Disney Animated Movies in Chronological Order

September 14, 2024

Disney has been a cornerstone of animated filmmaking since its inception, creating timeless stories and beloved characters that have become integral to popular culture. Here’s a journey through the magical world of Disney animated movies in chronological order.

S.No	Year	Movie Title
1	1937	Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
2	1940	Pinocchio
3	1940	Fantasia
4	1941	Dumbo
5	1942	Bambi
6	1950	Cinderella
7	1951	Alice in Wonderland
8	1953	Peter Pan
9	1955	Lady and the Tramp
10	1959	Sleeping Beauty
11	1961	One Hundred and One Dalmatians
12	1963	The Sword in the Stone
13	1967	The Jungle Book
14	1970	The Aristocats
15	1973	Robin Hood
16	1977	The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
17	1977	The Rescuers
18	1981	The Fox and the Hound
19	1985	The Black Cauldron
20	1986	The Great Mouse Detective
21	1988	Oliver & Company
22	1989	The Little Mermaid
23	1990	The Rescuers Down Under

1. La cenerentola (Cinderella), 1950

The first animated feature film of Disney was released in 1937 known as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This classic can be regarded as the first step to creating animated movies and defining Disney’s place among the competitors. It narrates the life of a princess Snow White who has to run away from her evil stepmother and has friendship with 7 dwarves.

2. Pinocchio (1940)

It is possibly one of the most famous fiction tales telling about PINOCCHIO – a wooden puppet who wants to become a real boy. This was also released in the year 1940 and it has received several acclaims especially that it was the first animated Disney film to be produced and also is memorable song was When You Wish Upon A Star.

3. Fantasia (1940)

Another great movie released in 1940s is “Fantasia” – a music-themed animated movie, in which animation is created to the tunes of classical music. Each segment has a different piece of music composed and orchestrated by Leopold Stokowski and the film has such scenes as Mickey Mouse as The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

4. Dumbo (1941)

The film “Dumbo” was another classic released in 1941 and was a tear jerker at that; it is about a baby elephant with big ears who learns how to fly. However, they also reveal that “Dumbo” despite its low-class animation is a rather emotional movie with great characters and plots.

5. Bambi (1942)

These include “Bambi” a 1942 American animated film that revolves on the life of a deer in the forest. People have a great reputation to this film and deserve it, as it viewers sensitive and inspiring story about life and death, existence and struggle.

6. Cinderella (1950)

Following the World War II, Disney came back with the “Cinderella” in 1950. This beautiful story of a young girl who has to face problems but with the help of fairy wand, or her fairy godmother as it may be, turned into the famous Disney movie.

7. Alice in Wonderland (1951)

In the year 1951, disney produced Alice in Wonderland that was based on the book written by Lewis carroll. The movie creatively recreates the whimsical and the absurdity of the Wonderland by use of bright colors and interesting characters.

8. Peter Pan (1953)

“Peter Pan “is an animated movie of Disney released in 1953 which narrates the story of the boy who never want to grow up and Neverland. It includes characters such as Tinker Bell And Captain Hook, these characters became a staple of Disney this movie made Disney famous.

9. Lady and the Tramp 1955.

Originally produced in the year 1955, “Lady and the Tramp” is a love story of a Cocker Spaniel- lady and a stray dog named Tramp. This film has probably one of the most memorable scenes in the animation movies history – the spaghetti scene.

10. Sleeping Beauty (1959)

“Sleeping Beauty” is one of the most famous animations from Disney released in 1959: its artistic features and the showiest antagonist, Maleficent, are unique in Disney universe. The film’s plot is associated with the plot of the fairy tale about the princess who was given a sleep enchanted one day before her sixteenth birthday.

11. One Hundred and One Dalmatians 1961.

The 1961 animated movie named “One Hundred and One Dalmatians’ tells the story that how Pongo and Perdita had to rescue their puppies from the cruel clutches of Cruella de Vil. This movie was quite innovative in terms of the approaches to its animation: it was drawn using the Xerox method.

12. The Sword in the Stone 1963.

The first is “The Sword in the Stone” made in 1963, in which the young King Arthur is under the tutelage of Merlin. It could be noted that this picture is amusing and fairytalke retelling of the Arthurian legend.

13. The Jungle Book (1967)

Debut in 1967, “The Jungle Book” is an animated movie that was based on the stories of Rudyard Kipling concerning the life of Mowgli, a young boy who lives with the wolves in the jungle. This movie contains good music and nice characters which are Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther etc.

14. The Aristocats (1970)

‘The Aristocats’ also released in 1970 is a film regarding Parisian cats who were kidnapped with the aim of being sold but planned an escape and are in search of their home. As for the characteristics, the main advantages of this movie are to be attributed to the simplicity of the main characters in addition to the appropriate jazzy music.

15. Robin Hood (1973)

The more recent animated production that Disney did was in the year 1973 and it was called “Robin Hood”, which is of course based on the legendary figure though all the characters in this movie are animals. It can be said that this film is the comedy with the memorable songs.

16. Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)

‘’The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’’ is an animated film from 1977 which consist of three parts based on the stories of A. A. Milne. It include the setting that was depicted in the movie which is the Hundred Acre Wood and the characters that were featured in the film.

17. The Rescuers (1977)

‘The Rescuers’ is a film that was produced in 1977 it narrates events involving two mice, Bernard and Bianca who have the responsibility of rescuing a girl who has been kidnapped. That is the reason behind its success, as audiences love a combination of action and sweet moments in the movie.

18. The Fox and The Hound – (1981)

The first animated movie, “The Fox and the Hound”, made in 1981 brings an upside-down friendship of a fox, named Tod, and a hound dog, Copper. Some of the significant elements that can be considered about this film are that it is an excellent example of the type of movies that can elicit powerful sentimental response from the viewers as well as being deserving of the focus because of the fact that it develops highly important themes like, for instance, prejudice and friendship.

19. The Black Cauldron (1985)

This animated movie was being officially produced in 1985, and compared to some of the prior Disney’s movies, is much darker and more mature one. Based on the story where a young boy by the name of Taran has to stop the Horned King from getting a magical cauldron.

20. The Great Mouse Detective or also known as Basil the Great Mouse Detective (1986)

The first one is called “The Great Mouse Detective” issued in 1986, it’s a detective film telling a story of Basil of Baker Street, a mouse detective who solves mysteries in Victorian London. Many consider the movie to be one of the best examples of a smart and touchingly funny concept as well as the film’s main characters.

21. Oliver & Company (1988)

This animated movie was produced in 1988 and the story is based on the novel “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens, but tells about the kitten named Oliver who becomes a part of pack of dogs living in New York. It is a modern age movie which also has songs incorporated in it.

22. The Little Mermaid (1989)

,”The Little Mermaid”, was the first movie of the so called era of Disney renaissance, a series of Disney animated movies which experienced a re-launch in 1989. It is based on disney animated movie about a mermaid named Ariel who wanted to be part of the human world so badly. They dancing songs and colorful cartoons made people would want to remember and thus brought a new life to Disney company.

23. Down Under (1990)

Disney also aired its first animated sequel in 1990 entitled “The Rescuers Down Under” where the characters Bernard and Bianca are on a mission to rescue a boy named Cody and a golden eagle named Marahute in Australia.

24. Beauty and the Beast, (1991)

“Beauty and the Beast” is one of the Disney films which was released in the year 1991 and was highly appreciated. It narrows down to the life of a young lady called Belle, who has the luck of coming to live with a prince who happens to be in human form but with a beast’s appearance due to a spell cast on him. It was a milestone in film-making because of the wonderful animation and the memorable tunes.

25. Aladdin (1992)

The movie entitled “Aladdin” was made in 1992 narrating a story of a young man from the streets who finds a lamp with a Genie inside. The famous animated full-length movie is loved for the bright plot, bright graphics, and the unique character voiced by Robin Williams — Genie.

26. The Lion King (1994)

Disney’s ‘The Lion King’, released in 1994 is one of the most beautiful movies ever produced by Disney. It is an animated movie centered on Simba, the young lion who was to be the king. The combination of the enchanting story, wonderful characters’ drawing, and a beautiful soundtrack make the film timeless.

27. Pocahontas (1995)

“Pocahontas” which came to the big screen in 1995 is based on the historical character of Pocahontas and her interactions with whites. It has received good recognition for its visuals and music, being an animated movie it was very colourful.

28. The Hunchback of Notre (1996)

Disney came up with animation movies based on books in 1996 and the first movie was the “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” based on Victor Hugo. In the aspect of thematics the movie discloses the problems of acceptance and justice with the help of a character, Quasimodo, a bell-ringer, who wants to travel around a world and see what is there beyond the cathedral.

29. Hercules (1997)

‘Hercules’ is a 1997 film, it is a comedy-action packed animated film based on the story of the legendary strong man of Greek mythology. Compared to the other Disney movies, the film’s animation, the songs are great and full of energy.

30. Mulan (1998)

One of the most famous animations is ‘’Mulan’’ released in 1998, tells the story of Chinese girl, who works as a warrior in the male’s disguise because her father is too old to be in the army. ‘Brave‘ is highly appreciated as the film with great heroine, stunning graphics and the best motivation story.

31. Tarzan (1999)

The animated film titled “Tarzan” was produced by Walt Disney Company and released in the year 1999; the plot refers to the man who was grown up among gorillas, but he has origin from the group of people. The film is considered to have eye popping animation and Phil Collins’ song topping soundtrack.

32. Fantasia 2000 (1999)

“Fantasia 2000,” a sequel to the original “Fantasia,” was released in 1999. It features new animated segments set to classical music, continuing Disney’s tradition of blending animation and music.

33. Dinosaur (2000)

In the year 2000, disney came up with the Dinosaur which is a live action background and animated dinosaurs on the screen. It is an animated movie that traces the life of an orphan dinosaur by the name Aladar who has to survive in the world inhabited by other dinosaurs.

34.The Emperor’s New Groove

Another animated film that came out in 2000 is that of “The Emperor’s New Groove” which is a comedy about an emperor who turns into a llama. The overall humour and the eclectic approach make the film one of those cult motion pictures.

35. Atlantis: This one is also a documentary, such as The Lost Empire (2001).

“Atlantis: “The Lost Empire”, produced in 2001, is a story of a young explorer Milo who goes in search of lost city of Atlantis. The story of the film can be described as exciting and dynamic, and the movie itself is rather interesting from the point of view of its animation.

36. Lilo & Stitch (2002)

Disney animated movie,”Lilo & Stitch,” produced in 2002, is the story of an only girl named Lilo and her monstrous pet which is an alien experiment called Stitch. It can therefore be noted that the film is acclaimed for being a romantic comedy movie with profound affectionate themes and peculiar characters.

37. Treasure Planet (2002)

”Treasure Planet,” which also came out in 2002, is another one of Disney’s animated movies, which is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” The movie brings futuristic elements into Disney animated movies, and thanks to its adventurous plot it is a significant addition to the Disney animated movies.

38. Brother Bear (2003)

“Brother Bear” was produced in 2003 and the kid-in-live Kenai, transformed into bear, travel in order to find himself. The cinematographic work can be best described as presented through the change concept and, therefore, the improvement of understanding.

39. Home on the Range (2004)

‘Home on the Range’ produced in 2004 can be viewed as a comedial western since its plot is about three cows trying to catch a gunman and save their farm. As most Disney films it is also amusing and the characters are unique and interesting.

40. Chicken Little (2005)

One of Jon’s works for a more young audience is a fairly recent “Chicken Little” which was put out in 2005 – it is a contemporary telling of an old fable where a young chicken fails to prevent an alien attack on his home town. It had humour and bright and cheerful setting thanks to animation.

41. Meet the Robinsons (2007)

The “Meet the Robinsons” is a motion picture produced in 2007 which revolves around a boy named Lewis, an inventor who unknowingly travels to the future where he is to meet his new family. The film is highly acclaimed because of the brilliant imagination of the storyline and the good message behind it.

42. Bolt (2008)

‘Bolt’ is the 2008 animated comedy where the lead character is a dog who thinks that he has power of ‘destructive waves’ cause he portrayed one in a show. He finds himself being shipped to New York City which he has to cross to look for his owner.

43. Disney Animation Studio’s The Princess and the Frog (2009).

In 2009, Disney continued with the princess movie in animation and an example of the new animation is “The Princess and the Frog” which is made in New Orleans. It is known and credited for its great animation, breathtaking music, and a powerful female character.

44. Tangled (2010)

One of the animated films by Disney animated is “Tangled” a film that was released in 2010 and pieces together the story of Rapunzel. The film is in the genre of animated film with some computer-animated is an excellent example of theShirley breastfeeding cartoon-image memorable story and exciting animation, and beautiful songs.

45. Winnie the Pooh (2011)

The new stories in ‘’Winnie the Pooh’ which was released in the year 2011 are new and the tales unfold in the Hundred Acre Wood. It is remarkable to note that the movie did not deviate far from the basic essence of the ‘Winnie the Pooh’ animated series of shorts.

46. Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

Nice animated film created in 2012 tells a story of a video game villain, who dreams about becoming the game hero. What make the movie is loved by many people are its inventive idea, interesting plot and touching theme.

47. Frozen (2013)

Trade-marked in 2013, “Frozen” was the story of two sisters, Elsa who had the mystical power of making ice and her younger sister Anna. This was possibly the most loved animated feature due to both beauty of animation, character development and the famous ‘Let It Go’ song.

48. Big Hero 6 (2014)

“Big Hero 6” that came out in 2014, is about a boy-Hiro, and his personal robot turned superhero, Baymax and their team. The movie came highly appreciated for the action, humor and the plot that people might find inspiring.

49. Zootopia (2016)

The recent movie is “Zootopia” which is released in 2016, it tells the story of a city where animals exist like human beings, a bunny cop and a fox who working together to expose the truth behind a conspiracy. The movie has received a lot of acclaim because of the delightful plot, brilliant graphics, and the message of the movie.

50. Moana (2016)

“Moana,” also released in 2016, follows a young Polynesian girl on a quest to save her people with the help of the demigod Maui. The film is celebrated for its beautiful animation, memorable music, and strong heroine.

51. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated movie Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ that was released in 2018 is the second movie in the series after ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ and this time Ralph and his friend Vanellope travel to the world of the internet. ruit is popular for several reasons including a creativetransportation of the world on the internet and an interesting and touching story.

52. Frozen II (2019)

‘Frozen II’ that came out in 2019 follows Elsa and Anna, and focuses on their quest in search of the source of magical powers in Elsa. As with most Pixar films, it is worth noting that the audience was delighted with the beautiful animation, the powerful feelings that the Filipinos are capable of, as well as the incredible music that they have put into the picture.

53. Raya And The Last Dragon released in this year 2021

“Raya and the Last Dragon” movie was produced in 2021, tells the story of a warrior girl, Raya, who will be on a mission to find the last dragon in order to save Kumandra. The movie is action packed, It has an incredible animation and follows the story of a strong and impulsive female character.

54. Encanto (2021)

Another movie released in 2021 is “Encanto” and it is about the family of Madrigals in which every person has a charm, but Miravel has none. People love the movie because of stunning visuals, touching plot, and catchy music with the song ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’.

55. Strange World (2022)

“Strange World” is an interstellar fantasy that was produced in 2022 and tells the story of a family of explorers going on a mission across unknown and otherworldly planet. The audience has responded well to the creativity incorporated in the film and the great animation used in it.

Disney has been producing animated movies since the first animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and the enchanting movie Encanto. Every film in this year-by-year guide proves how Disney progressed both artistically and narratively as well as its capacity to bring enchantment to the big screen.