Oz the Great and Powerful
In 2013, Walt Disney Pictures released a spiritual prequel titled "Oz the Great and Powerful". It was directed by Sam Raimi and starred James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams. It was the second film based on Baum's "Oz" series to be produced by Disney, after "Return to Oz". It was a commercial success but received a mixed reception from critics.