Robert Zemeckis, the director behind the iconic film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?,” believes a sequel is unlikely to happen in the current Disney landscape. In a recent interview, he expressed doubts that the studio would be willing to embrace the film’s risqué humor and characters, particularly Jessica Rabbit.
Zemeckis acknowledged the existence of a sequel script but stated that “the current Disney would never make Roger Rabbit today.” He pointed to Disney’s treatment of Jessica Rabbit at its theme parks, where the character has been toned down and made more family-friendly, as evidence of the studio’s shift in sensibilities.
Zemeckis contrasted the current Disney with the studio’s atmosphere during the making of the original film. He recalled a time when Disney executives were eager to embrace his vision for “Roger Rabbit,” which he described as being in line with Walt Disney’s own approach of creating films for adults, not just children.
Released in 1988, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” remains a beloved classic, blending live-action and animation in a groundbreaking way. The film’s humor, characters, and innovative storytelling continue to resonate with audiences today.
While a sequel script exists, Zemeckis’s comments suggest that it may never see the light of day. Fans of the original film may be disappointed to learn that a return to the world of Roger Rabbit is unlikely, at least under the current Disney regime.
