Why does Genie rewear the cuffs?
At the end of Disney's Aladdin, Aladdin frees Genie with his last wish, and the cuffs, that are presumably keeping Genie imprisoned, vanish.
These cuffs are still not present when Genie leaves to see the world.
However
When Genie returns in Return of Jafar, the cuffs are back.
They are also present in the second sequel The King of Thieves and in the TV series too.
As far as I am aware, Genie is a free Genie in all these subsequent appearances.
Is there any reason for Genie still wearing cuffs after he has been freed by Aladdin?
Best Answer
Aesthetically, I like Genie with cuffs more than Genie without them.
It also serves a visual purpose when we see Genie's dismembered hands doing things by themselves (which happens on several occasions), and the cuffs provide a nice visual cutoff for his hands (literally).
This seems to be a real world consideration, as opposed to having a justification in the fictional universe. Genie's character design would have regressed if the cuffs had been removed.
Presumably, sequels hadn't been considered before the Aladdin story (including Genie losing the cuffs) was finalized, and it simply wasn't considered for future compatibility.
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What does the Genie have on his wrists?
Consequentially, he faces the wrath of the well guardian, Nyx, for his thievery by being enslaved as a genie and he finds himself inside a genie bottle, with golden bracelets on his wrists as a symbol of his enslavement.Why did the genie lose his powers?
The animated movie sees Genie use his freedom to travel the world. In Aladdin 2019, Genie becomes a full-on human instead of merely being given freedom; his physical change means that he loses his blue form and magic abilities, leading to him taking on a brand new life.How does Genie still have his powers?
In popular culture, freed genies always retain their powers. In myth, Jinn are magical creatures, and their enslavement only limits when and why they can use their powers. In Disney, Genie isn't given much back story of how or why he became an enslaved genie or gained his powers.Does Genie keep his powers after being freed?
His powers are lessened by his own admission, as a freed genie is less powerful than one bound to a lamp, though he still retains several of his abilities, most notably shapeshifting, flight, and conjuration.Why Is Genie The Last Of His Kind? | Aladdin Explained!
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