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Evolution of Disney Animation (1928–2025)

  • Steamboat Willie

    Steamboat Willie

    Disney released Steamboat Willie, the first cartoon with synchronized sound, introducing Mickey Mouse. It became a cultural milestone and marked the beginning of Disney’s animation empire.
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    The world’s first full-length animated feature film amazed audiences with its storytelling and visuals. It proved that animated movies could be both artistic and commercially successful.
  • Fantasia

    Fantasia

    An experimental masterpiece combining animation and classical music. Though risky at the time, it later became a beloved classic and showed Disney’s artistic ambition.
  • Cinderella

    Cinderella

    This fairy tale film helped Disney recover financially after World War II. Its success reestablished Disney as a leader in family entertainment.
  • The Jungle Book

    The Jungle Book

    The last animated film Walt Disney personally worked on before his death. Its catchy songs and fun characters made it an enduring classic.
  • The Little Mermaid

    The Little Mermaid

    Marked the start of the “Disney Renaissance,” a golden era of musicals. Audiences fell in love with Ariel’s story, and Disney returned to box-office success.
  • The Lion King

    The Lion King

    One of the most successful animated films ever, with unforgettable music and emotional storytelling. It became a worldwide cultural phenomenon.
  • Disney Buys Pixar

    Disney Buys Pixar

    Disney acquired Pixar, blending traditional animation history with groundbreaking computer animation. This partnership brought hits like Toy Story 3 and Up under Disney’s name.
  • Frozen

    Frozen

    A global phenomenon with the hit song Let It Go. The film’s message of sisterhood and love made it one of Disney’s most popular movies.
  • Encanto

    Encanto

    Celebrated for its representation of Colombian culture and diversity. The soundtrack, especially We Don’t Talk About Bruno, became a viral worldwide hit.
  • Wish

    Wish

    Released for Disney’s 100th anniversary, Wish honored the tradition of wishing upon a star. It blended classic hand-drawn style with modern CGI techniques.
  • Moana 2

    Moana 2

    Scheduled for release in November 2025, Moana 2 continues the story of Moana on a new adventure. It shows how Disney animation keeps evolving while staying connected to its storytelling roots.