Recent Tarzan Movies Jun 2026

.   IMDb  +1 Show more Modern Animated Films   Tarzan (2013) : A German-produced, English-language 3D motion-capture film. It updates the setting to the modern day, involving a meteor and a greedy corporation. Tarzan II (2005) : A direct-to-video prequel to Disney’s 1999 classic, focusing on Tarzan’s childhood as he tries to find his place in the gorilla troop. Tarzan & Jane (2002) : An animated sequel consisting of three episodes from the Disney television series.   Wikipedia  +1 Show more The Modern Era Foundation   Tarzan (1999) : The Disney animated feature is widely considered the definitive modern version, famous for its Phil Collins soundtrack and "deep canvas" animation technique.   Wikipedia Show more Would you like to know which

Report: Recent Tarzan Movies (2000–Present) 1. Executive Summary The Tarzan franchise—originating from Edgar Rice Burroughs’ 1912 novel Tarzan of the Apes —has seen limited theatrical activity in recent years compared to its mid-20th-century peak. However, the 2010s produced one major studio reboot, several animated sequels, and international productions. Since 2020, no mainstream Hollywood Tarzan film has been released, though independent and foreign-language adaptations exist. 2. Major Theatrical Release: The Legend of Tarzan (2016) Director: David Yates (Harry Potter franchise) Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Cast: Alexander Skarsgård (Tarzan), Margot Robbie (Jane Porter), Christoph Waltz (Captain Rom), Samuel L. Jackson (George Washington Williams), Djimon Hounsou. Synopsis Unlike origin stories, this film depicts Tarzan (John Clayton III) years after leaving the jungle, living as an aristocrat in Victorian England. He is lured back to the Congo on a mission to investigate Belgian King Leopold II’s exploitation of resources and slavery. The plot pits Tarzan against a mercenary sent to capture him. Critical & Commercial Reception

Box Office: $356 million worldwide (budget: $180 million). Moderate success, but below studio expectations for a summer blockbuster. Rotten Tomatoes: 36% (critics), 60% (audience). Criticism: Pacing issues, overuse of CGI, and a miscast Skarsgård (though physically fit, lacked feral intensity). Praise: Action sequences, Djimon Hounsou’s performance, and a more serious, colonial-critical tone.

Legacy Considered the last “major” Tarzan film. No sequel was greenlit. Warner Bros. has since shelved further Tarzan projects. 3. Animated & Direct-to-Video Releases Tarzan II (2005) – DisneyToon Studios recent tarzan movies

Format: Direct-to-video midquel. Plot: A young, clumsy Tarzan believes he is a “monster” and embarks on a journey to find other outcasts called the “Zugor.” Reception: Poor reviews (13% on Rotten Tomatoes). Critics panned it as unnecessary and inferior to the 1999 classic. Note: No involvement from original voice actors (except a cameo by Glenn Close as Kala).

Tarzan & Jane (2002) – DisneyToon Studios

Format: Direct-to-video musical anthology. Plot: Framed by Jane reminiscing about their adventures one year after marriage. Reception: Mixed-to-negative. Aimed at young children with three recycled song sequences. Tarzan II (2005) : A direct-to-video prequel to

Tarzan: The Epic Adventures (1996–2000 TV series – film compilations) While not a movie, several episodes were repackaged as direct-to-video films in the early 2000s (e.g., Tarzan and the Lost City is a 1998 live-action theatrical film often confused with the series, but it predates the “recent” timeframe). 4. International & Independent Recent Films Tarzan of the Apes (2016 – German/Serbian co-production)

Director: Reinhard Klooss (also directed Tarzan 2013 animated/CGI hybrid) Note: A low-budget live-action adaptation that went largely unnoticed. Poor acting, minimal release.

Tarzan: The Musical (2021 – Stage-to-Film Recording) Wikipedia Show more Would you like to know

Not a cinematic movie, but a filmed stage production from the Netherlands. Highlights the character’s ongoing European popularity.

The Lost City of Z (2016 – NOT a Tarzan film, but often confused) This non-Tarzan film about British explorer Percy Fawcett in the Amazon is not a Tarzan property, yet many viewers associate it due to jungle themes and period setting. 5. Upcoming & Cancelled Projects