> At a Glance
> – Disney’s live-action Tangled will star Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider
> – Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) will direct from a script by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
> – No release date has been announced
> – Why it matters: The 2010 animated original earned over $590 million worldwide and remains a fan-favorite
The tower door swings open again as Disney confirms its live-action remake of Tangled, pairing Croft and Manheim in the lead roles and tapping Gracey to steer the musical adventure.
The Royal Casting
Croft, the Australian actor who played Raven on DC’s Titans and recently appeared in Netflix’s True Spirit, steps into the golden-haired role originated by Mandy Moore. Manheim, already a Disney staple after headlining the Zombies films and finishing runner-up on Dancing with the Stars season 27, inherits the smoldering charm of Zachary Levi’s Flynn Rider.
Production history in brief:
- December 2024: project first reported in early development
- March 2025: lead actors and director locked
- Release date: still TBA
The Animated Legacy
The 2010 blockbuster followed a princess with 70 feet of magical hair and the wanted rogue who stumbles into her tower. That film:
- Grossed $590 million globally
- Won an Oscar for Best Original Song
- Spawned the short Tangled Ever After and TV series Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure
Disney’s live-action slate already includes The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, Lilo & Stitch, plus a summer-bound Moana.
Key Takeaways
- Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim lead the new live-action Tangled
- Michael Gracey directs; Jennifer Kaytin Robinson writes
- The remake joins Disney’s growing catalog of animated-to-live-action adaptations
- No release window announced yet
Expect casting news for Pascal, Maximus, and Mother Gothel to drop soon as Disney races to bring Rapunzel’s glowing locks-and $590 million magic-back to theaters.
