Disney has pursued live-action adaptations of its animated films for approximately a decade, a strategy that has generated significant box office performance with recent releases including live-action versions of Lilo & Stitch and Moana. This trend has produced varied responses regarding both its artistic value and commercial focus.

Industry commentary suggests Disney could strengthen its approach by developing live-action adaptations of lesser-known or previously unsuccessful animated films rather than continually revisiting established classics. Films including Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Treasure Planet, and Brother Bear are identified as possessing distinctive visual worlds and narrative concepts that could effectively translate to live-action format.