WATCH: Disney shared new trailer for live-action Aladdin and it's MAGICAL

The new movie arrives in May 2019

Published 12th Mar 2019
Last updated 14th Jan 2020

With the rise in popularity for live-action remakes recently, the next classic movie Disney have in the works is Aladdin, and we CAN'T WAIT for it arrive next year. After actor Will Smith delighted fans by giving them a first look at the film's poster, Disney have now released another trailer for the film and it's completely magical.

It's the first proper look at the film we've seen so far, as other trailers have just given us snapshots into the overall feel of the remake - this time, we actually see a bit of action, courtesy of actor Mena Massoud, who plays the eponymous character.

Of course, fans have gone completely mad for the trailer, with many taking to Twitter to share their excitement over the upcoming film. One wrote, 'I’m pretty excited now', as another added, 'I'M SO EXCITED!!! The colors, the music, the costumes!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!!!' sic

The original trailer did not giving much away, but the tense music and the quick glimpse of Aladdin sends magical chills down your spine.

In the upcoming film, Will Smith plays the role of the Genie, portrayed by the late Robin Williams in the animated version back in 1992. Now, Will has shared the first look at the teaser poster, captioning the photo, 'LEMME OUT!! Can't wait for y'all to see Me BLUE!'

In just one day the mystic looking poster has received over three million likes on Instagram and thousands of comments from very excited fans. One fan commented, 'Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww ❤️😍🤗🌸🙌', with another saying, 'Woooooooooooow 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽'.

Judging from these comments, it's clear that the new film is eagerly-awaited by many fans, however they'll have to wait another SEVEN months until the release hits the cinemas, as it's due for release on the 24th May 2019.

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WATCH: Disney shared new trailer for live-action Aladdin and it's MAGICAL
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However, with the release of the poster, it's likely that we won't have to wait too long until we get to see some of the live-action, in a trailer. So, we're all here waiting with bated breath!

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It was last year, when Will Smith first released photos from behind the scenes of Aladdin, posting a selfie with his new 'family'. Along with Will, actors Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott and Marwan Kenzar, playing Aladdin, Jasmine and Jafar could be seen in the selfie which was captioned, 'I’m over here gettin my Genie on. Here we go!'. sic

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However, while we're waiting to see more from Aladdin, in other Will Smith news, the Hollywood actor recently turned 50-years-old! Seeing in the milestone year in style, he did a bungee jump over the Grand Canyon, and the whole experience was streamed live on YouTube, watched by fans around the world.

Later, the full 8 minute-long video was uploaded to YouTube showing the 'Men In Black' singer being strapped into the bungee harness, before the helicopter takes off and hovers above the infamous Grand Canyon. What a way to see in your 50th!

Aladdin is now set for release on the 24th May 2019.

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