Just days before the release of “Tangled,” Disney shocked the world by announcing the film would be their last fairy tale princess story. But while there was much wailing, another, more positive milestone has been somewhat overlooked: “Tangled” marks the studio’s 50th animated feature.
We know what you’re thinking: Surely Disney has made more than 50 movies, right? And it’s true, they have. But if there’s one thing Disney knows even more than animation, it’s how to protect their brand, which is why they’ve designated some of their features to be official classics and others — like “The Jungle Book 2″ or “Pete’s Dragon” — to be, you know, just something they do on the side for giggles and grins.
To celebrate the release of “Tangled” and this impressive milestone, we thought this would be a perfect time to review and rank all 50 official Disney animated features. Let the subjectivity begin.