What is the best Disney animated movie of all time?

From golden-age fairy tales to modern blockbusters, Disney's animated canon spans nearly a century of unforgettable storytelling — quiet classics and crowd-pleasing giants alike. Which one is truly the greatest? Cast your vote!

1

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Disney's groundbreaking 1937 debut feature — the world's first full-length animated film — following a princess who finds refuge with seven dwarfs.

2

Pinocchio

A 1940 Disney classic following a wooden puppet who yearns to become a real boy, guided by his conscience Jiminy Cricket.

3

Fantasia

Disney's bold 1940 artistic experiment pairing classical music with stunning abstract and narrative animation sequences.

4

Dumbo

A 1941 heartwarming tale about a young circus elephant with oversized ears who discovers he can fly.

5

Bambi

An elegantly animated 1942 coming-of-age story following a young deer through seasons of wonder and loss in the forest.

6

Cinderella

Disney's beloved 1950 fairy tale about a kind young woman who, with a little magic, finds her happily-ever-after.

7

Sleeping Beauty

A lush 1959 fairy tale renowned for its painterly animation style and one of Disney's most iconic villains, Maleficent.

8

101 Dalmatians

A 1961 adventure starring a pair of Dalmatians racing to rescue their puppies from the fur-obsessed Cruella de Vil.

9

The Jungle Book

Disney's final film supervised by Walt himself — a 1967 musical adventure of a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle.

10

The Little Mermaid

The 1989 film that launched the Disney Renaissance, following a mermaid princess who dreams of living in the human world.

11

Beauty and the Beast

Disney's 1991 enchanting romance — the first animated film nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

12

Aladdin

A 1992 Arabian Nights adventure featuring a street thief, a magic lamp, and Robin Williams as the unforgettable Genie.

13

The Lion King

Disney's epic 1994 coming-of-age story about a lion cub who must reclaim his throne — one of the highest-grossing animated films ever.

14

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

A 1996 adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel following Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of Notre Dame, who yearns for acceptance.

15

Mulan

Disney's 1998 action-packed story of a young Chinese woman who disguises herself as a soldier to fight in her father's place.

16

Tarzan

A 1999 visually innovative adventure about a man raised by gorillas in the African jungle, set to a Phil Collins soundtrack.

17

The Emperor's New Groove

A wildly funny 2000 comedy about a selfish Incan emperor transformed into a llama who must rely on a kindhearted peasant.

18

Lilo & Stitch

A beloved 2002 story about a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts an alien experiment and learns the meaning of 'ohana — family.

19

Tangled

A visually stunning 2010 retelling of Rapunzel, featuring a spirited princess with magical hair and a charming thief.

20

Frozen

Disney's 2013 smash hit about two sisters — one with ice powers — that spawned a global phenomenon and the song 'Let It Go.'

21

Zootopia

An acclaimed 2016 buddy-cop comedy set in a city of talking mammals, delivering sharp social commentary on prejudice.

22

Moana

A 2016 Pacific Islander epic about a chief's daughter who sails the open ocean to save her people and discover herself.

23

Encanto

Disney's 2021 hit set in magical Colombia, following a girl who lacks a gift in a family where everyone else has one.