There are talking animals.
There’s an independent princess (and sometimes a prince).
There’s usually some adventure, probably some songs, and more than a bit of humor.
It’s been a successful formula for Disney for a century.
It was the first Disney animated movie to use computer-generated images, a technological leap at the time.
Unfortunately,The Black Cauldronbombed, grossing just $21 million on a budget of $44 million.
Its physical media release provided an opportunity for audiences to reevaluate the movie, and they did.
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The Black Cauldron is an animated fantasy film from Walt Disney Studios, directed by Ted Berman and Richard Rich. Released in 1985, it follows the young hero Taran and his quest to prevent the evil Horned King from obtaining a powerful magical relic known as the Black Cauldron. Featuring the voices of Grant Bardsley, Susan Sheridan, and John Hurt, the film combines elements of adventure, mystery, and dark fantasy.
The Black Cauldronis currently available to stream on Disney+.
