Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast has officially taken the worldwide box office by storm, crossing a magical $. billion. With those kind of massive returns, it is no surprise that fans across Instagram, TikTok, and X are practically begging for a return to the enchanted castle.
Now, Belle herself is fueling the fire. Emma Watson has officially weighed in on the sequel chatter, sharing her very own clever premise for where the tale as old as time should go next, and fans are absolutely obsessed with her vision.
Emma Watson Wants Belle to Head Back to the Classroom
During a recent interview with Access Hollywood, Watson admitted she was completely unaware of the viral social media campaign demanding a follow-up film. However, she made it clear that she is absolutely on board to play the book-loving heroine once again.
“I would love to do a sequel,” Watson revealed, before pitching her own brilliant storyline for Belle’s next chapter.
“I always thought that Belle had become a teacher and she would run the library in the castle, and open it up to the village,” Watson shared. “This is where I was going.”
Considering that Belle’s emotional introduction to the castle’s massive library was a major turning point in her romance with the Beast, Watson’s pitch feels like a beautifully organic next step for the character.
Dan Stevens is Ready to Bring the Beast Back
Watson isn’t the only cast member dreaming of a return to the French countryside. Dan Stevens, who starred opposite Watson as the cursed prince, revealed he is also incredibly open to offers for a second film.
Even though his character happily transformed back into his human form at the emotional climax of the movie, Stevens joked that he still misses his furry counterpart.
“I would kind of like to bring the Beast back,” Stevens teased, proving he is just as attached to the magical mythos as the fans are.
Will Disney Make Beauty and the Beast Happen?
While the cast and the internet are fully united, the ultimate decision lies with the Mouse House. Disney’s production chief, Sean Bailey, previously stated that a prequel or a spinoff is the most likely route for the franchise, ruling out a direct sequel for the time being.
But with original composer Alan Menken and lyricist Tim Rice already proven to expand the world with gorgeous new songs like “Evermore,” fans are arguing online that the creative team has barely scratched the surface of what is possible.
If Disney does change its mind, they already have a perfect script concept ready to go, courtesy of Emma Watson herself. For now, fans will just have to keep streaming the soundtrack and crossing their fingers that magic strikes twice.
Unexpected Team-Up: Prince William and Emma Watson Unite for Change
Prince William had plenty to celebrate this weekend, but his latest public appearance quickly turned heads for a very different reason. After marking his 44th birthday and Father's Day with his family, the future king returned to royal duties—and made a surprisingly personal confession about the emotional toll of climate change.
William joined Hollywood stars Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch at a United for Wildlife forum in London, an initiative he launched with the Royal Foundation in 2013. The organization works around the world to combat wildlife trafficking, environmental crime, and the destruction of endangered species.
But it was William's candid admission about his own fears that stole the spotlight.
The Prince of Wales revealed that climate change has caused him "sleepless nights," admitting he has struggled with anxiety about what the future could look like. Yet instead of allowing those fears to overwhelm him, William said seeing real progress through conservation efforts has helped keep his environmental anxiety under control.
He also delivered a powerful message to business leaders, urging them to become the kind of leaders they admired when they were children. With technology and innovation transforming the world at an incredible pace, William challenged CEOs to use their influence to create meaningful change.
The event launched London Climate Action Week, with more royal appearances expected, including the Earthshot Prize assembly.
Emma Watson also delivered a surprising revelation of her own. The Harry Potter star highlighted the fashion industry's enormous environmental impact, pointing out that it produces more emissions than aviation and ranks behind only oil among major polluting industries.
Watson, who is also pursuing a doctorate in philosophy at Oxford, shared a hilarious story about mistakenly believing paparazzi were following her. After spotting photographers with telephoto lenses, she arranged a distraction and escaped through another exit. The twist? They weren't photographing her at all. They were waiting to capture a red kite.
Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch praised William as "a great guy" and urged businesses and individuals to recognize that they can still make a difference, even when global environmental challenges appear overwhelming.
With William, Watson, and Cumberbatch joining forces on the issue, the London forum delivered a clear message: the fight against environmental destruction is becoming impossible for the world's biggest names to ignore.
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