online.

The Best Movie Posters of 2025

Bugonia

I really love this poster, even though the title is a bit tricky to read. The slightly obscured lettering in Bugonia makes you pause and really look at it. While you’re figuring it out, the striking image of a bald Emma Stone – covered in something that looks like wax or blood, or maybe both – really sticks in your mind. It’s incredibly memorable, and I’m confident I’ll be able to vividly recall this poster long after I’ve forgotten the specifics of Bugonia itself.

Dangerous Animals

As a longtime fan of movie posters, especially those for shark films, I have to say the poster for Dangerous Animals really caught my eye. It earns extra points for being clever – that hint of a shark fin is just enough to pique your interest. And the overall image, combined with the tagline, suggests this isn’t your average, jump-scare shark attack movie, which is a refreshing change of pace. It’s a smart design that teases the premise without revealing too much.

Die My Love

Often, a great movie poster simply needs a strong image of its star. The poster for Die My Love, which prominently features a striking photograph of Jennifer Lawrence, perfectly illustrates this idea.

Good Boy

The movie Good Boy has a fantastic idea: a horror film where the hero who survives is a dog, and the story is shown through its eyes. It’s a clever concept that’s hard to capture in a single image, but this poster does a great job of communicating it with style and artistry.

Materialists

Wow, these people are incredibly attractive! The movie Materialists was a bit of a letdown for me, especially because the advertising made it seem like something completely different. However, the poster itself was fantastic – it really captured a mood. I’d love to see this poster come to life as a movie! Seriously, could we remake Materialists with this cast and the style of this poster? That would be amazing!

Jay Kelly

In the film Jay Kelly, George Clooney’s character says, “All my memories are movies.” This beautiful poster captures that idea perfectly, making it an ideal piece of art to represent the film.

Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning

The main purpose of a Mission: Impossible movie poster is to show off the incredible stunt Tom Cruise will perform. The poster for The Final Reckoning definitely does that – it features him clinging to the wing of a biplane as it spins through the air! And for those who’ve seen the movie, it absolutely lives up to the poster’s promise, and then some.

The Naked Gun

Among all the humorous posters created for The Naked Gun, my favorite was the one that playfully poked fun at the wave of strange AI-generated art in 2025. It perfectly captured the spirit of a Naked Gun movie in 2025, suggesting the film would maintain the same silly and absurd tone as the original ZAZ films. It felt like the kind of joke ZAZ would definitely make if they were still producing Naked Gun movies back then.

One Battle After Another

Paul Thomas Anderson has a devoted following, so anything he directs is guaranteed to draw a crowd, regardless of how it’s marketed. Warner Bros. could have advertised his film, One Battle After Another, with something completely mundane, and people would still have flocked to see it in 70mm. However, the promotional image featuring a pregnant Teyana Taylor wielding a machine gun? That’s not just intriguing—it’s captivating.

Send Help

This poster for Sam Raimi’s new horror movie is really effective. I especially like how the title, Send Help, contrasts with the image of Rachel McAdams covered in blood and holding a knife – she clearly doesn’t need rescuing! The tagline, “She’s the boss now,” hints at the story, even before the trailer is released. It has the dark, playful humor we’ve come to expect from Raimi’s films. If the movie itself is as good as this poster suggests, it’s going to be fantastic.

Supergirl

The marketing for Superman featured bright, hopeful images of David Corenswet as the hero, all with the slogan “Look Up.” But the Supergirl poster—which changes “Look Up” to “Look Out” and shows Milly Alcock enjoying an Icee—immediately signals that this film will have a much different feel than the Superman movie.

Together

When it comes to movie posters, a surefire strategy is to create something intriguing and puzzling. The poster for this film does exactly that – it presents a bizarre image, like Dave Franco and Alison Brie kissing, that immediately makes you wonder what the movie is about. The only way to find out is to watch it!

Tron: Ares

The detail of the lightcycle’s rear wheel forming the letter ‘O’ in ‘Tron’ is clever, but the most impressive part is the unusual perspective. It appears as if the ‘Tron’ rider is speeding straight up a wall, when actually they’re on the ground – the image is tilted to create that illusion. This cleverly reflects how ‘Tron: Ares’ flips the original concept: instead of bringing people into the digital world, it brings digital beings into our world.

Wake Up Dead Man

I think we need more movie posters that show the view from inside a coffin, looking up from an open grave.

Weapons

Large blocks of text usually don’t work well on posters, but the poster Weapons is a notable exception. The image of children running with outstretched arms could be unclear on its own. However, the text provides crucial context, making the poster both deeply unsettling and captivating.

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2025-12-16 00:27