Cruella

Set in 1970s London, Cruella follows Estella, a quick witted con artist who uses design and daring to carve out a place for herself amid a punk fueled fashion scene. She teams with two streetwise partners and the trio builds a life on the city's edges, stitching schemes with style and swagger. Estella’s bold eye for fabric catches the eye of a formidable Baroness, a fashion icon who rules the scene with elegance and menace. Their uneasy bond ignites a collision between ambition and identity, nudging Estella toward a fearless persona that blends risk with wit. In time the line between student and specialist grows blurrier, and a notorious name begins to emerge through couture and clever schemes.

Directed by Craig Gillespie, Cruella landed in 2021 as a live action prequel from Disney inspired by Dodie Smith's original work and the beloved 101 Dalmatians myth. Emma Stone stars as Estella and the Baroness is brought to life by Emma Thompson, with a season leaning into fashion spectacle. The release blended a theatrical push with streaming availability, illustrating Disney's contemporary approach to big budget live action features.

Visually the film made a bold mark with couture heavy sets and a rebellious 70s vibe that fed into fashion conversations, cosplay and social media chatter. The design echoes couture with a punk edge, and the film's costuming drew praise for its audacity. Emma Stone's take on Estella and the reinterpretation of Cruella left a fashionable imprint beyond the franchise's origins.

Critics praised the movie for its energy, color and humor, while it looks at identity and ambition within a cutthroat fashion world. The tone blends caper humor with a keen sense of style, trading weighty drama for fearless, stylish entertainment.

Box office numbers are not provided in the materials presently, so a precise worldwide take cannot be confirmed here at this time.