Disney Movies Released in 2000
The year 2000 was a significant year for Disney, with the release of several successful films that would go on to become classics in the Disney franchise. Here are some of the Disney movies released in 2000:
I. The Lion King (July 19, 2000)
- A New Classic, the 25th animated Disney film, was released in theaters on July 19, 2000.
- Hakuna Matata, the iconic song and character created for the film, became a huge hit and remains a fan favorite to this day.
- Simba, the main character of the film, was voiced by Matthew Broderick and Jeremy Irons.
- The Lion King was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $968 million worldwide.
II. Mulan (June 16, 2000)
- A bold new direction, the Disney animated film Mulan was released in theaters on June 16, 2000.
- Mulan, the Chinese warrior heroine, was voiced by Bella Woods, Carolyn Jones, and Sandra Shiro, among others.
- The film’s success was bolstered by its already well-known characters, Shang and Li Shang.
- Mulan grossed over $304 million worldwide.
III. The Emperor’s New Groove (May 26, 2000)
- Binky’s Hundred, a quirky comedy film, was released in theaters on May 26, 2000.
- The Emperor’s New Groove, a hilarious animated film, was voiced by John Goodman, Jason Alexander, and Patrick Warburton.
- Kuzco, the main character of the film, was voiced by Andy Serkis.
- The Emperor’s New Groove grossed over $208 million worldwide.
IV. Tarzan (March 31, 2000)
- Born to be Wild, a prequel to the Tarzan film, was released in theaters on March 31, 2000.
- Tarzan, a live-action adaptation of the classic tale, was directed by Greg Robson and Simon Wells.
- Johnny Depp and Kate Bosworth starred in the film, which grossed over $284 million worldwide.
- Tarzan was a critical and commercial success, earning six Academy Award nominations.
V. The Princess and the Frog (May 26, 2000)
- Behind the Scenes, a behind-the-scenes documentary, was released in theaters on May 26, 2000.
- The Princess and the Frog, an animated film, was voiced by Anika Noni Rose, David Ferguson, and Keith David.
- Prince Naveen, the main character of the film, was voiced by Jason Ritter.
- The Princess and the Frog grossed over $295 million worldwide.
VI. Fantasia 2000 (June 16, 2000)
- A compilation of animated shorts, Fantasia 2000 was released in theaters on June 16, 2000.
- The film featured a mix of Disney’s classic animated shorts, including The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo, and Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo.
- Fantasia 2000 was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $64 million worldwide.
VII. The Kid (November 16, 2000)
- Starring: Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Wayne Knight.
- The Kid was a prequel to the Disney animated film, Tarzan, and was released in theaters on November 16, 2000.
- The film was directed by Tim Goodwin and Bob Gale.
- The Kid grossed over $122 million worldwide.
VIII. Mulan (November 17, 2000)
- The sequel, Mulan, was released in theaters on November 17, 2000.
- The film was directed by Rob Minkoff and Nate Manos.
- Mulan, the Chinese warrior heroine, was voiced by Bella Woods, Carolyn Jones, and Sandra Shiro.
- The film grossed over $304 million worldwide.
IX. Lilo & Stitch (June 23, 2000)
- Starring: Nathan Kress, Suzie Beyer, and Bill Farmer.
- Lilo & Stitch, an animated film, was released in theaters on June 23, 2000.
- The film was directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders.
- Lilo & Stitch grossed over $121 million worldwide.
X. Chicken Little (November 4, 2000)
- The comedy, Chicken Little, was released in theaters on November 4, 2000.
- The film was directed by Simon Wells and Randy Kadle.
- Chicken Little, a live-action comedy film, was voiced by Geena Davis, Rick Moranis, and Randy Quaid.
- Chicken Little grossed over $225 million worldwide.
XI. The Three Caballeros (March 2, 2001)
- Starring: Danny DeVito, John Goodman, and Salma Hayek.
- The Three Caballeros, a live-action-animated film, was released in theaters on March 2, 2001.
- The film was directed by Marc Webb and Scott Sanders.
- The Three Caballeros grossed over $160 million worldwide.
XII. Treasure Planet (November 26, 2002)
- The prequel, Treasure Planet, was released in theaters on November 26, 2002.
- The film was directed by John Musker and Kurt Russell.
- Treasure Planet, a live-action science fiction film, was voiced by Linda Hamilton, Ben Kingsley, and Dennis Hopper.
- Treasure Planet grossed over $180 million worldwide.
These Disney movies released in 2000 showcased the studio’s ability to produce high-quality animated films, live-action adaptations, and prequels. The films featured iconic characters, memorable music, and stunning animation, making them beloved by audiences of all ages.