Is The Lion King Really Disney’s First "Original" Animated Movie? Origins & Controversies Explained

The Lion King holds the title of Disney’s first original animated movie, which has been questioned for years due to its similarities to other works. Disney’s reign over the world of animation officially began in 1937 with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first animated feature film produced in the United States and the first cel animated feature film. From then on, Disney has produced a variety of animated movies exploring different themes, settings, and characters, many of them inspired by fairy tales, legends, and more. Although most of Disney’s animated movies have been a success, there was a time when the studio had many failures.


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