Despite being released for decades,
Disney animated movies still have the ability to delight audiences of all ages and receive enthusiastic discussions among moviegoers. Some Disney loyal fans have even expressed their desire to see the characters that they grew up with appearing in other projects.
To satisfy its fans, Disney has released multiple series based on its original films, such as
"Zootopia",
"Moana", or
"The Little Mermaid". By the way, did you know that Timon and Pumbaa from
"The Lion King" also had their own show?
Keep scrolling down to discover 10 times Disney turned their classic movies into TV series, and don't forget to let us know your opinion in the comment section below!
#1 The Little Mermaid: The Series
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The setting of this series is right before the setting of "The Little Mermaid". It tells the story of Ariel and her adventures under the sea. Through this series, the audiences have a broader understanding of the ocean in which Ariel was born and raised.
#2 The Emperor's New School
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Maybe there aren't many people who know about this but "Emperor's New Groove" also has its own
TV Show, which is "The Emperor's New School". In this spin-off, Kuzco is forced to enroll in Kuzko Academy and he has to graduate in order to stay on his throne.
#3 Timon & Pumbaa
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If you're a fan of Timon and Pumbaa and you're interested in seeing the interactions of this humorous duo, "Timon & Pumbaa" is the perfect show for you. Besides the two main characters Timon and Pumbaa, you can also see other characters from "The Lion King" such as Zazu, Scar or Simba...
#4 Tarzan: The Legend Continues
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This film follows the journey of Tarzan and Jane to protect their jungle home against wild
animals. And if you're a loyal fan of the original Tarzan books, then you definitely shouldn't miss this show. The best part is, you'll be surprised to discover that there're a lot of plot points from the original books inserted into this series.
#5 Hercules: The Animated Series
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This animated series revolves around Hercules' journey to conquer Olympus with his friends and their fight against other great gods. Overall, this is a show worth watching for those who love Greek mythology and epic battles.
#6 Aladdin: The Animated Series
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Thanks to its huge success, Aladdin deserves a spin-off and that's why Disney created "Aladdin: The animated series". This series follows Aladdin, Jasmine, and Genie as they get into mystical escapades. Thanks to this show, we will better understand Aladdin and Jasmine's relationship as they faced the villain Jafar together.
#7 Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
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Unlike other spin-offs that are often associated with its main movie, "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command" builds a universe entirely separate from "Toy Story". The film follows the journey of the eponymous space and his teammates to fight against evil and protect the galaxy.
#8 101 Dalmations: The Series
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This series is about the plethora of dogs moving to a farm in the country with their owners. In this show, Cruella doesn't focus on making fur coats out of puppies but just wants to take over the farm through her sinister. And this is just one way that Disney did to tone down this villain's evilness.
#9 The Mighty Ducks
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If you love both the adorable ducks and sports films, especially those who are a fan of Donald Duck, we are sure that "The Mighty Ducks" is the movie you are looking for.
#10 The Jungle Cubs
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Many of our childhood cartoon animal characters appeared as kids in "The Jungle Cubs," including Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Khan, Hathi, Kaa, and King Louie. Through various small stories of the main characters, this show teaches children valuable lessons related to friendship and the problems they have to face growing up. If you haven't watched "The Jungle Cubs", check it out now!