Disney's live-action remake of Tangled (2010) is officially underway in Spain, and fans are already weighing in — not on the casting or the story, but on the color of the banners hanging inside the castle set.
What's Changed (So Far)
Photos from the Corona castle set show royal banners in blue and yellow rather than the purple and gold that fans closely associate with the animated film. The sun tapestries in the kingdom appear to have undergone the same shift. It may sound like a small detail, but for a fandom already watching every development closely, it's become a surprisingly heated talking point.
One fan on X summed up the reaction bluntly:
"Cancel the whole movie omg tangled is purple."
On its own, a new color palette means very little. But with Disney remakes scrutinized long before they reach theaters, even a minor visual change can fuel fears that bigger elements have been reworked too.
The Cast and Crew
For those just catching up, here's where the production stands. Teagan Croft (known for Titans) is set to play Rapunzel, while Milo Manheim (of Zombies) takes on the role of charming thief Flynn Rider. Kathryn Hahn has joined the cast as the manipulative Mother Gothel. Behind the camera, Michael Gracey — director of The Greatest Showman — is helming the film from a screenplay by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. The remake is expected to retain the original's musical format, though Disney has yet to announce a release date.
Production was briefly paused following Snow White's disappointing box office performance but has since resumed in Spain.
The Impossible Balancing Act
Disney's live-action remake era has always walked a tricky line. The biggest criticisms tend to fall into two camps: either the studio changes too much and strips away the original's charm — a complaint aimed at Snow White (2025) and Mulan (2020) — or it changes too little and the remake feels like a copy-and-paste exercise, a criticism frequently directed at The Lion King (2019) and Beauty and the Beast (2017).
Many fans are hoping Tangled follows the path of Cinderella (2015), which is often cited as a high point of the remake era. As one fan wrote on Reddit:
"What I want to see in the Tangled Live Action is the same formula in the Cinderella Live Action. A mix between the OG storyline, the OG animated, and adding new elements to the story without straying away of what makes 'Cinderella' special."
Could Tangled Be the Last?
The broader context here is worth noting. Moana (2026) — which pairs Dwayne Johnson's returning demigod Maui with newcomer Catherine Laga'aia as Moana — is currently projected to earn between $40 million and $45 million in its three-day opening weekend, according to Deadline. That would put it roughly on par with Snow White, which opened to $43 million and finished its theatrical run with just over $205 million.
Two consecutive Disney Princess remakes falling short of expectations would put significant pressure on Tangled. If it also underperforms, Disney may find it difficult to justify continuing the remake formula — especially as many of its biggest animated classics have already been adapted, leaving fewer household-name titles with the same box office potential.
For now, Tangled is the only live-action remake actively in production. The Hercules project remains in early development with little news, and several previously announced remakes — including The Sword in the Stone, The Aristocats, Robin Hood, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame — have been scrapped. Lilo & Stitch 2 is in production, but it's described as an original story rather than an adaptation of the animated direct-to-video sequel.
Whether a color palette change is a genuine cause for concern or simply part of the natural evolution from animation to live action remains to be seen. Either way, fans will be watching every update from the Spain set very closely.