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| Original work | Aladdin (1992) |
| Owner | Disney Enterprises, Inc. |
| Years | 1992–present |
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| Film(s) | |
| Animated series | Aladdin (1994–1995) |
| Television special(s) | "Hercules and the Arabian Night" (1999 episode of Disney's Hercules: The Animated Series)* |
| Television film(s) | Descendants (2015)* |
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| Based on | Aladdin and the Magic Lamp from One Thousand and One Nights[a] |
| * Work where this franchise's characters or settings appeared as part of a crossover, or has characters based on those from this franchise. | |
Aladdin is a Disney media franchise comprising a film series and additional media. It began with the 1992 American animated feature of the same name, which was based on the tale of the same name, and was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. The success of the film led to two direct-to-video sequels, a television series (which had a crossover episode with Hercules: The Animated Series), a Broadway musical, a live-action remake, various rides and themed areas in Disney's theme parks, several video games, and merchandise, among other related works.
Films
| Film | U.S. release date | Director(s) | Screenwriter(s) | Story by | Producer(s) |
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| Aladdin | November 25, 1992 | John Musker and Ron Clements | Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio | Burny Mattinson, Roger Allers, Daan Jippes, Kevin Harkey, Sue Nichols, Francis Glebas, Darrell Roonney, Larry Leker, James Fujii, Kirk Hanson, Kevin Lima, Rebecca Rees, David S. Smith, Chris Sanders, Brian Pimental and Patrick A. Ventura | John Musker and Ron Clements |
| The Return of Jafar | May 20, 1994 | Toby Shelton, Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove | Kevin Campbell, Mirith J.S. Colao, Bill Motz, Steve Roberts, Dev Ross, Bob Roth, Jan Strnad and Brian Swenlin | Duane Capizzi, Douglas Langdale, Mark McCorkle, Robert Schooley and Tad Stones | Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove |
| Aladdin and the King of Thieves | August 13, 1996 | Tad Stones | Mark McCorkle and Robert Schooley | Tad Stones and Jeannine Roussel | |
| Live-action feature films | |||||
| Aladdin | May 24, 2019 | Guy Ritchie | John August and Guy Ritchie | Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich | |
| Untitled Aladdin sequel | TBA | TBA | |||
| Spin-off feature film | |||||
| Untitled Prince Anders spin-off | TBA | Jordan Dunn and Michael Kvamme | TBA | ||
Animated feature films
Aladdin (1992)
Aladdin is the original film of the franchise. It was produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation, and was released in November 25, 1992 by Walt Disney Pictures. It was produced and directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, and belongs to an era known as the Disney Renaissance.[1] Based on the Arabic folktale of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp from the One Thousand and One Nights,[a] the plot follows street urchin Aladdin as he attempts to gain the affection of Princess Jasmine after acquiring a magic lamp.
The Return of Jafar (1994)
Aladdin was followed by Disney's first direct-to-video sequel, The Return of Jafar. It was produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, and was released in May 20, 1994 by Walt Disney Home Video. It was directed by Toby Shelton, Tad Stones, and Alan Zaslove. The plot mainly focused on Jafar seeking revenge on Aladdin. However, this time, with Iago on Aladdin's side, Abis Mal becomes Jafar's new henchman.[5] Now, Aladdin and co. must find a way to thwart Jafar, with his limitless genie power.
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)
Aladdin and the King of Thieves is the second and final direct-to-video sequel to Aladdin. It was directed by Tad Stones and was released in August 14, 1996 by Walt Disney Home Video. The story concludes as Aladdin and Jasmine are about to have their wedding and Aladdin discovers that his father is still alive, but is the leader of the Forty Thieves.[5]
More Than a Peacock Princess (2007)
In 2005, screenwriter Robert Reece, who co-wrote Cinderella III: A Twist in Time and The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, pitched a fourth Aladdin feature to DisneyToon Studios execs, although it never came to fruition.[6] In 2007, DisneyToon Studios produced Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams, a crossover film with Sleeping Beauty. The second half of the film, More Than a Peacock Princess, follows Princess Jasmine, sometime after the events of Aladdin and the King of Thieves as she becomes tired and bored of her usual princess duties, and upon requesting more responsibility from her father, is assigned the role of Royal Assistant Educator.
Live-action feature films
Aladdin (2019)
A live-action Aladdin movie was released on May 24, 2019, directed by Guy Ritchie with John August as the writer and Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich as the producers and stars Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine, Marwan Kenzari as Jafar and Will Smith as Genie.[7][8][9][10][11]
Untitled Aladdin sequel (TBA)
On August 12, 2019, producer Dan Lin announced his enthusiasm for a sequel and revealed that Disney is in the early stages of developing a follow-up.[12] The studio also hopes to bring back Guy Ritchie to direct and Will Smith to reprise his role as The Genie while also telling a story that's "fresh and new".[13][14][15][16][17] On February 12, 2020, it was announced that Ritchie will be returning as director with Lin and Jonathan Eirich returning as producers. In addition, Ryan Halprin joined the film as executive producer.[18]
Untitled Prince Anders spin-off (TBA)
On December 6, 2019, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Disney was in the early stages of developing a spin-off of Aladdin for Disney+ centered on Prince Anders, tentatively titled Prince Anders, with Jordan Dunn and Michael Kvamme writing the script and Billy Magnussen reprising his role.[19]
Genies (TBA)
On July 15, 2015, it was reported that a live-action prequel to Aladdin (2019) was in development under the title Genies. The new film will reportedly focus on genies and their realm and reveal how Aladdin's genie ended up in the lamp. The film was being written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. Tripp Vinson was to serve as a producer through Vinson Films.[20]
Television
Aladdin (1994–1995)
Shortly after The Return of Jafar, an animated series was produced. The episodes focused on Aladdin's adventures after the events of the second film.[21] Produced by Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove, the series aired from February 6, 1994 to November 25, 1995, having originally aired as a preview on The Disney Channel before airing simultaneously on the syndicated block The Disney Afternoon and CBS. It was later shown in reruns on Disney Channel and Toon Disney.
Descendants (2015–2019)
Descendants is a live-action Disney Channel Original film series based on the lives of the children of various Disney heroes and villains when they attend the same prep school. Jafar appears in the first film as does his son, Jay, who additionally appears its two sequels.
Other shows
The Aladdin characters later made a crossover with Hercules: The Animated Series,[22] and were featured as guests in the television series House of Mouse and related works to those series—Jafar was the leader of the villains in Mickey's House of Villains.[23]
Agrabah
Agrabah is a fictional sultanate that serves as the setting for the Aladdin franchise. Aladdin was initially intended to be set in the Iraqi city of Baghdad, but after the Gulf War happened, the name Agrabah was chosen as an approximate anagram of the name of the city of Baghdad.[24]
Cast and characters
This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in more than two films in the series.
- An empty, dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's official presence has not yet been confirmed.
- U indicates an uncredited appearance.
- S indicates an appearance as a character's singing voice.