Despite the large number of live-action remakes already under its belt, there’s one Disney movie that will most likely never get the live-action treatment.
This confirmation came from legendary Pixar executive Pete Docter, who was involved in some of the company’s most successful films.
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Live-action remakes have become a significant part of The Walt Disney Company, with several more remakes set to release in the coming years. Perhaps Disney’s most-talked-about live-action remake is the Rachel Zegler-led Snow White, which released earlier this year to mixed reviews.
Disney also dropped its highly anticipated Lilo & Stitch remake this summer, becoming the first film of 2025 to pass the coveted $1 billion mark. Disney is also working on a live-action version of Moana, among other projects.
However, despite all these live-action releases, Disney and Pixar have confirmed that one film is safe from getting a makeover.
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In a 2024 interview with Time, longtime Pixar studio head Pete Docter discussed the possibility of a live-action remake of Ratatouille (2007).
When asked if he knew about the unofficial casting of Josh O’Connor of Challengers (2024) fame in a proposed live-action Ratatouille, Docter quickly shut down the idea.
“No, and this might bite me in the butt for saying it, but it sort of bothers me,” said Docter.
“I like making movies that are original and unique to themselves. To remake it, it’s not very interesting to me personally.”
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Ratatouille hit theaters on June 29, 2007, and quickly became one of the company’s most beloved films of all time. Blending beautiful animation with an excellent voice cast and superb music, Ratatouille consistently ranks as one of Pixar’s best movies ever by both fans and critics alike.
A live-action retelling of this story would not be all that surprising, considering Disney has done the same with many other treasured films.
However, it’s clear that Pixar films are off-limits from being remade in live-action form, at least for the time being.
What Pixar movie would you like to see remade in live-action?
