Disney has created some of the most iconic characters of all time, and the same goes for its princesses. In 2012, Merida was the first Pixar character to become a Disney princess with the animated film Braveand, despite its popularity, no sequel ever materialized.

In a new interview with ScreenRant to promote his next film, The RadleysKelly Macdonald, the voice actress of Brave‘s main character, Princess Merida, has discussed the possibility of a live-action sequel or remake. Macdonald has fond memories of the animated film, noting that it was “pretty cool” to voice one of the Disney princesses. Regarding a sequel, she admitted that the idea had not “occurred” to her. The Pixar animated film premiered in 2012 and was very well received. However, despite the story leading Merida to join the rest of the Disney princesses, the studios did not continue the story.

“Oh, I wouldn’t go near a live-action remake, I’m way too old” Macdonald responded about the possibility of tackling the role of Merida in a live-action remake. “But yeah, it was an incredible thing to be a part ofand I’m on a very short list of Disney princesses, and that’s pretty cool. If my younger self had heard about this, I don’t know what she would have thought. But yes, I don’t know about sequels or anything, it hadn’t occurred to me“.

Speaking of his next film, The Radleysa dark comedy about a family of vampires who choose to stop drinking blood, Macdonald thinks it deserves a sequel. “This one, in fact, The RadleysI thought while watching it that this would be an interesting sequel to watch. I think there’s something there, but I don’t know if anyone is going to do it, we’ll see how it goes. You know what, I say that because I just want to have teeth. I didn’t have any teeth this time.”

Brave introduced Scotland’s first Disney princess and followed the story of Princess Merida of Dunbroch as she caused an uproar in the kingdom following her decision not to marry. While her mother falls victim to a curse and turns into a bear, it is Merida who fights to find the antidote and save the kingdom.

Brave was popular with critics and audiences. It currently holds a 79% Certified Fresh rating from reviewers. Audiences were also on board, with the film having a 75% approval rating on the Popcornmeter. The film also tripled its $185 million budget, earning $554.6 million at the worldwide box office, adding $198.1 million to the domestic market performance.

Brave 2’s chances aren’t entirely lost

Although a conversation around Brave 2 This never actually happened, Disney might decide to continue the story at some point. In 2013, director Mark Andrews said The Scotsman“We never make a film at Pixar to have a sequel. It’s always nice when you do it and we kind of have a philosophy that if we find the right story, we will” Looking at Disney’s recent focus on sequels, all may not be lost.

Moanawhich introduced the Polynesian Disney Princess, premiered in 2016 and there were few to no details on a sequel until this year. The story was supposed to continue via a television series, but the animated film will premiere its sequel this year in November. It will also receive a live-action remake, scheduled to premiere in 2026. Upside downthe 2015 Pixar hit, also returned with a sequel this year, having released several shorts involving the main character, Riley, over the years. The sequel was the biggest film of 2024 so far after breaking several records, a huge win for Disney and Pixar.

With Frozen And Zootopia also expected to have sequels in the next couple of years, Disney might reconsider a Brave sequel if the story was strong enough.

Source: ScreenRant