A horror reimagination of Aladdin is in the works. Disney’s animated film, released in 1992, is based on the collection of Middle Eastern folktales, One Thousand and One Nights. Weaving magic and romance, the classic movie tells the tale of a young man who stumbles upon a magic oil lamp and unleashes a wish-granting genie, who assists him on a mission to protect the kingdom from being overthrown by an evil sorcerer.
According to Bloody Disgusting, B22 Films will bring a twisted version of Aladdin in two parts, featuring Aladdin and Aladdin’s Revenge. The two-part saga, written and directed by Brett Bentman and produced by Tiffany McDonald, is expected to arrive in 2026, starring Devanny Pinn (Pretty Boy) and Billy Blair (One Day as a Lion), with production beginning in Oklahoma this month. Check out the poster below:
Bentman shed some light on how the movie shares the same roots as the Disney movie but leans heavily toward the aspect of material possession and obsession. Read his comment below:
This Aladdin is rooted in the ancient tale. It’s the story about wanted things so badly, unaware of the consequences, that these characters just wish for them and from there, things go haywire.
What This Means For Aladdin Horror Reimagination
Aladdin Might Not Be The Hero In The 2026 Version
Disney’s classic animated movies are often based on folklore and fairy tales that have been passed down over the centuries. With the source material in the public domain, many classic stories, including Winnie-the-Pooh, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and Bambi, have received a horror reimagination. Aladdin is the latest classic tale to receive a twisted version.
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Based on Bentman’s description, the upcoming two-part saga is based on the same source material but has a different approach from Disney’s family-friendly version. In One Thousand and One Nights, Aladdin was a poor and lazy young man tricked by an evil sorcerer to retrieve a magical lamp from a dangerous cave. After having successfully obtained the item, he used the genie’s power to become wealthy and powerful to marry the Sultan’s daughter.
Surprisingly, this isn’t the first attempt at turning the story into a horror. Aladdin: The Monkey’s Paw is another horror revision of the popular story and began filming back in May 2025. It has a similar dark premise, where the titular character inherits a monkey’s paw, which can grant wishes, but they come at a cost. Currently, there is no official release date for the movie.
Our Take On Aladdin Horror Reimagination
The Original Aladdin Story Deserves A Horror Reimagination
The Aladdin story has been adapted a few times now, including Disney’s own 2019 live-action. That film made over $1 billion, becoming one of the biggest hits for the studio in their live-action attempts. However, despite initial plans for an Aladdin sequel, it has been over six years since, with many rumors that the follow-up has been cancelled. Now, these horror revisions may fill the demand for more Aladdin.
In the story, the main conflict lies between the sorcerer and Aladdin, who both want the magical lamp. It sounds like the upcoming horror Aladdin reimagination will tackle the danger of magic and touch on themes such as greed in a way that the Disney classic wasn’t able to due to it being aimed at audiences of all ages.
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The upcoming two-part saga sounds twisted in the right way. Bentman’s comment also hints that Aladdin could potentially be a more faithful adaptation than Disney’s version, and with production starting soon, audiences won’t have to wait too long to watch the next horror reimagination of classic tales.
Source: Bloody Disgusting
Aladdin
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- Release Date
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November 25, 1992
- Runtime
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95 Minutes
- Director
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Ron Clements, John Musker
- Writers
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Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Roger Allers, Sue C. Nichols, James Fujii, Patrick A. Ventura, David Scott Smith, Burny Mattinson, Kirk Hanson, Darrell Rooney, Daan Jippes, Larry Leker, Kevin Lima, Rebecca Reese, Francis Glebas, Kevin Harkey, Chris Sanders, Brian Pimental
