Emma Watson Proves She’s the Perfect Belle! Disney Drops Magic-Filled First Look at ‘Bonjour’ Musical Number

Get ready to have “Bonjour” stuck in your head all day long!

Disney just gave fans the ultimate gift by releasing a brand-new, extended look at the upcoming live-action Beauty and the Beast, and the internet is officially losing its mind. The clip features the film’s iconic opening number, “Belle,” and it’s providing the most proof yet that Emma Watson was born to play this role.

For months, the biggest question on every Disney devotee’s mind has been: Can Hermione Granger actually sing?

While we’ve had tiny snippets in previous TV spots, this new footage offers a deep dive into Watson’s musical debut. Taking over for the legendary Paige O’Hara—who voiced the character in the animated classic—is no easy feat, but Watson is holding her own with a charm that is uniquely her own.

In the viral clip, we see Watson’s Belle drifting through her “poor provincial town” as the villagers go about their morning routines.

The choreography is slick, stylized, and perfectly captures the theatrical magic that director Bill Condon is known for. Belle stops briefly for some polite conversation, but her heart is clearly elsewhere—specifically, on returning a borrowed copy of Romeo and Juliet.

Fans on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok are already praising the “Disneyfied” aesthetic. “It feels like a Broadway stage brought to life,” one fan commented. “Emma’s voice is so sweet and pure, it perfectly fits this version of Belle!”

The timing of the clip couldn’t be more perfect, as the high-stakes press tour officially kicked off today in none other than Paris.

Watson was joined by her Beast, Dan Stevens, along with Luke Evans (Gaston) and Josh Gad (LeFou) for a stunning photo op in the City of Light. Legendary composer Alan Menken was also in attendance, reminding everyone that his full, Oscar-winning score is the heartbeat of this new film.

Menken has collaborated with Tim Rice to bring even more musical magic to the table, including brand-new songs that will sit alongside the classics we all grew up with.

With the official soundtrack release just over two weeks away, the hype is reaching a fever pitch. We’ve already heard a tiny teaser of Emma Thompson’s take on the titular “Beauty and the Beast” track, but this new Belle clip has fans hungry for more.

The big question now? When do we get to hear Ewan McGregor’s “Be Our Guest”?

If the “Belle” sequence is any indication, Condon is leaning into the fantasy and frivolity of the original story, opting for a heightened, theatrical world rather than trying to make th-century France too “realistic.”

It’s a move that seems to be paying off, as the film looks like a faithful, yet fresh, love letter to the animated masterpiece.

As the promotion ramps up, we expect plenty more viral moments to drop before the film finally hits theaters. One thing is for sure: Emma Watson has officially arrived, and she’s ready to invite us all to be her guest.

Would you like me to track down the full list of new songs Alan Menken wrote for the film so you can see what’s being added to the classic score?