Yep, These 2000s Disney Movies Still Slap and Will Make You Nostalgic AF
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The 2000s is an era that's unmatched. Please don't @ me, this is indeed a fact—I mean, hello, there's a reason the Y2K trend revival is still going strong. What decade can top coming home to find another Parental Control rerun on MTV and your new dELIA*s catalog that arrived in the mail? Back when the most stressful thing you had to deal with was choosing which 2000s heartthrob you were gonna marry (mine was Corbin Bleu lol). The decade of Blockbuster and butterfly clips may be over, but you can still relive all its nostalgic glory by streaming some of the best movies from the early 2000s.
I don't know about y'all, but when I'm in my feels about the good 'ole days, the first thing I want to do is curl up with my favorite animated Disney movie for a trip down memory lane. I mean, at this point, Disney+ should just sponsor me because the amount of times I've watched The Proud Family Movie is kinda disturbing. But anyway! Whether you're like me and in need of a new throwback film to obsess over or just need a comfort movie, consider yourself in the right place because I've rounded up some of Disney's best animated films from the 2000s that are guaranteed to hit you with a heavy dose of nostalgia. And, yes, I even included some Pixar faves since they're owned by Disney and available to watch on Disney+ also! From The Emperor's New Groove to Monster's Inc, brace yourself for an epic movie night ahead...
Lilo & Stitch
You already know we had to start strong with one of Disney's most iconic and timeless movies. When you see those waves and hear "He Mele No Lilo," you know what time it is. If you're one of the few people who hasn't seen this masterpiece, let us catch you up—a young, parentless girl adopts a "dog" from the local pound, completely unaware that it's actually an extraterrestrial science experiment that's taken refuge on Earth and is now hiding from its creator.
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The Emperor's New Groove
Now, this is easily one of the funniest (and most quotable) movies on this list and will literally make you laugh.out.loud. When an arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor, he becomes stranded in the jungle. His only chance to get back home and reclaim his throne rests in the hands of a peasant named Pacha. What ensues is an adventure of pure chaos and comedy.
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Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Was this movie the origin of anyone else's bi-panic? Just me? Well, when historian Milo Thatch boards an insane submarine to head into the deep mysteries of the sea in search of Atlantis and meets Princess Kida of the legendary kingdom, you'll understand where I'm coming from. But the underwater expedition takes an unexpected turn when the team's mission must shift from exploring the submerged kingdom to protecting it from mystical powers.
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Chicken Little
If you weren't mildly obsessed with Chicken Little as a kid, were you even a 2000s kid? Maybe I just identified with Chicken Little's chaotic energy, tbh. When the sky is lit-er-ally falling, and sanity has flown the coop, who will rise to save the day? Together with his hysterical band of misfits, Chicken Little must hatch a plan to save the planet from an alien invasion and prove that the world's biggest hero is a really really really little chicken.
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The Princess and the Frog
Give it up for Disney's best princess (I stand firmly by that statement, btw). This modern twist on a classic tale takes you on the journey of Tiana—a girl whose dreams of owning a restaurant come to a halt after kissing a frog. When she meets a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, a fateful kiss leads them both on a hilarious and mystical adventure through Louisiana's bayou and a villainous voodoo magician in hot pursuit. And, if that hasn't sold you, at least watch for Prince Naveen because ladies, the man is F-I-N-E.
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Treasure Planet
Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, young Jim Hawkins, who dreams of a life filled with adventure, discovers that the legendary Treasure Planet may just be real after all. After he receives a map from a dying pirate, he embarks on an odyssey across the universe.
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Home on the Range
I promise this won't put you to sleep like that Neil Young song of the same name. When an eviction notice shows up at the gates of Patch of Heaven dairy farm, three cows take it upon themselves to prevent their humble abode from being taken away. To do so, they set out on a quest, along with the Sheriff's horse for backup, to collect the ransom on outlaw Alameda Slim, a wanted cattle rustler.
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Monsters, Inc.
Out of allll the movies on the list, I hope you've at least seen this one. Known as the largest scare factory in the monster world, Monsters Incorporated deems James P. Sullivan (Sully) one of its top scarers. When a tiny girl decides to make an unexpected visit from the human world, it's up to Sully and his fiesty one-eyed friend, Mike Wazowski, to get her back home safe and sound.
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Brother Bear
If the Phil Collins song from Brother Bear didn't put you deep in your feels, I don't think I can trust you. This tearjerker of a movie follows an impulsive boy named Kenai who is magically transformed into a bear and must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, wooly mammoths, and more.
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Bolt
Do you remember where you were when Miley Cyrus announced she'd be starring in an animated Disney film with John Travolta...because I def do. This comedy adventure follows Bolt, a super-dog whose days are filled with danger and intrigue—at least until the cameras stop rolling. When he's accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to NYC, he begins his biggest adventure yet—a cross-country journey through the real world to return to his owner and co-star, Penny. Armed with only delusions (same lol) that his powers are real, a jaded cat named Mittens, and a TV-obsessed hamster named Rhino, Bolt discovers he doesn't need superpowers to be a hero.
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Meet the Robinsons
I can go on about why this film is a hidden movie gem, but I'll save you the TED Talk. Lewis is an orphan who dreams of finding his family, but his journey takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious stranger named Wilbur whisks him away to the future. Yes, you read that right. There, he meets an incredible menagerie of characters and a family beyond his wildest dreams who lead him on an amazing adventure.
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Up
Are you a Carl or a Russell? I'm more of a Russell myself, but working on it. Anyways, this adorable and sweet love story follows a 78-year-old man who is about to fulfill a lifelong dream of traveling the world. By tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to South America, but Carl's worst fear comes true when he discovers that a boy scout named Russell has stowed abroad the balloon-powered house.
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Ratatouille
Somehow Disney made everyone fall in love with a rat, and you'd be lying if you said you didn't. Ratatouille follows Remy, who dreams of becoming a great chef, despite one minor downfall—he's a vermin. He travels to Paris to follow his dream, and with the help of hapless garbage boy Linguini, he puts his culinary skills to the test in the kitchen while staying hidden. Remy eventually gets to prove his culinary abilities to a great food critic, but is the food any good?
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WALL-E
If you're anything like me and already have a pessimistic view of the world, you may wanna skip this one. Or, maybe do watch for the sweetest lil robot that ever was. Short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, WALL-E is the last robot left on Earth (poor bb). He spends his days tidying up the planet, but over 700 years, he's developed a personality and he's more than a little lonely. When he spots EVE, a sleek robot sent back to Earth on a scanning mission, WALL-E becomes smitten and embarks on his greatest adventure yet as he follows EVE across the galaxy.
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Dinosaur
You either loved this movie or were a little disturbed by it. There is no in-between. With...interesting animation, this is the story of Aladar, a dinosaur raised by a family of lemurs. Their world is turned upside-down when meteors strike, turning their green world into a desert wasteland. By teaming up with a herd of herbivores, the trek is on to find the "Nesting Ground," where water and vegetation are bountiful.
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