Caitríona Balfe cast as Queen Arianna in Disney's live-action Tangled

Disney has cast Caitríona Balfe, five-time Golden Globe nominee known for Outlander, as Queen Arianna in its live-action Tangled adaptation, per Deadline (16 August 2026). Arianna is Rapunzel's mother in the 2010 animated original, which grossed $592 million worldwide. The remake, directed by Michael Gracey, is dated 31 March 2028.