10 Movies & Shows Like Frozen (2010)

Description: A classic Disney fairy tale about kindness triumphing over adversity, featuring a mistreated heroine who gets her magical happy ending. The film set the template for many Disney princess stories to follow, with its focus on dreams coming true.

Fact: Cinderella's iconic glass slipper was inspired by a 17th-century French fairy tale. The film's success saved Disney from financial ruin after World War II.

Description: A visually stunning Disney adaptation of the classic fairy tale, featuring a princess cursed by an evil fairy and saved by true love's kiss. The film is known for its artistic style and powerful villain, with themes of light overcoming darkness.

Fact: Sleeping Beauty was the last Disney fairy tale adaptation for 30 years until The Little Mermaid. The film's background art was inspired by medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings.

Description: A beloved Disney musical that revived the studio's animated feature success, featuring a curious young heroine who dreams of a different life. The film combines underwater magic, memorable songs, and themes of sacrifice and true love.

Fact: The Little Mermaid marked the beginning of the Disney Renaissance. Ariel's hair was animated using a special technique that allowed it to float realistically underwater.

Description: A groundbreaking Disney musical about seeing beyond appearances, featuring a bookish heroine and a cursed prince. The film blends romance, magic, and themes of inner beauty and redemption, with spectacular animation and musical numbers.

Fact: Beauty and the Beast was the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. The ballroom scene combined hand-drawn animation with early CGI techniques.

Description: A Disney musical adventure about a young woman who disguises herself as a man to save her father, featuring themes of honor, family, and self-sacrifice. The film combines action, humor, and emotional depth with a culturally rich setting.

Fact: Mulan was the first Disney animated film to openly deal with war. The film's production involved extensive research into Chinese culture and art styles.

Description: A Disney animated musical featuring a strong-willed princess, magical elements, and a journey of self-discovery. The film blends humor, adventure, and heartfelt moments, with a focus on family bonds and personal growth.

Fact: Tangled was Disney's 50th animated feature film. The film's lantern scene used over 45,000 individually animated lanterns.

Description: A live-action/animated hybrid that playfully deconstructs classic fairy tale tropes while celebrating their charm. The story follows a princess who finds herself in the real world, blending whimsy, romance, and self-discovery.

Fact: Enchanted features over 20 references to other Disney films. The film's animated opening sequence was done by hand, a rarity for modern Disney productions.

Description: A visually unique animated film that blends historical fantasy with coming-of-age themes, following a young boy's magical adventure. The story emphasizes courage, creativity, and preserving cultural heritage through stunning, stylized animation.

Fact: The Secret of Kells was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 82nd Academy Awards. The film's art style was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts.

Description: A Disney musical that combines traditional animation with a modern twist, featuring a determined heroine who learns valuable lessons about love, hard work, and staying true to oneself. The film is rich in cultural elements and magical transformations.

Fact: This was Disney's last traditionally animated film until Winnie the Pooh in 201The film is set in New Orleans, marking the first time a Disney princess movie is set in the United States.

Description: A vibrant Disney musical adventure centered on a courageous young heroine who embarks on a perilous journey to save her people. The story emphasizes themes of identity, bravery, and connection to nature, accompanied by stunning visuals and memorable songs.

Fact: Moana is the first Disney princess to have no love interest. The ocean in the film was animated using a new software called Splash.