A few thoughts...
Geez, does Disney have to remake everything? Didn’t the original win the Best Picture Oscar (when that actually meant something)? How do you improve on that?
Tobacco cigarette use among teens in the U.S. has been on decline for decades. They’re into pot and vaping. I seriously doubt that a Spielberg flick is going to persuade anyone to take up the habit.
Disney to make a movie idolizing gang bangers and their concern is that youths may take up smoking.