The Lion King (1994)

The Lion King's Shakespearean narrative on the African savanna delivers powerful emotional storytelling that has made it a cultural phenomenon, grossing over $1.6 billion across all releases. Hans Zimmer's score and Elton John's songs, including the Oscar-winning "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," elevate this epic above the typical Disney Renaissance film, with 4 Oscar wins and a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score. While not as daring in visual experimentation as #3, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, its hand-drawn animation and mature themes of responsibility and loss have sold more than 55 million home video units, making it the best-selling animated title on home video.