The once-steady stream of live-action Disney remakes of its animated classics has gradually slowed in recent years, especially after the high-profile failure of 2025's Snow White.

And despite the subsequent success of the live-action Lilo and Stitch, some remakes that were once in the works have since fallen by the wayside.

We now know that one such remake won't be romping through Sherwood Forest any time soon.

Among these now-defunct projects is the live-action remake of the 1973 animated cult classic, "Robin Hood."

Director Carlos López Estrada, who was announced to helm the film back in 2020, recently confirmed its cancellation during a Reddit AMA.

Estrada expressed regret, stating,

"its dead sadly. i say sadly because i actually thought there was something really special (and original!) there. Some truly extraordinary music we had figured out for it."

Despite the official end of the project, Estrada, known for directing Disney's animated feature "Raya and the Last Dragon," harbors a hope of potentially developing an independent version with different characters in the future.

A reimagining of legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his Merry Men as anthropomorphic animals, Robin Hood holds the distinction of being the first Disney animated feature to be developed after the 1966 death of company founder Walt Disney.

Robin Hood is a sly fox, as is Maid Maria, while Little John is a bear, Alan-a-Dale is a rooster, and Friar Tuck is a badger; his foe King John is a cowardly lion, served by the Sheriff of Nottingham, a wolf, and Sir Hiss, a snake.

Upon its release, the film was a success at the box office, but critical reviews were mixed. Its detractors focused on its inferiority to previous Disney animated films, and its frequent use of recycled animation and character models from older productions.

The cast included notable voices such as Peter Ustinov, Phil Harris, Brian Bedford, and Terry-Thomas.

The only upcoming Disney live-action remake to actually have entered production is Moana; a remake of the 2016 animated hit with Dwayne Johnson set to reprise his role as arrogant demigod Maui, it will be released on Jul 10, 2026.

A remake of Tangledis also in the works, with Teagan Croft, Milo Manheim, and Kathryn Hahn in talks to star.