The Genie is brought to life by Will Smith in Aladdin, airing on Gulli on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 9:05 PM. Directed by Guy Ritchie and released in 2019, this live‑action retelling revisits Disney’s animated classic, with Mena Massoud as Aladdin and Naomi Scott as Jasmine.
The encounter between Agrabah’s young street thief and a genie who can grant three wishes opens the door to a new life. But his newfound powers also throw him onto Jafar’s path. The film keeps its musical essence: Alan Menken returns to the original score, while a new song, Speechless, is entrusted to Jasmine.
Editor's note, published at the film's theatrical release
Why watch this new Aladdin and how does it differ from the 1992 original?
When you hear Aladdin, you think first of the music and the legendary song: “A Whole New World.” The new project brings back composer Alan Menken, who famously won Oscars for Best Original Song and Best Original Score for the animated classic!
As with the Broadway musical, Menken reworked the score to fit the director Guy Ritchie’s vision. Here, the film leans more into hip-hop vibes courtesy of Will Smith, and it embraces a Bollywood-forward energy with show-stopping song-and-dance numbers filmed in a single, masterful take.
A new song for Princess Jasmine, “Speechless,” also makes its debut. The heartfelt ballad punctuates a visually stunning moment and continues Disney’s recent trend of championing strong, independent heroines who chase their dreams and fight to make them come true. Jasmine finally speaks up, loudly and clearly. In short, Speechless is bound to be a talking point.
All in all, Guy Ritchie serves up a thrilling action-adventure with a tender love story sprinkled with humor and romance. It’s crafted with precision and ambition, anchored by a cast as charismatic as they are endearing. Expect vibrant, kinetic sequences that retain the film’s animated essence while giving it a contemporary gloss.
A nostalgic treat for adults who first fell under the spell of the animated film in their youth, who will now get to share the magic and the fairy-tale world of Aladdin with their own children.
Gulli will also broadcast Aladdin on Sunday, October 25 at 1:50 p.m.
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 21, 2026 to October 25, 2026
