What is the best Walt Disney Animation film of all time?

Walt Disney Animation invented the art form and has been refining it for nearly 90 years. From Snow White's groundbreaking debut to Encanto's modern magic, which Disney animated feature is the greatest of all time?

1

The Lion King

The 1994 Shakespearean epic about a lion cub's journey to reclaim his kingdom, with a landmark Alan Menken score.

1000pts

2

Aladdin

The 1992 Arabian nights adventure energized by Robin Williams' legendary Genie improvisation.

961pts

3

Frozen

The 2013 mega-hit musical whose 'Let It Go' became a global cultural phenomenon.

862pts

4

Fantasia

The 1940 experimental masterpiece synchronizing orchestral music with stunning abstract and narrative animation.

724pts

5

The Emperor's New Groove

The 2000 anarchic buddy comedy widely regarded as Disney's most purely funny film.

611pts

6

Mulan

The 1998 action-musical about a Chinese girl who disguises herself as a soldier to fight in her father's place.

611pts

7

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

The 1937 world's first feature-length animated film and the foundation of the Disney legacy.

517pts

8

Lilo & Stitch

The 2002 Hawaiian adventure about a lonely girl and the alien genetic experiment she adopts as a dog.

517pts

9

Bambi

The 1942 nature masterpiece whose lush painterly backgrounds set an artistic standard not surpassed for decades.

402pts

10

Encanto

The 2021 Colombian family musical featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda songs and the emotionally resonant Bruno.

402pts

11

Sleeping Beauty

The 1959 lavishly painted fairy tale featuring Maleficent and the most opulent animation Disney ever produced.

259pts

12

Moana

The 2016 Polynesian ocean adventure with Lin-Manuel Miranda songs and Moana's empowering voyage of self-discovery.

259pts

13

Tangled

The 2010 CGI Rapunzel adventure blending lush animation with sharp humor and a memorable romantic dynamic.

259pts

14

Beauty and the Beast

The 1991 Oscar-winning fairy tale — the first animated film nominated for Best Picture.

74pts

15

The Little Mermaid

The 1989 renaissance-starter that revived Disney's fortunes and established the modern fairy-tale musical.

1pts

16

Zootopia

The 2016 anthropomorphic city mystery tackling prejudice and systemic bias through a buddy-cop story.

1pts