Will Smith left overwhelmed as Disney’s Aladdin live-action remake makes $1 BILLION😱

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Will Smith

by William Marriott |
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Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin has certainly made an impact on fans all over the world, as the film has raked in $1 BILLION at the box office, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

And it's made a HUGE impact on Will Smith,as this makes the film his highest ever grossing to date!

Taking to Instagram, Will posted video thanking the film's fans for their support. He said, 'To be in this game as long as I’ve been in this game, and to have my biggest movie at this point in my career, I just want to say thank you'.

He then said, 'thank you' again, but repeated the phrase in twelve different languages, which reflected the global success of the film. He concluded with, 'Thank you, everybody around the world!'

Will Smith
©Will Smith © Instagram story

The film, which was released this year and stars Will Smith as the Genie, Mena Massoud as Aladdin and Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine, has taken in $343.1 million in North America, whilst raking in $656.2 million from overseas.

Mena also took to social media to reiterate Smith's words. In a video he posted to his 2 million followers, he said, 'I told people six months ago that I thought Aladdin would hit a billion.

'I got laughed at quite a bit, I got dismissed but I believed in what we were showing people and the heart and soul that we put into the film and what the film represents. Representation, diversity, identity. I’m really glad to say that we’re officially the most ethnically diverse cast to ever lead a film to the billion-dollar club'.

The film joins 'the billion-dollar-club' with the likes of Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame, which recently became the highest-grossing film of all time.

Congratulations!

Now see who voiced these ICONIC Disney characters below!

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Disney character voices - stacked

Scott Weinger and Aladdin from Aladdin1 of 29
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Scott Weinger

Scott Weinger voiced the lead character of Aladdin (1992).

Linda Larkin and Princess Jasmine from Aladdin2 of 29
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Linda Larkin

Linda Larkin voiced the character of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin (1992).

Kelly MacDonald and Merida from Brave3 of 29
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Kelly MacDonald

Kelly MacDonald played the lead character of Merida, the daughter of Scottish King Fergus in Brave (2012).

Billy Connolly and King Fergus in Brave4 of 29
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Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly played King Fergus in Brave (2012). He also voiced Ben and Joe Baker in Pocahontas (1995).

Albert Brooks and Marlin from Finding Nemo and Finding Dory5 of 29
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Albert Brooks

Albert Brooks played Marlin in Finding Nemo (2003) and reprised in the role in Finding Dory (2016).

Ellen DeGeneres and Dory from Finding Nemo and Finding Dory6 of 29
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Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres played the fish Dory, who was Nemo's sidekick in the first film. But, the fish didn't need to wait too long (well, 13 years) until she got her own film, Finding Dory (2016).

Idina Menzel and Queen Elsa from Frozen7 of 29
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Idina Menzel

Idina Menzel played Queen Elsa in Frozen (2013). She is set to reprise her role in Frozen 2 (2019).

Kristen Bell and Elsa from Frozen8 of 29
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Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell played Elsa's sister Anna in Frozen (2013). Kristen will reprise her role in Frozen 2 (2019).

Matthew Broderick and Simba from The Lion King9 of 29
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Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick played Simba in the 1994 version of The Lion King and reprised the role in The Lion King 2 (1998) and The Lion King 3 (2004).

Moria Kelly and Nala from The Lion King10 of 29
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Moira Kelly

Moira Kelly played Nala in The Lion King (1994), The Lion King 2 (1998) and The Lion King 3 (2004).

Auli'i Cravalho and Moana from Moana11 of 29
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Auli'i Cravalho

18-year-old Auli'i Cravalho took on the role of Moana (2016).

Dwayne Johnson and Maui from Moana12 of 29
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Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson played Maui in Moana (2016).

Jodi Benson and Ariel from The Little Mermaid13 of 29
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Jodi Benson

Jodi Benson was cast as Ariel in The Little Mermaid (1989).

Christopher Daniel Barnes and Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid14 of 29
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Christopher Daniel Barnes

Christopher Daniel Barnes played Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid (1989).

John Goodman and Sully from Monsters Inc15 of 29
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John Goodman

John Goodman played Sully in Monsters Inc (2001) and reprised his role in the film's prequel Monster University (2013).

Billy Crystal and Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc16 of 29
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Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal played fan favourite Mike Wazowski in both Monsters Inc films.

Mandy Moore and Rapunzel from Tangled17 of 29
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Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore played the lead role of Rapunzel in Tangled (2010).

Zachary Levi and Flynn Rider from Tangled18 of 29
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Zachary Levi

Zachary Levi played Flynn Rider in Tangled (2010).

Tony Goldwyn and Tarzan from Tarzan19 of 29
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Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn voiced Tarzan (1999).

Minnie Driver and Jane Porter from Tarzan20 of 29
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Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver voiced Jane Porter in Tarzan (1999).

Irene Bedard and Pocahontas from Pocahontas21 of 29
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Irene Bedard

Irene Bedard played the title character of Pocahontas (1995).

Mel Gibson and Captain John Smith from Pocahontas22 of 29
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Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson played Captain John Smith, the love interest of Pocahontas (1995).

Anika Noni Rose and Princess Tiana from Princess and the Frog23 of 29
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Anika Noni Rose

Anika Noni Rose played Princess Tiana in Princess and the Frog (2009).

Bruno Campos and Prince Naveen from Princess and the Frog24 of 29
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Bruno Campos

Bruno Campos played Tiana's love interest Prince Naveen (2009).

John C. Reilly and Ralph from Wreck-It Ralph25 of 29
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John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly playing the title character Ralph in Wreck-It Ralph. John went on to voice the character in the second film: Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018).

Sarah Silverman and Vanellope von Schewwtz from Wreck-It Ralph26 of 29
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Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman voices Vanellope von Schweetz in both Wreck-It Ralph films.

Tom Hanks and Tim Allen and Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story27 of 29
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Tom Hanks and Tim Allen

Tom Hanks plays Woody in Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010) and Toy Story 4 (2019).Tim Allen plays Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010) and Toy Story 4 (2019).

Robby Benson and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast28 of 29
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Robby Benson

Robby Benson played the Beast/Prince Adam in Beauty and the Beast (1991).

Paige Ou2019Hara and Belle from Beauty and the Beast29 of 29
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Paige O’Hara

Paige O'Hara played Belle in Beauty and the Beast (1991).

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