Disney's Live-Action Tangled Releases March 31, 2028

Pull back the curtain—Disney has stamped a date on one of its most anticipated fairy-tale revivals. Fans who grew up with the 2010 animated Tangled now have a day to circle: March 31, 2028.

Disney will release the live-action Tangled on March 31, 2028. The announcement came during D23, the studio's official fan event, where the remake's first public confirmation landed like a lantern on a dark night. Production is underway in Spain, and a steady drip of behind-the-scenes photos and on-set clips suggest the crew is leaning into the film’s adventurous, romantic spirit.

The original animated Tangled turned Rapunzel into a modern classic: a young woman stolen from a kingdom, locked in a tower by the cunning Mother Gothel, and drawn into the world by a charismatic thief. That mix of danger, heart, and humor is what audiences hope the live-action version will preserve—while bringing fresh flourishes to the story.

Casting so far reads like an intriguing remix. Tegan Croft will play Rapunzel, Milo Manheim is set to portray Flynn Rider (also known as Eugene Fitzherbert), and Kathryn Hahn has been cast as Mother Gothel. Diego Luna has been confirmed in a newly created role for this adaptation, while reports indicate Caitríona Balfe, best known from Outlander, will portray Queen Arianna—Rapunzel’s mother. Who will wear the crown of Corona’s king—Frederic—remains unconfirmed. Rumors have swirled about Luna filling that part, but insiders say his role is an original addition, not the monarch.

Filming on Spanish soil has given the production a cinematic backdrop: sunlit plazas, rugged coastline, and medieval architecture that naturally amplify a fairy-tale world. The images emerging from set show practical effects, period costumes, and careful attention to atmosphere—signs that Disney is aiming for authenticity, not just a glossy remake.

What now? Watch the casting updates closely. Expect more glimpses between now and spring 2028—trailers, production stills, and maybe a fresh take on the film’s music. Can a live-action Tangled re-capture the glow of lanterns and the mischief of a certain roguish thief? If the early signs hold, Disney may be plotting a return to the kind of magic that made the original unforgettable.