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Aladdin

Aladdin is a Disney film franchise centered on a young street thief who discovers a magic lamp and uses the genie’s help to win the heart of Princess Jasmine while opposing the vizier Jafar.

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Aladdin is a Disney film franchise about a street thief who finds a magic lamp and uses a genie's wishes to win Princess Jasmine's heart while foiling the vizier Jafar. The best-known version is the 1992 animated musical, followed by a 2019 live-action remake.

What it is

Aladdin is a Disney film franchise centered on a young street thief who discovers a magic lamp. With the help of a genie, he disguises himself as a prince to pursue Princess Jasmine, while the villain Jafar tries to seize the lamp's power. The franchise includes the 1992 animated film, a 2019 live-action remake, and various spin-offs.

Key details

The 1992 animated film was released on November 25, 1992, directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. Scott Weinger voiced Aladdin, with Brad Kane providing his singing voice. Mena Massoud played Aladdin in the 2019 live-action film. The story is based on the folk tale "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" from *One Thousand and One Nights*.

Why it matters

Aladdin is a major Disney franchise that introduced iconic characters and music, such as Robin Williams' Genie. It remains a cultural touchstone, with the 1992 film winning two Academy Awards and the 2019 remake grossing over $1 billion worldwide.

In short

  • Aladdin is a Disney franchise about a street thief who finds a magic lamp.
  • The 1992 animated film is the best-known version, released on November 25, 1992.
  • Scott Weinger voiced Aladdin in the animated film; Mena Massoud played him in the 2019 live-action remake.
  • The story is based on the folk tale from *One Thousand and One Nights*.

Quick questions

What is Aladdin about?
It follows a poor young man who finds a magic lamp, meets a genie, and uses wishes to win Princess Jasmine’s love while the villain Jafar tries to steal the lamp.
Who voiced Aladdin in the Disney movie?
Scott Weinger voiced Aladdin in Disney’s 1992 animated film.
What year was Aladdin released?
Disney’s animated *Aladdin* was released in 1992; its U.S. release date was November 25, 1992.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_(1992_Disney_film)
    Supports: Plot summary; voice cast including Scott Weinger and Robin Williams.
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://www.simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_(1992_movie)
    Supports: Release date; adapted from One Thousand and One Nights; singing voices for Aladdin, Jasmine, and the Peddler.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6139732/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary for the 2019 live-action film and its connection to Aladdin, Jasmine, the lamp, and Jafar.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin
    Supports: Origin in the folktale "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" and background on the traditional story.