Here's a rare case of a remake that is being met with open arms and anticipation, even when it was announced that original lyricist Richard M. Sherman had written new songs for this contemporary spin on Rudyard Kipling's beloved children's book. The Jungle Book cast is stacked with some of the most lovable celebrities, from Lupita Nyong'o to Christopher Walken. And of course director Jon Favreau has made plenty of fans within the world of Disney.
Watercooler tip: There's another version of this story being made: Jungle Book: Origins, directed by Andy Serkis, is due out in 2017.