Disney movies: complete list and selection of the best movies in the studio

The 101 Dalmatians and the 3rd most popular Disney in history in French theaters. A success that is explained by a tasty and charming animation, a hectic intrigue in the contemporary framework, which was new for the studios at the time. The film also owes a lot to its big bad, Cruella, entering popular culture. She was also entitled to her own film in 2021, where she was embodied by Emma Stone.

Disney+: Here are the top 20 movies and cartoons according to the spectators

MàJ 06/10 – There are many animation classics in the Disney catalog+. But what are the most appreciated by the spectators ? Here are the 20 most popular cartoons in French rooms, and available on the streaming platform.

Posted on 03/09/2020 at 12:21 | Updated on 09/22/2023

This article was updated on 06/10, with the figures in the Disney+streaming platform catalog, and an update of the most popular animated films at the French box office.

With over 1900 programs (films, documentary series), including near 400 animated films, and many great cinema classics, Disney (and its Disney+streaming platform) has a plethoric catalog in which it is never easy to choose.

The Disney+ catalog contains many cult works of the seventh art. In her bag, she notably embeds the entire Disney classics (or almost), but also animated films of Pixar studios.

But that they are the favorite cartoons of spectators ? here is the Top 20 animated films that have recorded the most spectators in French theaters, and which are available in the catalog of Disney streaming service+.

20 – Sleeping Beauty (1959)

France outing: December 16, 1959

France entries: 6 586 592

The Sleeping Beauty is one of the emblematic princess films of Disney studios. Adapted from the versions of Charles Perrault’s tale and the Grimm brothers, this animated film shines with a sublime artistic direction with Gothic inspirations, and visually impressive sequences. A classic to rediscover, which has one of the best Disney antagonists in the person of the formidable evil.

19 – Rox and Rouky (1981)

France outing: November 25, 1981

France entries: 6,687,862

From the novel The Renard and the Current Dog Daniel P. Mannix (1967), Rox and Rouky knows a complicated production, with the resignation of several executives, and a passage of witness between generations of animators. Despite the mixed criticism, the film will experience an important public welcome, and will win a cult status with the years, in particular thanks to its story of friendship like no other, and its poignant and memorable end.

18-The hunchback of Notre-Dame (1996)

France outing: November 27, 1996

France entries: 6 833 195

This film which is the 48th “classic animation” of Disney studios, adapts the great classic Notre Dame de Paris from Victor Hugo (1831) and modernize it. The Paris of the Middle Ages has never been so beautiful, at the same time colorful, bright, dark and dramatic. The Hunchback of Notre Dame can count on a catalog of famous songs (Just one day, Charivari) and a beautiful visual ambition. Less known than The Lion King Or Aladdin, It is nonetheless a big Disney from the 90s.

17 – The adventures of Bernard and Bianca (1977)

France outing: November 30, 1977

France entries: 7 219,476

Released the same year as the very first Star Wars, This Disney will even go beyond the cult science fiction film at the French and German box office. This mouse adventure will be the first success of a brand new generation of Disney artists, announcing the great films of the 90s. The adventures of Bernard and Bianca experienced a sequel in 1990, entitled Bernard and Bianca in the land of kangaroos.

16 – Peter Pan (1953)

France outing: December 18, 1953

France entries: 7 255 475

Adapted from the famous eponymous play of J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan is another great classic from Disney studios, full of emblematic characters such as the bell fairy, the captain hook and of course his hopping hero. A little dated in terms of representations of the Indians or even female characters, Peter Pan is nonetheless a great adventure film with an overflowing imagination.

15 – The Snow Queen 2 (2019)

France outing: November 20, 2019

France entries: 7 401 300

Continuation of the 2013 phenomenon film (which had brought together just over 5 million spectators in France), The Snow Queen II effectively develops the universe of the first film, and the mysterious family history of Anna and Elsa, by plunging even more into the fascinating Nordic mythology. A breath of breath on the emancipation of her heroine who still works as much, thanks in particular to a gallery of engaging and inspiring characters.

14 – Aladdin (1992)

France outing: November 24, 1993

France entries: 7 414 324

This is undoubtedly one of the most famous Disney films: released in 1992 in the United States, Aladdin was one of the films that marked the second golden age of the studio in the 90s. The reason ? A mastered animation, a modern, funny and inventive writing, and emblematic characters like genius, doubled in original version by the late Robin Williams. This adaptation of a Arab-Persian tale from Thousand and one Night remains an enchantment thanks to its unrivaled visual ambition and its enchanting music.

13 – Pinocchio (1940)

France outing: May 22, 1946

France entries: 7 835 702

Due to the Second World War, the film was released in the United States in 1940, but only in 1946 in France and in the rest of Europe. This Disney adaptation of the classic tale for children is an almost perfect film, popularized by songs like “When you pray to the high star” And “Without any link”. Kate Cameron of New York Daily News described it as ” most enchanting film ever brought to the screen », And it is difficult to contradict it. The epic of wood puppet that has become human is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic films of Disney studios.

12 – Ratatouille (2007)

French outing: August 1, 2007

France entries: 7,845 210

This feature film, laureate of the Oscar for best animated film, is one of the two creations of the Pixar studios of this Top 20. For a.O. Scott du New York Times, Ratatouille East ” a almost perfect work of popular art »». What is certain is that her story inspiring with a Parisian rodent dreaming of becoming a cook will appeal to big as well as to young. A film on good cuisine and France which obviously made a box in France.

11 – Tarzan (1999)

France outing: November 24, 1999

France entries: 7 914 863

This 59th animated feature of Disney studios, adapted to the famous character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, is a skillful mixture of action, adventure and humor, with an impressive staging. The spectator finds himself jumping from branch to branch alongside Tarzan, in visually impressive sequences. The great music of Phil Collins, and a gallery of great characters, finish making Tarzan A Disney animation classic.

10 – The world of Nemo (2003)

France outing: November 26, 2003

France entries: 9 624 039

Directed by Andrew Stanton (Wall-e), Némo’s world is the second pixar film of this top 20. Winner of the Oscar for best animated film in 2004, it was a huge public success, even going beyond the record for Lion King on American territory. This underwater adventure full of twists and turns, and rich in many fascinating characters and a powerful and inspiring story, will appeal to the whole family. To date, he is the DVD sales record holder.

9 – The Lion King (2019)

France outing: July 17, 2019

France entries: 10,017 995

This “live action” remake of the 1994 classic is a technological feat, offering photorealist animals. Although he only takes up the well -known story, this Lion King will have conquered the heart of more than 10 million spectators in France, and made more than $ 1.6 billion in revenue worldwide, becoming one of the most popular films in the history of cinema.

8 – Bambi (1942)

France outing: July 15, 1947

France entries: 10,679,571

The film was released in the United States in 1942, but just like Pinocchio, He only arrived in Europe and France after the end of the Second World War. Traumatic film for generations of spectators for 80 years, Bambi is an ode to nature and animals, and a real enchantment of animation. You might even be amazed by its aesthetic audacity, and the intact power of certain scenes. A great classic of animation, and a tale ” full of tenderness whose characters tickle the heart “, according to Variety.

7 – The Lion King (1994)

French outing: November 9, 1994

France entries: 10 718 727

Favorite Disney animated film of an entire generation, The Lion King was a revolution when it was released, winning public success never seen, and changing the genre of the whole animation. This winner two Oscars, disguised adaptation of Hamlet of Shakespeare, was described as ” Film on the transition to mystical, thrilling and breathtaking adulthood “By Dolores Barclay of theAssociated Press.

6 – La Belle and Le Corchard (1955)

France outing: December 14, 1955

France entries: 11 175 716

This 19th animated feature of Disney studios is obviously a timeless classic. This apparently impossible love story between a dog in the beautiful districts and an wandering dog has conquer the heart of many generations, thanks to its charm, its poetry and the enchantment of many of its scenes, such as the tasting of spaghetti. The Lady and the Tramp experienced a “live-action” remake in 2020, released directly on Disney+, and which is well below this classic.

5 – Les Aristochats (1971)

France outing: December 8, 1971

France entries: 12,541 369

Another classic Disney studios ! Who does not know the adventures of O’malley, Duchess and kittens Berlioz, Toulouse and Marie ? Rhythmic rhythmized by catchy jazz music, Aristochats Takes us on a hectic adventure in the heart of France and Paris. Directed by Wolfgang Reith, the film is the last to have been initiated by Walt Disney in person, before his death in 1966.

4 – Cinderella (1950)

France outing: December 17, 1950

France entries: 13,226,772

If you are told “Disney Princess”, it is not impossible for Cinderella to be the first character who comes to mind, as the 1950 film is one of the immense classics of the studio. The film is again an adaptation of a tale of the Grimm brothers, and will have laid the foundations for the film of Princess Disney as we know it, with its codes, archetypes and emblematic scenes. Cinderella necessarily appears a little dated today, but the mastery of its animation and the beauty of its universe makes it a timeless classic.

3 – The 101 Dalmatians (1961)

France outing: December 20, 1961

France entries: 14,677 042

The 101 Dalmatians and the 3rd most popular Disney in history in French theaters. A success that is explained by a tasty and charming animation, a hectic intrigue in the contemporary framework, which was new for the studios at the time. The film also owes a lot to its big bad, Cruella, entering popular culture. She was also entitled to her own film in 2021, where she was embodied by Emma Stone.

2 – The Jungle Book (1968)

France outing: December 4, 1968

France entries: 14,695,741

This adaptation of the eponymous book by Rudyard Kipling (1894), The jungle Book owes its success to the quality of its animation, its aesthetics and its artistic direction, still as impressive today. This classic Disney studios which tells the adventures of the young Mowgli also offers an impressive number of characters (Baghera, Baloo, King Louie, Kaa) and cult songs that have enchanting entire generations of spectators. An enchanting film to see or review without moderation.

1-Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

French outing: May 6, 1938

France entries: 18 319 651

And yes, the most popular Disney film in France is simply the first ! Released in 1937 in the United States, then the following year in France, Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs has been able to win for 85 years as a masterpiece of animation, and a huge film at all times. For the critic Roger Ebert, this first feature film of the studios is the work of a genius and ” Each animated feature made from him owes something »». It is true that by the quality of its animation, the power of its imagination, and its timeless history, it is classic among the classics.

To note that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Still remains to date the 4th biggest success of a film in France, just behind Titanic, Welcome to the Ch’tis And Untouchables. Not bad for a film that has almost a century !

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Disney movies: complete list and selection of the best movies in the studio

Best Disney films. Studio world known for the excellence of its cartoons, Disney has renowned for animation feature films. Have you all seen them ? Discover the full list as well as our selection of the best movies in the studio.

• The best Disney films
• List of all Disney movies
• Disney films of 2023
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Unavoidable studio in the world of animation, Disney has renowned by producing high-quality animated feature films and ended up building a real cinematographic empire. Disney cartoons are often classics among the classics seen and reviewed by generations of spectators. It is indeed difficult to escape it as they are famous. In the selection that you will find below, you can discover the films that we consider essential. You can also discover all the cartoons produced by Disney+ in our full list as well as the list of Disney films available on the Disney platform+. Let us immediately specify that if you are looking for Pixar films, we also have a special selection for studio movies, to be discovered at the end of the article.

With more than a hundred animated films appreciated all over the world, Disney films are often the first films that some children see. However, it is sometimes difficult to choose which film to watch. It is for this reason that we offer a selection of the best Disney classics to look at according to a classification established by the entire editorial staff of Linternate. Know that this top is not established in order of preference but in alphabetical order. This selection will probably have to evolve according to the cinema outings. Furthermore, we did not include Pixar films in this selection since they have their own ranking.

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• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• Pinocchio
• Fantasia
• Dumbo
• Bambi
• Saludos Amigos
• The three Caballeros
• Danny, the little black sheep
• The music Box
• Southern melody
• The toad and the schoolmaster
• Spring naughty
• Cocktail melody
• Cinderella
• Alice in Wonderland
• Peter Pan
• The Lady and the Tramp
• The Sleeping Beauty
• The 101 Dalmatians
• Merlin the wizard
• Mary Poppins
• The jungle Book
• Aristochats
• Robin Hood
• The adventures of Bernard and Bianca
• Peter and Elliott the dragon
• The adventures of Winnie l’Ourson
• Rox and Rouky
• Taram and the magic cauldron
• Basil, private detective
• Oliver and company
• The little Mermaid
• The Bande to Picsou, the film: The Treasure of the Lampe Lost
• Bernard and Bianca in the land of kangaroos
• The beauty and the Beast
• Aladdin
• The strange Christmas of Mr. Jack
• The Lion King
• Jafar’s return
• Dingo and Max
• Pocahontas, an Indian legend
• The Hunchback of Notre Dame
• Aladdin and the king of thieves
• Hercules
• Winnie L’Ourson 2: The big trip
• Beauty and the beast 2: Enchanted Christmas
• Mulan
• Lion King 2: The honor of the tribe
• Pocahontas 2: A new world
• Tarzan
• Fantasia 2000
• Dingo and Max 2: Far sportsmen
• The little mermaid 2: return to the ocean
• The adventures of Tigrou
• Dinosaur
• La Belle and Le Corchard 2: The call of the street
• Kuzco, the megalo emperor
• Atlantis, the lost empire
• The hunchback of Notre-Dame 2: The secret of Quasimodo
• Cinderella 2: a princess life
• Lilo & Stitch
• Peter Pan 2: Back to the imaginary country
• 101 Dalmatians 2: On the trace of the heroes
• The treasure planet
• The Jungle 2 Book
• The adventures of Porcinet
• Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata
• Bears’ brother
• The adventures of little guru
• Mickey, Donald, Dingo: the three musketeers
• The farm rebellious
• Mulan 2: the emperor’s mission
• Winnie the pooh and the swollen
• Tarzan 2: The childhood of a hero
• Lilo & Stitch 2: Hawaii, we have a problem !
• Chicken Little
• Kuzco 2: King Kronk
• Bambi 2
• Bear brother 2
• Cinderella spell
• Rox and Rouky 2
• Welcome to the Robinson
• The secret of the little mermaid
• Tinkerbell
• Volt, star despite himself
• Bell and moonstone
• The princess and the Frog
• Bell and magical shipment
• Creeps
• Winnie the Pooh
• Bell and fairy secret
• Ralph’s worlds
• Snow Queen
• Bell and the pirate fairy
• New heroes
• Bell and the legendary creature
• Zootopia
• Vaiana, the legend at the end of the world
• Ralph 2.0
• The return of Mary Poppins
• The Snow Queen 2
• Raya and the last dragon
• Incant, the fantastic Madrigal family
• Avalonia, the strange trip

What Disney films in 2023 ?

For the moment, few announcements have been made on the releases of Disney animated films to come in 2023. Disney animation studios should go out Elemental, Pixar film scheduled for June 16, 2023. Disney live adaptations are also planned, as Peter Pan and Wendy With Jude Law and The little Mermaid May 26, 2023 with Halle Bailey.

What Disney cartoons in the Disney catalog+ ?

The films broadcast in theaters in France must respect a duration of three years after their release in the cinema before being made available in a catalog of Svod like that of Disney+. In fact, this prevents the most recent Disney cartoons from joining the catalog. However, it remains filled with animation feature films produced in the past. Here is a list of Disney animated films already available via the Disney+ subscription:

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• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• Pinocchio
• Fantasia
• Dumbo
• Bambi
• Saludos Amigos
• The three Caballeros
• Danny, the little black sheep
• The music Box
• Southern melody
• The toad and the schoolmaster
• Spring naughty
• Cocktail melody
• Cinderella
• Alice in Wonderland
• Peter Pan
• The Lady and the Tramp
• The Sleeping Beauty
• The 101 Dalmatians
• Merlin the wizard
• Mary Poppins
• The jungle Book
• Aristochats
• Robin Hood
• The adventures of Bernard and Bianca
• Peter and Elliott the dragon
• The adventures of Winnie l’Ourson
• Rox and Rouky
• Taram and the magic cauldron
• Basil, private detective
• Oliver and company
• The little Mermaid
• The Bande to Picsou, the film: The Treasure of the Lampe Lost
• Bernard and Bianca in the land of kangaroos
• The beauty and the Beast
• Aladdin
• The strange Christmas of Mr. Jack
• The Lion King
• Jafar’s return
• Dingo and Max
• Pocahontas, an Indian legend
• The Hunchback of Notre Dame
• Aladdin and the king of thieves
• Hercules
• Winnie L’Ourson 2: The big trip
• Beauty and the beast 2: Enchanted Christmas
• Mulan
• Lion King 2: The honor of the tribe
• Pocahontas 2: A new world
• Tarzan
• Fantasia 2000
• Dingo and Max 2: Far sportsmen
• The little mermaid 2: return to the ocean
• The adventures of Tigrou
• Dinosaur
• La Belle and Le Corchard 2: The call of the street
• Kuzco, the megalo emperor
• Atlantis, the lost empire
• The hunchback of Notre-Dame 2: The secret of Quasimodo
• Cinderella 2: a princess life
• Lilo & Stitch
• Peter Pan 2: Back to the imaginary country
• 101 Dalmatians 2: On the trace of the heroes
• The treasure planet
• The Jungle 2 Book
• The adventures of Porcinet
• Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata
• Bears’ brother
• The adventures of little guru
• Mickey, Donald, Dingo: the three musketeers
• The farm rebellious
• Mulan 2: the emperor’s mission
• Winnie the pooh and the swollen
• Tarzan 2: The childhood of a hero
• Lilo & Stitch 2: Hawaii, we have a problem !
• Chicken Little
• Kuzco 2: King Kronk
• Bambi 2
• Bear brother 2
• Cinderella spell
• Rox and Rouky 2
• Welcome to the Robinson
• The secret of the little mermaid
• Tinkerbell
• Volt, star despite himself
• Bell and moonstone
• The princess and the Frog
• Bell and magical shipment
• Creeps
• Winnie the Pooh
• Bell and fairy secret
• Ralph’s worlds
• Snow Queen
• Bell and the pirate fairy
• New heroes
• Bell and the legendary creature
• Zootopia
• Vaiana, the legend at the end of the world
• Ralph 2.0
• The Snow Queen 2
• Raya and the last dragon

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