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The following is a list of animated feature films produced or released by The Walt Disney Company or its predecessor, Walt Disney Productions. The lists have been broken down categorically by sub-studio, etc.

Walt Disney Studios began work on animated short films in 1923. Then, in 1937, the studio released its first feature-length animated film with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and has continued to produce shorts, featurettes, and feature films to this day. Throughout the years, the studio has expanded its reach. Between collaborating with other studios to co-produce films to The Walt Disney Company distributing animated features produced by other companies, Walt Disney Studios no longer produces all their animated content under the Disney banner. Their most recent film, Winnie the Pooh, released in 2011, marks the studio's 51st feature-length animated film.

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[edit] Walt Disney Animation Studios

The following is a list of the animated films that were either entirely produced in-house by Walt Disney Productions prior to 1986, or were produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, formerly known as Walt Disney Feature Animation, after 1986.[1]

For advertising purposes, The Walt Disney Company began to affix numbers to each of the films in the late 1980s.[citation needed] Through this method, they could proclaim the film to be "Disney's X full-length animated film". When the numbering system was introduced, the group of films included became collectively known as the "Disney Animation Canon."[citation needed] Many film historians and animation fans refer to them as Disney "classics" or Disney "features". The numbering system remains today, as recent press releases for such products as the 20th anniversary edition of Oliver & Company,[2] as well as the opening and closing logos and marketing materials for Tangled,[3] still refer to the film's number.[4] Some foreign numbering systems of Disney Animated Classics exclude Dinosaur and include The Wild.[5] However, The Wild was not produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.

# Film Date of original release Notes
1 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 01937-12-21 December 21, 1937 (premiere)
February 4, 1938
2 Pinocchio 01940-02-07 February 7, 1940 (premiere)
February 9, 1940
3 Fantasia 01940-11-13 November 13, 1940 (premiere/roadshow)
January 29, 1941 (RKO roadshow)
January 8, 1942		 [note 1][note 2]
4 Dumbo 01941-10-23 October 23, 1941
5 Bambi 01942-08-13 August 13, 1942
6 Saludos Amigos 01942-08-24 August 24, 1942 (premiere)
February 6, 1943		 [note 1][note 2]
7 Three Caballeros, TheThe Three Caballeros 01944-12-21 December 21, 1944 (premiere)
February 3, 1945		 [note 1][note 2]
8 Make Mine Music 01946-04-20 April 20, 1946 (premiere)
August 15, 1946		 [note 1]
9 Fun and Fancy Free 01947-09-27 September 27, 1947 [note 1][note 2]
10 Melody Time 01948-05-27 May 27, 1948 [note 1][note 2]
11 Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, TheThe Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad 01949-10-05 October 5, 1949 [note 1]
12 Cinderella 01950-02-15 February 15, 1950 (premiere)
March 4, 1950
13 Alice in Wonderland 01951-07-26 July 26, 1951
14 Peter Pan 01953-02-05 February 5, 1953
15 Lady and the Tramp 01955-06-16 June 16, 1955 (premiere)
June 22, 1955		 [note 3]
16 Sleeping Beauty 01959-01-29 January 29, 1959 [note 4]
17 One Hundred and One Dalmatians 01961-01-25 January 25, 1961
18 Sword in the Stone, TheThe Sword in the Stone 01963-12-25 December 25, 1963
19 Jungle Book, TheThe Jungle Book 01967-10-18 October 18, 1967
20 Aristocats, TheThe Aristocats 01970-12-24 December 24, 1970
21 Robin Hood 01973-11-08 November 8, 1973
22 Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, TheThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 01977-03-11 March 11, 1977 [note 1][note 2]
23 Rescuers, TheThe Rescuers 01977-06-22 June 22, 1977
24 Fox and the Hound, TheThe Fox and the Hound 01981-07-10 July 10, 1981
25 Black Cauldron, TheThe Black Cauldron 01985-07-24 July 24, 1985 [note 4]
26 Great Mouse Detective, TheThe Great Mouse Detective 01986-07-02 July 2, 1986
27 Oliver & Company 01988-11-13 November 13, 1988 (premiere)
November 18, 1988
28 Little Mermaid, TheThe Little Mermaid 01989-11-14 November 14, 1989 (premiere)
November 17, 1989
29 Rescuers Down Under, TheThe Rescuers Down Under 01990-11-16 November 16, 1990
30 Beauty and the Beast 01991-11-13 November 13, 1991 [note 5][note 6]
31 Aladdin 01992-11-11 November 11, 1992
32 Lion King, TheThe Lion King 01994-06-15 June 15, 1994 [note 5][note 6]
33 Pocahontas 01995-06-16 June 16, 1995 (premiere)
June 23, 1995
34 Hunchback of Notre Dame, TheThe Hunchback of Notre Dame 01996-06-19 June 19, 1996 (premiere)
June 21, 1996
35 Hercules 01997-06-14 June 14, 1997 (premiere)
June 27, 1997
36 Mulan 01998-06-05 June 5, 1998 (premiere)
June 19, 1998
37 Tarzan 01999-06-12 June 12, 1999 (premiere)
June 18, 1999
38 Fantasia 2000 01999-12-17 December 17, 1999 (premiere)
January 1, 2000		 [note 1][note 2][note 5]
39 Dinosaur 02000-05-19 May 19, 2000 [note 2][note 7]
40 Emperor's New Groove, TheThe Emperor's New Groove 02000-12-10 December 10, 2000 (premiere)
December 15, 2000
41 Atlantis: The Lost Empire 02001-06-03 June 3, 2001 (premiere)
June 15, 2001
42 Lilo & Stitch 02002-06-16 June 16, 2002 (premiere)
June 21, 2002
43 Treasure Planet 02002-11-17 November 17, 2002 (premiere)
November 27, 2002		 [note 5]
44 Brother Bear 02003-10-20 October 20, 2003 (premiere)
October 24, 2003
45 Home on the Range 02004-03-21 March 21, 2004 (premiere)
April 2, 2004
46 Chicken Little 02005-10-30 October 30, 2005 (premiere)
November 4, 2005		 [note 6][note 7]
47 Meet the Robinsons 02007-03-30 March 30, 2007 [note 6][note 7]
48 Bolt 02008-11-21 November 21, 2008 [note 6][note 7]
49 Princess and the Frog, TheThe Princess and the Frog 02009-11-25 November 25, 2009 (premiere)
December 11, 2009
50 Tangled 02010-11-24 November 24, 2010 [note 6][note 7]
51 Winnie the Pooh 02011-07-15 July 15, 2011 [note 2]
52 Wreck-It Ralph 02012-11-02 November 2, 2012[6] [note 6][note 7][note 8]
53 Frozen 02013-11-27 November 27, 2013[7] [note 8]

It has been confirmed that Mickey Mouse and King of the Elves are also in the works.[8][9][10]

Notes:

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i These are "package films", releases made up of two or more short films with bridging sequences. Though some consider the package films to be only the six consecutive package films of the 1940s (numbers 6–11 above), the definition used here also includes both Fantasia and Fantasia 2000. Inclusion of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is unique since it contains three previously released featurettes.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i These films contain live-action scenes and/or sequences.
  3. ^ Lady and the Tramp was photographed simultaneously in both the regular Academy format and in CinemaScope. Both versions were released at the same time.
  4. ^ a b These two films were shot in the 70 mm Super Technirama process. Reduced 35 mm CinemaScope-compatible prints were released at the same time as the 70 mm versions.
  5. ^ a b c d These films were released or re-released in IMAX format in addition to their regular theatrical releases.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g These films were also released or re-released in a Disney Digital 3-D limited cinema version.
  7. ^ a b c d e f These films are computer-animation films.
  8. ^ a b Film is not yet released. Release date subject to change.

[edit] Films primarily live-action but partially animated

All of the following are live-action films and documentaries films that contain animated scenes or sequences.

# Film Date of original release Notes
1 Reluctant Dragon, TheThe Reluctant Dragon 01941-06-20 June 20, 1941 [note 1]
2 Victory Through Air Power 01943-07-17 July 17, 1943 [note 1][note 2]
3 Song of the South 01946-11-12 November 12, 1946
4 So Dear to My Heart 01948-11-29 November 29, 1948
5 Mary Poppins 01964-08-27 August 27, 1964
6 Bedknobs and Broomsticks 01971-11-11 November 11, 1971
7 Pete's Dragon 01977-11-03 November 3, 1977
8 Who Framed Roger Rabbit 01988-06-21 June 21, 1988 (premiere)
June 22, 1988		 [note 3]
9 Enchanted 02007-11-21 November 21, 2007

Notes:

  1. ^ a b Documentary film
  2. ^ Majority of the film animated, but not for purpose of entertainment
  3. ^ Released through Disney's Touchstone Pictures label

[edit] Other live-action films containing Disney animation

The following are live-action films produced by other studios, that contain animation scenes or sequences produced by Walt Disney.

# Film Date of original release Produced by Notes
1 Around the World with Douglas Fairbanks 01931-06-20 June 20, 1931 United Artists [note 1]
2 Hollywood Party 01934-06-01 June 1, 1934[11] Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [note 2]
3 Servants' Entrance 01934-09-26 September 26, 1934 20th Century Fox [note 3]
4 Cri Cri el grillito cantor 01963-12-12 December 12, 1963 (Mexico) Producciones Carlos Amador [note 4][note 5]

Notes:

  1. ^ Contains a sequence starring Mickey Mouse dancing, also stars Douglas Fairbanks
  2. ^ Contains an animated sequence introduced by Mickey Mouse entitled "The Hot-Chocolate Soldiers"
  3. ^ Contains a nightmare sequence produced by Walt Disney
  4. ^ Contains a sequence starring the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf
  5. ^ Not released theatrically in the United States

[edit] DisneyToon Studios

Main article: DisneyToon Studios

This is the complete list of DisneyToon Studios films which have had a theatrical release.

# Film Date of original release Notes
1 DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp 01990-08-03 August 3, 1990 [note 1]
2 Goofy Movie, AA Goofy Movie 01995-04-07 April 7, 1995 [note 1]
3 Doug's 1st Movie 01999-03-26 March 26, 1999 [note 1][note 2]
4 Tigger Movie, TheThe Tigger Movie 02000-02-11 February 11, 2000
5 Recess: School's Out 02001-02-16 February 16, 2001 [note 1]
6 Return to Never Land 02002-02-15 February 15, 2002
7 Jungle Book 2, TheThe Jungle Book 2 02003-02-14 February 14, 2003
8 Piglet's Big Movie 02003-03-21 March 21, 2003
9 Teacher's Pet 02004-01-16 January 16, 2004 [note 1]
10 Pooh's Heffalump Movie 02005-02-11 February 11, 2005
11 Bambi II 02006-01-26 January 26, 2006 (Argentina) [note 3]
12 Tinker Bell 02008-09-19 September 19, 2008 (Mexico) [note 3]
13 Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure 02009-09-03 September 3, 2009 (Argentina) [note 3]
14 Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue 02010-08-13 August 13, 2010 (UK) [note 3]

Notes:

  1. ^ a b c d e Produced under the banner Walt Disney Television Animation until 2003
  2. ^ Produced with Jumbo Pictures
  3. ^ a b c d Not released theatrically in the United States

[edit] Pixar Animation Studios

Main article: List of Pixar films

Disney now owns Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar has released or will release the following films:

# Film Date of original release Notes
1 Toy Story 01995-11-22 November 22, 1995 [note 1]
2 Bug's Life, AA Bug's Life 01998-11-25 November 25, 1998
3 Toy Story 2 01999-11-24 November 24, 1999 [note 1]
4 Monsters, Inc. 02001-11-02 November 2, 2001
5 Finding Nemo 02003-05-30 May 30, 2003
6 The Incredibles 02004-11-05 November 5, 2004
7 Cars 02006-06-09 June 9, 2006
8 Ratatouille 02007-06-29 June 29, 2007
9 WALL-E 02008-06-27 June 27, 2008 [note 2]
10 Up 02009-05-29 May 29, 2009 [note 1]
11 Toy Story 3 02010-06-18 June 18, 2010 [note 1][note 3]
12 Cars 2 02011-06-24 June 24, 2011 [note 1][note 3]
13 Brave 02012-06-22 June 22, 2012[12] [note 1][note 4]
14 Monsters University 02013-06-21 June 21, 2013[13] [note 1][note 4]
15 The Untitled Pixar Movie That Takes You Inside a Young Girl's Mind (TBA) [14] 02014-05-30 May 30, 2014 [note 4]
16 The Untitled Pixar Movie About Dinosaurs (TBA) [15][16] TBA [note 4]

Notes:

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Released or re-released in Disney Digital 3-D
  2. ^ Features live-action sequences
  3. ^ a b Released in IMAX 3-D
  4. ^ a b c d Not yet released, tentative release dates

[edit] Stop-motion films

The stop-motion makers Henry Selick and Tim Burton have worked on the following stop-motion films made by Disney.

# Film Date of original release Notes
1 Nightmare Before Christmas, TheThe Nightmare Before Christmas 01993-10-09 October 9, 1993 (premiere)
October 13, 1993		 [note 1][note 2][note 3]
2 James and the Giant Peach 01996-04-12 April 12, 1996 [note 2][note 4]
3 Frankenweenie 02012-10-05 October 5, 2012[17]
4 Untitled Henry Selick film 02013-10-04 October 4, 2013[18]

Notes:

  1. ^ Originally released by Disney through their Touchstone Pictures label
  2. ^ a b Includes animation by Skellington Productions
  3. ^ Released or re-released in a Disney Digital 3-D limited cinema version
  4. ^ Contains live-action shots

[edit] ImageMovers Digital

Main article: ImageMovers Digital

The following films were produced by ImageMovers Digital since its acquisition by Disney. However, Disney does not own earlier films made by ImageMovers Digital. All of the films below contain computer animated shots, and all were also released or re-released in a Disney Digital 3-D limited cinema version. ImageMovers Digital became defunct in 2011 because of the critical and financial disappointment of Mars Needs Moms.

# Film Date of original release Notes
1 Christmas Carol, AA Christmas Carol 02009-11-06 November 6, 2009
2 Mars Needs Moms 02011-03-11 March 11, 2011

[edit] Other animated films distributed by Disney

Unlike the films above that were made by Disney, the films below were only distributed by Disney.

[edit] Studio Ghibli

Main article: Studio Ghibli

In 1996, Disney signed a deal with Tokuma Shoten for distribution rights to the theatrical works of Studio Ghibli world-wide (excluding Asia except for Japan and Taiwan and excluding Grave of the Fireflies which was not published by Tokuma), including what then was the most recent film, Princess Mononoke. The deal later grew to include DVD rights and newer Ghibli movies - the English language release of Spirited Away won the 2001, 2002 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Studio Ghibli remains wholly independent of Disney and maintains strict creative control over the handling of the foreign language localization Disney produces.[19] All of the theatrical Ghibli back catalog originally included in the deal have since been released to DVD in North America (except Only Yesterday) and several other countries. The following films were given theatrical releases outside Japan by Disney and subsidiaries:

# Film Date of original release Date of Disney re-release Notes
1 Kiki's Delivery Service 01989-07-29 July 29, 1989 01998-05-23 May 23, 1998 [note 1]
2 Princess Mononoke 01997-07-12 July 12, 1997 01999-10-29 October 29, 1999 [note 2]
3 Spirited Away 02001-07-27 July 27, 2001 02002-09-20 September 20, 2002
4 Cat Returns, TheThe Cat Returns 02002-07-19 July 19, 2002 02003-05-02 May 2, 2003 [note 1]
5 Howl's Moving Castle 02004-11-20 November 20, 2004 02005-06-10 June 10, 2005
6 Ponyo 02008-07-19 July 19, 2008 02009-08-14 August 14, 2009
7 Tales from Earthsea 02006-07-29 July 29, 2006 02010-08-13 August 13, 2010
8 The Secret World of Arrietty 02010-07-17 July 17, 2010 02012-02-17 February 17, 2012 [note 3]
9 From up on Poppy Hill 02011-07-16 July 16, 2011 TBA [note 4]

Notes:

  1. ^ a b Limited premiere and limited distribution
  2. ^ Released by Disney through Miramax Films
  3. ^ Not yet released, tentative release dates
  4. ^ Not yet released, tentative release dates

[edit] Animated features produced by outside/third-party studios

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# Film Date of original release Produced by Notes
1 Brave Little Toaster, TheThe Brave Little Toaster 01987-07-10 July 10, 1987 Hyperion Pictures
The Kushner-Locke Company		 [note 1]
2 Thief and the Cobbler, TheThe Thief and the Cobbler (Arabian Knight) 01995-08-25 August 25, 1995 Richard Williams Productions [note 1][note 2][note 3]
3 Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars, TheThe Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars 01998-05-18 May 18, 1998 Hyperion Pictures
The Kushner-Locke Company		 [note 1]
4 Manuelita 01999-02-14 February 14, 1999 García Ferré Entertainment
Megatrix S.A.U.		 [note 1][note 4]
5 Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue, TheThe Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue 01999-05-19 May 19, 1999 Hyperion Pictures
The Kushner-Locke Company		 [note 1]
6 Pokémon 4Ever 02002-10-11 October 11, 2002 The Pokémon Company
Shogakukan
4Kids Entertainment		 [note 1][note 2][note 5]
7 Pokémon Heroes 02003-05-16 May 16, 2003 The Pokémon Company
Shogakukan
4Kids Entertainment		 [note 1][note 2][note 5]
8 Valiant 02005-08-19 August 19, 2005 Vanguard Animation [note 1][note 6]
9 Wild, TheThe Wild 02006-04-14 April 14, 2006 C.O.R.E. Feature Animation [note 6][note 7]
10 Uma Aventura no Tempo 02007-02-16 February 16, 2007 Miravista
The Walt Disney Company Latin-America Pvt. Ltd.		 [note 6][note 7]
11 Roadside Romeo 02008-10-24 October 24, 2008 Yash Raj Films
The Walt Disney Company India Pvt. Ltd.		 [note 6][note 7]
12 Gnomeo & Juliet 02011-02-11 February 11, 2011 Rocket Pictures
Starz Animation		 [note 1][note 6][note 8]

Notes:

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Released by Disney in North America
  2. ^ a b c Released by Disney through their Miramax Films company
  3. ^ Released by Disney in Japan
  4. ^ Released by Disney in Argentina
  5. ^ a b Released by Disney in Australia and United Kingdom
  6. ^ a b c d e Computer animated
  7. ^ a b c Released by Disney worldwide
  8. ^ Released through Disney's Touchstone Pictures label

[edit] See also

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[edit] References

  1. ^ "Walt Disney Animated Films - History". Walt Disney Animation Studios. http://www.disneyanimation.com/aboutus/history.html. 
  2. ^ "Oliver & Company: 20th Anniversary Edition" (Press release). Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, Inc. via UltimateDisney.com. 2008-10-20. http://www.ultimatedisney.com/oliverandcompany-pressrelease-0203.html. Retrieved 2009-06-03. 
  3. ^ Tangled: Count Up to 50th Animated Motion Picture on YouTube (official posting by Walt Disney Animation Studios; contains images from films 1-50 by number, ends with special "50th Animated Motion Picture" closing logo used for Tangled)
  4. ^ Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia, Third Edition, by Dave Smith, page 33
  5. ^ http://www.magicmovies.se/filmkategori.asp?id=1 MagicMovies], The most comprehensive database of Disney movies in Swedish. The Wild is listed as number 46.
  6. ^ Disney Announces CG Comedy Adventure Wreck-It Ralph. . ComingSoon.net (Walt Disney Animation Studios). June 13, 2011. http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=78576. Retrieved June 13, 2011. 
  7. ^ "Disney Animation Schedules Frozen For November 2013". ComingSoon. December 22, 2011. http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=85436. Retrieved December 22, 2011. 
  8. ^ Connelly, Brendon (2011-03-24). "SCOOP: Mickey Mouse’s First Feature Length Film Being Developed At Disney". Bleeding Cool. http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/03/24/scoop-mickey-mouses-first-feature-length-film-being-developed-at-disney/. Retrieved 2011-03-24. 
  9. ^ The Walt Disney Studios Rolls Out Slate of 10 New Animated Motion Pictures Through 2012. . PR Newswire (The Walt Disney Studios). April 8, 2008. http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-08-2008/0004789174. Retrieved June 4, 2011. 
  10. ^ Connelly, Brendon (August 3, 2010). "Disney Futures – Including The On-Again King Of the Elves". Bleeding Cool. http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/08/03/disney-futures-including-the-on-again-king-of-the-elves/. Retrieved November 26, 2010. 
  11. ^ "Hot Choc'lit Soldiers". disneyshorts.org. http://www.disneyshorts.org/shorts.aspx?shortID=206. Retrieved August 4, 2011. 
  12. ^ "BBC News". April 23, 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8639142.stm. Retrieved April 23, 2012. 
  13. ^ "Monsters University Pushed to 2013". movieweb.com. April 4, 2011. http://www.movieweb.com/news/monsters-university-pushed-to-2013. Retrieved April 4, 2011. 
  14. ^ Sciretta, Peter (August 20, 2011). "Pete Docter To Direct Pixar Movie Set Inside The Mind (D23 Expo)". SlashFilm. http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-pete-docters-movie-mind/. Retrieved August 21, 2011. 
  15. ^ Sciretta, Peter (August 20, 2011). "Pixar Announces Dinosaur Movie for Holiday 2013 (D23 Expo)". SlashFilm. http://www.slashfilm.com/pixar-announces-dinosaur-movie-holiday-2013-d23-expo/. Retrieved August 21, 2011. 
  16. ^ "Disney Animation Schedules Frozen For November 2013". ComingSoon. December 22, 2011. http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=85436. Retrieved December 22, 2011. 
  17. ^ Fischer, Russ (August 9, 2010). "Disney Sets 2012 Release Dates For John Carter of Mars and Frankenweenie". http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/08/09/disney-sets-2012-release-dates-for-john-carter-of-mars-and-frankenweenie/. Retrieved August 4, 2011. 
  18. ^ Goldberg, Matt (August 6, 2011). "Disney Setting Marvel and Pixar Mystery Films for 2014; New Henry Selick Film on October 4, 2013". Collider. Collider. http://collider.com/marvel-pixar-disney-2014-release-dates/108082/. Retrieved August 6, 2011. 
  19. ^ http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/disney/
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