Fans just got a first peek at the upcoming live-action “Tangled” film and one actor in particular blew their minds.
During the showcase at Disney’s D23 convention in Anaheim, California on Aug. 14, audience members were able to see a teaser for the film, which will be a retelling of the 2010 Disney animated movie. The clip included a look at Teagan Croft in the lead role of Rapunzel as well as Kathryn Hahn as the villain Mother Gothel. And people truly cannot handle Hahn’s sinister look.
The film, which is based on the German fairy tale “Rapunzel” by the Brothers Grimm, is slated to hit theaters March 31, 2028, Disney announced at the event.
In the teaser, Croft’s Rapunzel appears on screen with her lengthy, blonde locks. Hahn’s Mother Gothel is later heard, calling out to Rapunzel, before dissolving into wicked laughter.
Mother truly couldn’t be more chilling.
Hahn — who’s cemented her status as a queen of all things spooky due to her performance as witch Agatha Harkness in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe — received quite the reception from the audience in addition to social media users, who have described her casting as “perfect.”
“shes serving the exact unhinged maternal menace that made the original gothel iconic,” one X user said.
Another fan said that Hahn was “BORN FOR THIS.”
The “Tangled” segment of the showcase also featured a message from Croft and Milo Manheim, who plays the dashing Flynn Rider. The pair, who filmed the message from Spain, shared some views from their shooting locations in the country, including monasteries and cathedrals.
In an interview with E! News, Hahn gushed over the experience on the film.
“The cast is so delicious,” Hahn said. “I can’t believe I’m singing and dancing at this stage in my life.”
The D23 event also included several other big moments. Disney debuted a first look at “The Bluey Movie,” based on the beloved kids’ television show. The movie is slated to hit theaters on August 6, 2027.
Fans also got to see the stars of the upcoming “X-Men” film, that’s scheduled for a 2028 debut. In addition to Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Marvel introduced Kit Connor as Scott Summers, Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue and Maya Boyd as Storm. Adam Driver will play villainous geneticist Mister Sinister.
Kimmy Yam is a reporter for NBC Asian America.