List of Disney theatrical animated features

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This is a list of theatrical animated feature films released by The Walt Disney Studios, the film division of The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Productions 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. This list includes films produced by Disney-owned studios (WDAS and Pixar) and films produced by non-Disney owned studios.

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Animated films produced by Disney-owned studios [edit]

Walt Disney Animation Studios [edit]

Main article: List of Walt Disney Animation Studios films

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, these films were numbered during the late 1980s.[citation needed] Through this method, they could proclaim the film to be "Disney's nth full-length animated film". Many film historians and animation fans[who?] refer to these numbered films 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]

# Film Date of original release Notes
1 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 01937-12-21December 21, 1937 (premiere)
February 4, 1938
2 Pinocchio 01940-02-07February 7, 1940
3 Fantasia 01940-11-13November 13, 1940 (premiere/roadshow)
January 29, 1941 (RKO roadshow)
January 8, 1942		 [note 1][note 2]
4 Dumbo 01941-10-23October 23, 1941
5 Bambi 01942-08-13August 13, 1942
6 Saludos Amigos 01942-08-24August 24, 1942 (premiere)
February 6, 1943		 [note 1][note 2]
7 Three Caballeros, TheThe Three Caballeros 01944-12-21December 21, 1944 (premiere)
February 3, 1945		 [note 1][note 2]
8 Make Mine Music 01946-04-20April 20, 1946 [note 1]
9 Fun and Fancy Free 01947-09-27September 27, 1947 [note 1][note 2]
10 Melody Time 01948-05-27May 27, 1948 [note 1][note 2]
11 Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, TheThe Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad 01949-10-05October 5, 1949 [note 1]
12 Cinderella 01950-02-15February 15, 1950
13 Alice in Wonderland 01951-07-26July 26, 1951
14 Peter Pan 01953-02-05February 5, 1953
15 Lady and the Tramp 01955-06-16June 16, 1955 (premiere)
June 22, 1955		 [note 3]
16 Sleeping Beauty 01959-01-29January 29, 1959 [note 4]
17 One Hundred and One Dalmatians 01961-01-25January 25, 1961
18 Sword in the Stone, TheThe Sword in the Stone 01963-12-25December 25, 1963
19 Jungle Book, TheThe Jungle Book 01967-10-18October 18, 1967
20 Aristocats, TheThe Aristocats 01970-12-24December 24, 1970
21 Robin Hood 01973-11-08November 8, 1973
22 Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, TheThe Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 01977-03-11March 11, 1977 [note 1][note 2]
23 Rescuers, TheThe Rescuers 01977-06-22June 22, 1977
24 Fox and the Hound, TheThe Fox and the Hound 01981-07-10July 10, 1981
25 Black Cauldron, TheThe Black Cauldron 01985-07-24July 24, 1985 [note 4]
26 Great Mouse Detective, TheThe Great Mouse Detective 01986-07-02July 2, 1986
27 Oliver & Company 01988-11-13November 13, 1988 (premiere)
November 18, 1988
28 Little Mermaid, TheThe Little Mermaid 01989-11-14November 14, 1989 (premiere)
November 17, 1989
29 Rescuers Down Under, TheThe Rescuers Down Under 01990-11-16November 16, 1990
30 Beauty and the Beast 01991-11-22November 22, 1991 [note 5][note 6]
31 Aladdin 01992-11-25November 25, 1992
32 Lion King, TheThe Lion King 01994-06-15June 15, 1994 (premiere)
June 24, 1994		 [note 5][note 6]
33 Pocahontas 01995-06-16June 16, 1995 (premiere)
June 23, 1995
34 Hunchback of Notre Dame, TheThe Hunchback of Notre Dame 01996-06-19June 19, 1996 (premiere)
June 21, 1996
35 Hercules 01997-06-14June 14, 1997 (premiere)
June 27, 1997
36 Mulan 01998-06-05June 5, 1998 (premiere)
June 19, 1998		 WDFA Florida[5]
37 Tarzan 01999-06-12June 12, 1999 (premiere)
June 18, 1999
38 Fantasia 2000 01999-12-17December 17, 1999 (premiere)
January 1, 2000		 [note 1][note 2][note 5]
39 Dinosaur 02000-05-19May 19, 2000 [note 2][note 7]
40 Emperor's New Groove, TheThe Emperor's New Groove 02000-12-10December 10, 2000 (premiere)
December 15, 2000
41 Atlantis: The Lost Empire 02001-06-03June 3, 2001 (premiere)
June 15, 2001
42 Lilo & Stitch 02002-06-16June 16, 2002 (premiere)
June 21, 2002		 WDFA Florida[5]
43 Treasure Planet 02002-11-17November 17, 2002 (premiere)
November 27, 2002		 [note 5]
44 Brother Bear 02003-10-20October 20, 2003 (premiere)
November 1, 2003		 WDFA Florida[5]
45 Home on the Range 02004-03-21March 21, 2004 (premiere)
April 2, 2004
46 Chicken Little 02005-10-30October 30, 2005 (premiere)
November 4, 2005		 [note 6][note 7]
47 Meet the Robinsons 02007-03-30March 30, 2007 [note 6][note 7]
48 Bolt 02008-11-21November 21, 2008 [note 6][note 7]
49 Princess and the Frog, TheThe Princess and the Frog 02009-11-25November 25, 2009 (premiere)
December 11, 2009
50 Tangled 02010-11-24November 24, 2010 [note 6][note 7]
51 Winnie the Pooh 02011-07-15July 15, 2011 [note 2]
52 Wreck-It Ralph 02012-11-02November 2, 2012[6] [note 6][note 7]
53 Frozen 02013-11-27November 27, 2013[7][8] [note 6][note 7][note 8]
54 Big Hero 6 02014-11-07November 7, 2014[9][10] [note 6][note 7][note 8]

Features in development include a Mickey Mouse feature film [11] and King of the Elves, based on a Philip K. Dick short story.[12][13]

Partially animated live action films [edit]

# Film Date of original release Notes
1 Reluctant Dragon, TheThe Reluctant Dragon 01941-06-20June 20, 1941 [note 9]
2 Victory Through Air Power 01943-07-17July 17, 1943 [note 9][note 10]
3 Song of the South 01946-11-12November 12, 1946
4 So Dear to My Heart 01948-11-29November 29, 1948
5 Mary Poppins 01964-08-27August 27, 1964
6 Bedknobs and Broomsticks 01971-10-07October 7, 1971
7 Pete's Dragon 01977-11-03November 3, 1977
8 Who Framed Roger Rabbit 01988-06-21June 21, 1988 (premiere)
June 22, 1988		 [note 11]
9 Enchanted 02007-11-21November 21, 2007

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 h i These films were also released or re-released in a Disney Digital 3-D limited cinema version.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h These films are computer-animated films.
  8. ^ a b Film is not yet released. Release date subject to change.
  9. ^ a b Documentary film
  10. ^ Majority of the film animated, but not for purpose of entertainment
  11. ^ Released through Disney's Touchstone Pictures label

DisneyToon Studios [edit]

Main article: DisneyToon Studios

The following DisneyToon Studios films have had, or are planned to have, a theatrical release.

# Film Date of original release Notes
1 DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp 01990-08-03August 3, 1990 [note 1]
2 Goofy Movie, AA Goofy Movie 01995-04-07April 7, 1995 [note 1]
3 Doug's 1st Movie 01999-03-26March 26, 1999 [note 1][note 2]
4 Tigger Movie, TheThe Tigger Movie 02000-02-11February 11, 2000 [note 1]
5 Recess: School's Out 02001-02-16February 16, 2001 [note 1]
6 Return to Never Land 02002-02-15February 15, 2002 [note 1]
7 Jungle Book 2, TheThe Jungle Book 2 02003-02-14February 14, 2003
8 Piglet's Big Movie 02003-03-21March 21, 2003
9 Teacher's Pet 02004-01-16January 16, 2004
10 Pooh's Heffalump Movie 02005-02-11February 11, 2005
11 Bambi II 02006-01-26January 26, 2006 (Argentina) [note 3]
12 Tinker Bell 02008-09-19September 19, 2008 (Mexico) [note 3]
13 Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure 02009-09-03September 3, 2009 (Argentina) [note 3]
14 Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue 02010-08-13August 13, 2010 (UK) [note 3]
15 Tinker Bell and the Secret of the Wings 02012-08-31August 31, 2012 (United States: limited) [note 4]
16 Planes[14] 02013-08-09August 9, 2013

Notes:

  1. ^ a b c d e f Produced under the banner Walt Disney Television Animation
  2. ^ Produced with Jumbo Pictures
  3. ^ a b c d Not released theatrically in the United States
  4. ^ Released as a limited release.

Pixar Animation Studios [edit]

Main article: List of Pixar films

Pixar Animation Studios, a subsidiary of Disney, has released or will release the following films:

# Film Date of original release Notes
1 Toy Story 01995-11-22November 22, 1995 [note 1]
2 Bug's Life, AA Bug's Life 01998-11-25November 25, 1998
3 Toy Story 2 01999-11-24November 24, 1999 [note 1]
4 Monsters, Inc. 02001-11-02November 2, 2001 [note 1]
5 Finding Nemo 02003-05-30May 30, 2003 [note 1]
6 The Incredibles 02004-11-05November 5, 2004
7 Cars 02006-06-09June 9, 2006
8 Ratatouille 02007-06-29June 29, 2007
9 WALL-E 02008-06-27June 27, 2008 [note 2]
10 Up 02009-05-29May 29, 2009 [note 1]
11 Toy Story 3 02010-06-18June 18, 2010 [note 1][note 3]
12 Cars 2 02011-06-24June 24, 2011 [note 1][note 3]
13 Brave 02012-06-22June 22, 2012[15] [note 1]
14 Monsters University 02013-06-21June 21, 2013[16] [note 1][note 4]
15 The Good Dinosaur [8][17][18] 02014-05-30May 30, 2014 [note 4]
16 Inside Out [19] June 19, 2015 [18] [note 4]
17 Finding Dory [20] November 25, 2015 [note 4]

[21]
18 Untitled Pixar movie set in the world of Dia de los Muertos[18] 2016 [note 4][22]


Notes:

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i 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 e Film is not yet released. Release date subject to change.

Stop-motion films [edit]

The stop-motion makers Henry Selick and Tim Burton have worked on the following stop-motion films that have been released or distributed by Disney.

# Film Date of original release Notes
1 Nightmare Before Christmas, TheThe Nightmare Before Christmas 01993-10-09October 9, 1993 (premiere)
October 29, 1993		 [note 1][note 2][note 3]
2 James and the Giant Peach 01996-04-12April 12, 1996 [note 2][note 4]
3 Frankenweenie 02012-10-05October 5, 2012[23] [note 3]

Notes:

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

ImageMovers Digital [edit]

Main article: ImageMovers

The following films were produced by ImageMovers Digital, a film studio run by Robert Zemeckis' ImageMovers and Disney. Both of the films below are computer animated, and were also released in Disney Digital 3-D versions. Following the poor box office performance of Mars Needs Moms, Disney closed ImageMovers Digital.

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

Animated features produced by non-Disney studios [edit]

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

Studio Ghibli [edit]

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.[24] 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 01989-07-29July 29, 1989 01998-05-23May 23, 1998 [note 1]
2 Princess Mononoke 01997-07-12July 12, 1997 01999-10-29October 29, 1999 [note 2]
3 Spirited Away 02001-07-27July 27, 2001 02002-09-20September 20, 2002
4 Cat Returns, TheThe Cat Returns 02002-07-19July 19, 2002 02003-05-02May 2, 2003 [note 1]
5 Howl's Moving Castle 02004-11-20November 20, 2004 02005-06-10June 10, 2005
6 Ponyo 02008-07-19July 19, 2008 02009-08-14August 14, 2009
7 Tales from Earthsea 02006-07-29July 29, 2006 02010-08-13August 13, 2010
8 The Secret World of Arrietty 02010-07-17July 17, 2010 02012-02-17February 17, 2012
9 From Up on Poppy Hill 02011-07-16July 16, 2011 02013-03-15March 15, 2013

Notes:

  1. ^ a b Limited premiere and limited distribution
  2. ^ Released by Disney through Miramax Films

Animated features produced by other non-Disney owned studios [edit]

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# Film Date of original release Produced by Notes
1 Tron 01982-07-09July 9, 1982 Lisberger Studios [note 1]
2 Brave Little Toaster, TheThe Brave Little Toaster 01987-07-10July 10, 1987 Hyperion Pictures
The Kushner-Locke Company		 [note 2]
3 Thief and the Cobbler, TheThe Thief and the Cobbler (Arabian Knight) 01995-08-25August 25, 1995 Richard Williams Productions [note 2][note 3][note 4]
4 Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars, TheThe Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars 01998-05-18May 18, 1998 Hyperion Pictures
The Kushner-Locke Company		 [note 2]
5 Manuelita 01999-02-14February 14, 1999 García Ferré Entertainment
Megatrix S.A.U.		 [note 2][note 5]
6 Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue, TheThe Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue 01999-05-19May 19, 1999 Hyperion Pictures
The Kushner-Locke Company		 [note 2]
7 Pokémon 4Ever 02002-10-11October 11, 2002 The Pokémon Company
Shogakukan
4Kids Entertainment		 [note 2][note 3][note 6]
8 Pokémon Heroes 02003-05-16May 16, 2003 The Pokémon Company
Shogakukan
4Kids Entertainment		 [note 2][note 3][note 6]
9 Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys 02005-02-15February 15, 2005 The Pokémon Company
Miramax Films
10 Valiant 02005-08-19August 19, 2005 Vanguard Animation [note 2][note 7]
11 Wild, TheThe Wild 02006-04-14April 14, 2006 C.O.R.E. Feature Animation [note 7][note 8]
12 Uma Aventura no Tempo 02007-02-16February 16, 2007 Miravista
The Walt Disney Company Latin-America Pvt. Ltd.		 [note 7][note 8]
13 Roadside Romeo 02008-10-24October 24, 2008 Yash Raj Films
The Walt Disney Company India Pvt. Ltd.		 [note 7][note 8]
14 Gnomeo & Juliet 02011-02-11February 11, 2011 Rocket Pictures
Starz Animation		 [note 2][note 7][note 9]
15 Arjun: The Warrior Prince 02012-05-25May 25, 2012 UTV Motion Pictures
ShowMaker Pictures		 [note 7][note 8]

Notes:

  1. ^ Combing live-action and animation
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Released by Disney in North America
  3. ^ a b c Released by Miramax Films which was a subsidiary of Disney at the time of release
  4. ^ Released by Disney in Japan
  5. ^ Released by Disney in Argentina
  6. ^ a b Released by Disney in Australia and United Kingdom
  7. ^ a b c d e f Computer animated
  8. ^ a b c d Released by Disney outside North america
  9. ^ Released through Disney's Touchstone Pictures label

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References [edit]

  1. ^ "Walt Disney Animated Films - History". Walt Disney Animation Studios. 
  2. ^ "Oliver & Company: 20th Anniversary Edition" (Press release). Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, Inc. via UltimateDisney.com. 2008-10-20. 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
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  7. ^ Kit, Borys (June 11, 2012). "Disney's 'Frozen' to Thaw in November 2013". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 13, 2012. 
  8. ^ a b "Disney Animation Schedules Frozen For November 2013". ComingSoon. December 22, 2011. Retrieved December 22, 2011. 
  9. ^ Ellwood, Gregory (October 15, 2012). "Disney sets new 'Saving Mr. Banks,' 'Phineas and Ferb' and Pixar movie release dates". HitFix. Retrieved October 16, 2012. 
  10. ^ Connelly, Brendon (February 23, 2013). "Disney And Marvel’s Big Hero 6 Animated Movie Given November 2014 Release Date". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved February 24, 2013. 
  11. ^ Connelly, Brendon (2011-03-24). "SCOOP: Mickey Mouse’s First Feature Length Film Being Developed At Disney". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2011-03-24. 
  12. ^ "The Walt Disney Studios Rolls Out Slate of 10 New Animated Motion Pictures Through 2012". PR Newswire (Press release). The Walt Disney Studios. April 8, 2008. Retrieved June 4, 2011. 
  13. ^ Connelly, Brendon (August 3, 2010). "Disney Futures – Including The On-Again King Of the Elves". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved November 26, 2010. 
  14. ^ Disney Sets Cars Spinoff Planes for a Theatrical Release
  15. ^ "BBC News". April 23, 2010. Retrieved April 23, 2012. 
  16. ^ "Monsters University Pushed to 2013". movieweb.com. April 4, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2011. 
  17. ^ Sciretta, Peter (August 20, 2011). "Pixar Announces Dinosaur Movie for Holiday 2013 (D23 Expo)". SlashFilm. Retrieved August 21, 2011. 
  18. ^ a b c Dickey, Josh (April 24, 2012). "Pixar announces Latin-themed feature". Variety. Retrieved April 24, 2012. 
  19. ^ Sciretta, Peter (August 20, 2011). "Pete Docter To Direct Pixar Movie Set Inside The Mind (D23 Expo)". SlashFilm. Retrieved August 21, 2011. 
  20. ^ "Finding Nemo: Director signs up for sequel - BBC News". Retrieved July 18, 2012. 
  21. ^ "Title Image And Plot Details – Pixar’s Finding Dory, The Sequel To Finding Nemo". Retrieved April 02, 2013. 
  22. ^ "New Art From Pixar's Upcoming Films!". ComingSoon.net. December 31, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2013. 
  23. ^ Fischer, Russ (August 9, 2010). "Disney Sets 2012 Release Dates For John Carter of Mars and Frankenweenie". Retrieved August 4, 2011. 
  24. ^ http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/disney/

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