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Here is your first look at Mena Massoud playing the title character in the upcoming live-action remake of the classic Disney movie Aladdin!

The movie is set to hit theaters in May 2019 and it will also star Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine and Will Smith as the Genie.

The quick look at the Guy Ritchie-directed movie shows off the sprawling scenery of Agrabah and the cave where Aladdin obtains the magic lamp.

The last shot of the trailer shows Mena grabbing the lamp in the cave.

We’re one step closer to seeing the new Aladdin!

The Guy Ritchie-directed live-action reinterpretation of the classic ’90s animated original officially wrapped as of Wednesday (January 24), according to Mena Massoud, who will be playing the role of Aladdin.

“That’s a wrap on Aladdin! It’s been an incredible journey and I can’t wait for you all to see it next year. Thank you to the cast & crew for your endless hard work and your passion. #Aladdin #2019″ he wrote on his Instagram.

The movie is expected to hit theaters on May 24, 2019. Meet the cast if you haven’t already!

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Can you believe that it has been exactly 25 years since Disney released the animated film Aladdin?!

In just a year and a half from now, we’ll be watching the live-action remake of the classic story and the film’s star Mena Massoud has taken to Instagram to celebrate the anniversary.

“Happy 25th Anniversary boo! Crazy to think that when I was a one year-old this story of #Aladdin came to life,” Mena captioned a photo of him holding the Blu-ray.

“And now, 25 years later, I have the honor & privilege to help re-tell this magical #Disney story once again. Get cozy & give it a watch tonight peeps!” he added.

Aladdin, starring Naomi Scott as Jasmine and Will Smith as the Genie, will hit theaters on May 24, 2019.

Naomi Scott keeps it classic in a black ensemble while attending The Hollywood Reporter’s Next Gen 2017 Celebration held at Poppy on Wednesday night (November 8) in Los Angeles.

The English actress spoke to the paper about portraying Princess Jasmine in the live action adaption of Aladdin, revealing that she’s stripping the strong royal down and building her back up again.

“I love what Disney is doing at the moment with their princesses – going from animation to live-action and making those animated characters real human beings,” Naomi shared. “Being a female character is also about being a real person, and guess what? [She] can be strong and have fun, but also get it wrong and be emotional.”

She adds that Jasmine will be a “multidimensional woman, and she doesn’t have to just be one thing. So in this movie, you see her go on such a roller coaster, as opposed to her one goal being to fall in love or get married.”

“You really get in this adaptation of the movie that her heart is for her people, and her main objective is what’s best for her kingdom,” Naomi adds. “And you really get a sense that she has those leadership qualities within her.”

Aladdin is expected to hit theaters on May 24, 2019.

Raise your hand if you were worried that the live-action Aladdin wouldn’t have Rajah in it — yea, us too.

However, EW is reporting that Jasmine’s lovable pet tiger will indeed be a part of the movie.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Naomi Scott

On top of having Rajah by her side, Jasmine (Naomi Scott) will also have a companion in handmaiden Dalia, who will be played by Nasim Pedrad.

The film, also starring Mena Massoud and Will Smith, is set to hit theaters in 2019.

Aladdin star Mena Massoud is giving fans a glimpse into production on the upcoming live-action film!

The 24-year-old actor and the rest of the cast – Will Smith, Naomi Scott and Marwan Kenzari – got together for a selfie on one of the first days of production.

“Agrabah just got a lot hotter. Ooof! Gonna be keeping you posted on everything Aladdin peeps ;)” Mena jokingly wrote on his Twitter.

Later, Will shared the same photo, writing, “We just started shooting Aladdin and I wanted to intro you guys to our new family…Mena Massoud/Aladdin, Naomi Scott/Princess Jasmine, Marwan Kenzari/Jafar, and I’m over here gettin my Genie on. Here we go!”

It looks like the cast has totally hit it off! We can’t wait to see the film come together!

There is some new casting news for the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s classic film Aladdin!

The role of Jafar is going to newcomer Marwan Kenzari while former Saturday Night Live and Scream Queens actress Nasim Pedrad is joining the cast in a new role created just for this movie.

Nasim will play “Mara, the handmaiden and friend to Jasmine. The part is described as a comedic supporting role,” according to THR.

Also starring in the upcoming movie are Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Jasmine, and Will Smith as the Genie. Guy Ritchie is directing.