This is a list of films produced by and released under the Walt Disney Pictures banner (known as that since 1983, with Never Cry Wolf as its first release) and films released before that under the former name of the parent company, Walt Disney Productions (1929–1983). Most films listed here were distributed theatrically in the United States by the company's distribution division, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, formerly known as Buena Vista Film Distribution Company (1953–1960), Buena Vista Distribution Company (1960–1987) and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987–2007). The Disney features produced before The Living Desert (1953) were originally distributed by United Artists and RKO Radio Pictures, and are now distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Some films produced by Walt Disney Pictures are also released through the parent company's streaming service, Disney+.
This list is organized by release date and includes live-action feature films (including theatrical, direct-to-video and streaming releases), animated feature films (including films developed and produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios) and documentary films (including titles from the True-Life Adventures series and films produced by the Disneynature label). For an exclusive list of animated films released by Walt Disney Pictures and its previous entities see List of Disney theatrical animated feature films and List of Disney feature-length home entertainment releases § Animated films.
This list is only for films released under the main Disney banner. It does not include films produced or released by other existing, defunct or divested labels or subsidiaries owned by Walt Disney Studios (i.e. Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Fox 2000 Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, National Geographic Documentary Films, Miramax Films, Dimension Films, ESPN Films, etc.) unless they are credited as co-production partners, nor any direct-to-video releases unless they were produced under the main Disney banner, TV films, theatrical re-releases or films originally released by other non-Disney studios.
All films listed are theatrical releases and/or American-based films unless specified. A ‡ symbol signifies a direct-to-video or streaming release exclusively through Disney+. A † symbol signifies a premium video on demand release through Disney+. A § symbol signifies a simultaneous release to theatres and on premium video on demand. A * symbol signifies a film not produced in the United States, but rather in another country.
Released 1937–1940s Release dateTitle Notes Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs first film to be distributed by RKO Radio PicturesInducted into the National Film Registry in 1989 Pinocchio Inducted into the National Film Registry in 1994 Fantasia anthology filmInducted into the National Film Registry in 1990 The Reluctant Dragon fictionalized tour around the Disney studio Dumbo Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2017 Bambi Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2011 Saludos Amigos anthology film Victory Through Air Power documentary film with wide use of animation; distributed by United Artists The Three Caballeros anthology film Make Mine Music anthology film Song of the South Fun and Fancy Free anthology film Melody Time anthology film So Dear to My Heart The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad anthology film
1950s Release dateTitle Notes Cinderella Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2018 Treasure Island First all live action Disney film; produced by RKO-Walt Disney British Productions Alice in Wonderland The Story of Robin Hood produced by RKO-Walt Disney British Productions Peter Pan The Sword and the Rose produced by RKO-Walt Disney British Productions The Living Desert first film to be distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution; first feature length True-Life Adventures nature documentary Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue produced by RKO-Walt Disney British Productions; last film to be distributed by RKO Radio Pictures The Vanishing Prairie True Life Adventures nature documentary 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier compilation film mostly made up from pre-existing footage from the Disney anthology television series Lady and the TrampInducted into the National Film Registry in 2023. The African Lion True Life Adventures nature documentary The Littlest Outlaw The Great Locomotive Chase Davy Crockett and the River Pirates compilation film mostly made up from pre-existing footage from the Disney anthology television series Secrets of Life True Life Adventures nature documentary Westward Ho the Wagons! Johnny Tremain Perri "A True-Life Fantasy" combining scripted and documentary elements Old Yeller Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2019 The Light in the Forest White Wilderness True Life Adventures nature documentary Tonka Sleeping Beauty Inducted into the National Film Registry in 2019 The Shaggy Dog Darby O'Gill and the Little People Third Man on the Mountain
1960s Release dateTitle Notes Toby Tyler or 10 Weeks with a Circus Kidnapped Pollyanna The Sign of Zorro released in European theaters in 1958 Jungle Cat True Life Adventures nature documentary Ten Who Dared Swiss Family Robinson One Hundred and One Dalmatians The Absent-Minded Professor The Parent Trap Nikki: Wild Dog of the North Greyfriars Bobby Babes in Toyland Moon Pilot Bon Voyage! Big Red Almost Angels The Legend of Lobo In Search of the Castaways Son of Flubber Miracle of the White Stallions Savage Sam Summer Magic The Incredible Journey The Sword in the Stone A Tiger Walks The Misadventures of Merlin Jones The Three Lives of Thomasina The Moon-Spinners Mary Poppins winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and nominee of the Academy Award for Best PictureInducted into the National Film Registry in 2013 Those Calloways Emil and the Detectives The Monkey's Uncle That Darn Cat! The Ugly Dachshund Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. The Fighting Prince of Donegal Follow Me, Boys! last film released by Walt Disney Productions during the lifetime of Walt Disney, who died two weeks later Monkeys, Go Home! The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin The Gnome-Mobile The Jungle Book Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar The Happiest Millionaire Blackbeard's Ghost The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band last film with personal involvement from Walt Disney, who died during production Never a Dull Moment The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit The Love Bug Smith! Rascal The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
1970s Release dateTitle Notes King of the Grizzlies The Boatniks The Wild Country The Aristocatslast animated film with personal involvement from Walt Disney, who died during production The Barefoot Executive Scandalous John The Million Dollar Duck Bedknobs and Broomsticks The Biscuit Eater Now You See Him, Now You Don't Napoleon and Samantha Run, Cougar, Run Snowball Express The World's Greatest Athlete Charley and the Angel One Little Indian Robin Hood Superdad Herbie Rides Again The Bears and I The Castaway Cowboy The Island at the Top of the World The Strongest Man in the World Escape to Witch Mountain The Apple Dumpling Gang One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures compilation film made up of highlights from the True-Life Adventures series Ride a Wild Pony No Deposit, No Return The Littlest Horse Thieves released in American theaters in 1977; also known as Escape from the Dark Treasure of Matecumbe Gus The Shaggy D.A. Freaky Friday The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh anthology film, last animated short films with personal involvement from Walt Disney The Rescuers Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo Pete's Dragon Candleshoe Return from Witch Mountain The Cat from Outer Space Hot Lead and Cold Feet The North Avenue Irregulars The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again Unidentified Flying Oddball The Black Hole
1980s Release dateTitle Notes Midnight Madness The Watcher in the Woods Herbie Goes Bananas The Last Flight of Noah's Ark Popeye international distribution only; co-production with Paramount Pictures and King Features The Devil and Max Devlin Amy Dragonslayer international distribution only; co-production with Paramount Pictures; international distribution handled by Buena Vista International The Fox and the Hound Condorman Night Crossing Tron co-production with Lisberger/Kushner Productions Tex Trenchcoat uncredited Something Wicked This Way Comes co-production with The Bryna Company; last film as Walt Disney Productions Never Cry Wolf co-production with Amarok Productions Ltd.; first film as Walt Disney Pictures Return to Oz co-production with Silver Screen Partners II The Black Cauldron co-production with Walt Disney Feature Animation and Silver Screen Partners II The Journey of Natty Gann co-production with Silver Screen Partners II One Magic Christmas co-production with Silver Screen Partners II and Telefilm Canada The Great Mouse Detective co-production with Walt Disney Feature Animation and Silver Screen Partners II Flight of the Navigator North American distribution and U.K. theatrical distribution only; co-production with Producers Sales Organization and New Star Entertainment Benji the Hunted co-production with Silver Screen Partners III and Mulberry Square Productions Return to Snowy River co-production with Silver Screen Partners III, Burrowes Film Group and The Hoyts Group Oliver & Company co-production with Walt Disney Feature Animation and Silver Screen Partners III Honey, I Shrunk the Kids co-production with Silver Screen Partners III Cheetah The Little Mermaid co-production with Walt Disney Feature Animation and Silver Screen Partners IV; nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyInducted into the National Film Registry in 2022
1990s