New Classics: Frozen and 4 Other Best Disney Animated Movies of the 21st Century

New Classics: Frozen and 4 Other Best Disney Animated Movies of the 21st Century
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Each of these movies has become a landmark, bringing a little magic and inspiration into the lives of millions.

In almost a quarter of a century since the early 2000s, Disney has released more than twenty animated films. Not only have they captured the hearts of audiences, but they have also set new standards in animation.

Inspired by classic fairy tales, legends, adventures and stories of friendship, Disney continues to create worlds where incredible characters come to life and exciting stories unfold.

1. Zootopia, 2016

Welcome to Zootopia, a modern city inhabited by a wide variety of animals. Zootopia is divided into neighborhoods that completely replicate the natural habitat of different residents – there is the elite neighborhood of Sahara Square and the unfriendly Tundratown.

A new police officer arrives in town, a cheerful rabbit named Judy, who learns from her first days on the job how difficult it is to be small and fluffy among big and strong cops.

Judy seizes the first opportunity to prove herself, although her partner will be the talkative, cunning fox Nick. Together, they will have to solve a difficult case on which the fate of all the inhabitants of Zootopia will depend.

2. Tangled, 2010

The charming robber Flynn travels through life with ease, because he is handsome, talkative, and lucky. And it seemed that luck was always on his side, until one day he chose a high tower in the dense forest as a refuge.

Flynn finds himself bound hand and foot by a young beauty named Rapunzel. Locked in the tower and desperate for adventure, Rapunzel decides to use Flynn as her ticket to the outside world.

First a hilarious kidnapping, then innocent blackmail – and now Flynn and Rapunzel are free. Together with the main characters the brave horse Maximus and a tame chameleon set off on an adventurous journey.

3. Frozen, 2013

When an ancient prophecy comes true and the kingdom is plunged into the embrace of eternal winter, three fearless heroes – Princess Anna, brave Kristoff, and his faithful reindeer Sven – set out into the mountains to find Anna's sister, who can lift the kingdom's freezing spell.

Along the way, they encounter many exciting surprises and thrilling adventures – a meeting with mystical trolls, an acquaintance with a charming snowman named Olaf, mountain peaks steeper than Everest, and magic in every snowflake.

4. Moana, 2016

A gripping story about the adventures of a teenage girl named Moana who dares to travel and take on an impossible mission – to finish the work her ancestors started.

Having learned the laws of navigation as a child, the fearless Moana sets out in search of a mysterious island. On her amazing journey, she meets the mischievous demigod Maui. Together, they will face sea monsters, visit the depths of the ocean, and immerse themselves in a world of ancient legends and stories.

5. Big Hero 6, 2014

Young Hiro Hamada is a natural inventor and a genius at designing robots. Together with his older brother Tadashi, they bring cutting-edge ideas to life at the Technical University of the future city of San Fransokyo.

After a series of mysterious events, the friends find themselves at the center of an insidious conspiracy. In desperation, Hiro decides to use Baymax, a cheerful and good-natured experimental robot, and re-program him into an invulnerable fighting machine.