Aladdin 2

Storyline

Aladdin, a kind-hearted street thief in the city of Agrabah, discovers a magical lamp containing a Genie who grants him three wishes. With the Genie’s help, Aladdin transforms into a prince to win the heart of Princess Jasmine, who longs for freedom from palace life. Together, they face the evil sorcerer Jafar, who seeks the lamp’s power to rule Agrabah. The story is a vibrant adventure about courage, honesty, and the power of being true to oneself.

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The magic comes to life

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

PG

Trivia

• Will Smith was initially hesitant to take on the role of Genie, worried about comparisons to Robin Williams.
• The Sultan’s castle was inspired by the Taj Mahal.
• Naomi Scott (Jasmine) did many of her own stunts.
• The film was shot primarily in Jordan and the UK.
• The famous magic carpet was created with a blend of practical effects and CGI.

Goofs

• In some scenes, the Genie’s color and glow shift inconsistently.
• A few continuity errors occur between shots.
• Background extras occasionally wear modern items, like wristwatches or glasses.
• Some CGI animals look less realistic in close-ups.
• The desert landscapes change subtly between cuts.

Quotes

• Genie: “Phenomenal cosmic powers! Itty bitty living space.”
• Aladdin: “You don’t marry a girl because of her title. You marry her because of who she is.”
• Jasmine: “I want to make my own choices.”
• Genie: “Ten thousand years will give you such a crick in the neck!”
• Aladdin: “Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.”

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• The film ends with a special “Thank you” credit to Robin Williams as a tribute.
• Additional credits thank fans of the original animated film.
• Some crew names have creative font styles themed around the movie’s Arabian Nights aesthetic.

Connections

• Based on Disney’s 1992 animated film Aladdin.
• Inspired by the folk tale from One Thousand and One Nights.
• Shares connections with other Disney live-action remakes like The Lion King and The Jungle Book.
• The soundtrack includes songs written by Alan Menken, who also composed the original animated score.
• There’s a planned sequel reportedly titled Aladdin and the King of Thieves, following the animated film’s third installment.

Soundtracks

• “Arabian Nights”
• “One Jump Ahead”
• “Friend Like Me” (Will Smith’s rap version)
• “Prince Ali”
• “A Whole New World” (new duet version)
• New songs like “Speechless” performed by Naomi Scott