All Disney princess movies holds a special place in our hearts. But have you ever wondered how they stack up against each other?
In this article, we embark on a delightful journey through the enchanting world of Disney princess films as we rank them all.
List of All disney princess movies Ranked:
23. Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (2012) – 6.5/10
Introduces a young girl named Sofia who becomes a princess after her mother marries the king
Sofia attends a school for royal children and learns how to navigate life as a princess
Along the way, she must overcome challenges and make new friends, including some famous Disney princesses
22. Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997) – 6.1/10
Set during the Christmas season and takes place in the time period of the original Beauty and the Beast
Features Belle and the Beast trying to bring Christmas to the castle, despite the Beast’s dislike of the holiday
Introduces a new character, a pipe organ named Forte, who is determined to keep the Beast from falling in love with Belle
21. Cinderella 3: A Twist in Time (2007) – 6.0/10
Continues the story of Cinderella after she marries Prince Charming
Features Cinderella’s wicked stepmother traveling back in time to prevent Cinderella from meeting the prince
Cinderella and her animal friends must work to restore the timeline and make sure she still marries the prince
20. Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002) – 5.0/10
Consists of three shorter stories, each focusing on a different aspect of Cinderella’s life after she marries the prince
In the first story, Cinderella struggles to adjust to her new life as a princess
In the second story, Cinderella helps a young girl find her own true love
In the third story, Cinderella is surprised by a visit from her fairy godmother
19. Pocahontas 2: Journey to a New World (1998) – 4.9/10
Takes place after the events of the original Pocahontas movie
Pocahontas travels to England as an ambassador for her people, and meets John Rolfe
The movie focuses on the cultural differences between the Native Americans and the English, as well as Pocahontas’ struggles to adapt to English society
18. The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning (2008) – 6.3/10
A prequel to the original Little Mermaid movie
Shows Ariel’s life before she met Prince Eric, including her relationship with her father King Triton
Reveals why music is banned in their underwater kingdom and how Ariel’s love of music leads to her rebellion against her father
17. Mulan II (2004) – 5.7/10
Continues the story of Mulan after she saves China in the original movie
Mulan and Li Shang are tasked with escorting three princesses to a neighboring kingdom for a political marriage
Along the way, Mulan and her friends must overcome cultural differences and learn to work together to save the princesses from danger
16. The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000) – 5.6/10
Takes place after the events of the original Little Mermaid movie
Ariel and Prince Eric have a daughter named Melody who is kidnapped by Ursula’s sister, Morgana
Ariel and her friends must save Melody and defeat Morgana before she can take over the ocean
15. Cinderella (1950) – 7.3/10
The story of a young woman named Cinderella who lives with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters
With the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella attends the royal ball and meets Prince Charming
The movie is known for its classic songs and timeless story of true love overcoming adversity
14. Sleeping Beauty (1959) – 7.2/10
A retelling of the classic fairy tale of a princess named Aurora who is cursed by an evil fairy
The curse puts Aurora into a deep sleep that can only be broken by true love’s kiss
The movie is known for its stunning animation and iconic villain, Maleficent
13. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) – 7.6/10
The first feature-length animated film produced by Disney
Tells the story of Snow White, a young princess who is forced to flee from her wicked stepmother and finds refuge with seven dwarfs
The movie is known for its classic songs and groundbreaking animation techniques
12. Pocahontas (1995) – 6.7/10
Based on the true story of Pocahontas, a Native American princess who falls in love with an Englishman named John Smith
The movie explores themes of cultural differences and the impact of colonization on Native Americans
Known for its sweeping score and songs like “Colors of the Wind”
11. Brave (2012) – 7.1/10
Set in medieval Scotland, the movie tells the story of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong princess who defies tradition to pursue her own path in life
Merida’s actions have unintended consequences and she must find a way to undo a curse that threatens her family and kingdom
The movie is known for its stunning animation and themes of family, bravery, and self-discovery
10. Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) – 7.4/10
Set in a fictional world inspired by Southeast Asian cultures, the movie tells the story of Raya, a warrior princess on a quest to find the last dragon and save her kingdom
Raya must navigate a divided world and face off against an evil force known as the Druun
The movie is known for its beautiful animation, memorable characters, and themes of trust and unity
9. The Princess and the Frog (2009) – 7.1/10
Set in 1920s New Orleans, the movie tells the story of Tiana, a hardworking waitress with a dream of opening her own restaurant
Tiana’s life is turned upside down when she is turned into a frog after kissing a prince who has been cursed
The movie is known for its memorable characters, catchy songs, and themes of perseverance and following your dreams. It was also notable for being Disney’s first animated film with a black princess.
8. Frozen II (2019) – 6.8/10
A sequel to the hugely popular Frozen, the movie follows sisters Elsa and Anna as they journey into an enchanted forest to uncover the truth about their family and save their kingdom
The movie is known for its stunning animation, powerful songs, and themes of sisterhood, self-discovery, and the importance of embracing change
7. Mulan (1998) – 7.6/10
Based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, the movie tells the story of a young woman who disguises herself as a man to take her father’s place in the army and defend her country against invaders
Mulan must navigate the challenges of military training and battle, all while keeping her true identity a secret
The movie is known for its memorable characters, humor, and themes of honor, courage, and gender equality
6. Beauty and the Beast (1991) – 8.0/10
Based on the classic fairy tale, the movie tells the story of Belle, a book-loving girl who is taken captive by a cursed prince and his enchanted servants
Belle and the prince must learn to see beyond each other’s outer appearances and break the curse before it’s too late
The movie is known for its beautiful animation, memorable songs, and themes of love, acceptance, and inner beauty. It was also the first animated movie to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
5. Aladdin (1992) – 8.0/10
Set in the fictional Arabian city of Agrabah, the movie tells the story of a charming street rat named Aladdin who falls in love with the princess, Jasmine
Aladdin finds a magic lamp containing a genie who grants him three wishes, and he must use them to defeat the evil sorcerer Jafar and win Jasmine’s heart
The movie is known for its memorable characters, humor, and catchy songs, and is often considered one of Disney’s greatest animated classics
4. The Little Mermaid (1989) – 7.6/10
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, the movie tells the story of Ariel, a mermaid who dreams of becoming human and falls in love with a prince
Ariel makes a deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human, but must sacrifice her voice and win the prince’s love in three days or be doomed to Ursula forever
The movie is known for its colorful animation, memorable songs, and themes of following your dreams, true love, and the importance of family
3. Tangled (2010) – 7.7/10
A retelling of the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, the movie follows the story of a young woman with magical long hair who is kept locked in a tower by an evil woman named Mother Gothel
When a charming thief named Flynn Rider stumbles upon her tower, Rapunzel convinces him to help her escape and explore the outside world
The movie is known for its stunning animation, catchy songs, and themes of self-discovery, independence, and the power of love and friendship. It was also the first Disney princess movie to be computer-animated.
2. Frozen (2013) – 7.4/10
Set in the kingdom of Arendelle, the movie tells the story of two sisters, Elsa and Anna. Elsa possesses the power to create ice and snow, but her powers accidentally trigger an eternal winter in the kingdom, leading her to flee into the mountains.
Anna sets out on a journey to find her sister and save the kingdom with the help of an iceman named Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and a living snowman named Olaf. Along the way, they face challenges and learn the importance of sisterly love.
The movie is known for its memorable songs, stunning animation, and themes of sisterhood, self-acceptance, and the power of love over fear.
1. Moana (2016) – 7.6/10
Set in ancient Polynesia, the movie follows the journey of Moana, the daughter of a chief, who sets out to save her island from a curse. To do so, she must find the demigod Maui and restore the heart of the goddess Te Fiti.
Along the way, Moana faces challenges and learns about her heritage and connection to the ocean. She is accompanied by Maui, a shape-shifting demigod with his own personal struggles.
The movie is known for its beautiful animation, catchy songs, and themes of identity, empowerment, and the importance of protecting the environment. It is also notable for featuring Disney’s first Polynesian princess.
