Subtitle The Haunted Mansion Apr 2026
Both films center on a "mansion" and "999 happy haunts".
"Welcome, foolish mortals". The 2023 reboot uses the tagline "Home is where the haunt is". Key Details subtitle The Haunted Mansion
Directed by Justin Simien, starring LaKeith Stanfield and Rosario Dawson. This reboot features a New Orleans setting and focuses on a doctor recruiting spiritual experts to exorcise her home. Both films center on a "mansion" and "999 happy haunts"
Directed by Rob Minkoff, starring Eddie Murphy as Jim Evers. This version is a fantasy-comedy focusing on a real estate agent battling a curse in Gracey Manor. Key Details Directed by Justin Simien, starring LaKeith
Comedy, Thriller, Fantasy (2003) / Action-Adventure, Comedy, Horror-Fantasy (2023). Availability: Both films are available on Disney+. Summary Write-Up
While both films are derived from the same Disney attraction, they offer different approaches. The 2003 version is a family-oriented comedy-horror focusing on a workaholic agent's family, while the 2023 version is a fast-paced "reboot" that serves as a spookier, emotional tribute to the ride's New Orleans vibe and the 999 ghosts that reside there.
This write-up covers the Disney film franchise based on the iconic "The Haunted Mansion" theme park attraction, focusing on the two major live-action movie adaptations. Overview: The Haunted Mansion