Walt Disney Pictures has been making live-action remakes of their animated classics since the late 1990s, starting with 1994's "The Jungle Book," followed by "101 Dalmatians" in 1996. However, once the 2010s hit, there was a far more steady stream in the developmental pipeline. Suddenly, the floodgates were open, and 2019 saw a whopping five live-action remakes, including "The Lion King," which is really stretching the definition of "live-action" since it only features photo-realistic CGI characters.

Many Disney fans were left confused by this sudden influx of films that simply rehashed their animated counterparts. But from a business standpoint, it kind of makes sense. If these new versions are a hit, then a whole new generation is suddenly reintroduced to some beloved characters. Thou

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