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:
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Claims about a $200 million production budget and $100 million marketing spend
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Plot details indicating a darker, more historically accurate Pocahontas story, including a bittersweet mid-credits scene
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Frequent fan-made trailers labeled “Pocahontas: Live Action (2025)”
Why it seems convincing:
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Crafted in the style of official announcements
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Echoes Disney’s trend of live-action remakes (e.g. Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast)
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Focuses on historically grounded storytelling, aligning with modern cultural expectations
Social Media Proof of Fan-Made Hype
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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
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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
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Disney has not announced any live-action Pocahontas remake. Their confirmed upcoming projects are:
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Mufasa: The Lion King – December 2024
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – March 2025
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Moana – July 2026
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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
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There is no official project titled “Pocahontas: Live Action (2025)” in development from Disney.
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Current mentions are fan creations or rumors, often including elaborate details but not verified.
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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:
