There are 13 original Disney Princess movies associated with Disney’s 13 official princesses. The list begins with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and ends with Raya and the Last Dragon (2021). This count includes each princess’s original animated feature film, but excludes sequels, live-action remakes, and movies such as Frozen that belong to separate Disney franchises.
The Complete List of 13 Disney Princess Movies
Disney currently recognizes 13 characters in its official Disney Princess lineup. Each princess has an original animated movie associated with her character, including Jasmine from Aladdin and Merida from Pixar’s Brave.
Here are the 13 movies, their release years, and the princess featured in each film:
| Disney Princess Movie | Year | Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | 1937 | Snow White |
| Cinderella | 1950 | Cinderella |
| Sleeping Beauty | 1959 | Aurora |
| The Little Mermaid | 1989 | Ariel |
| Beauty and the Beast | 1991 | Belle |
| Aladdin | 1992 | Jasmine |
| Pocahontas | 1995 | Pocahontas |
| Mulan | 1998 | Mulan |
| The Princess and the Frog | 2009 | Tiana |
| Tangled | 2010 | Rapunzel |
| Brave | 2012 | Merida |
| Moana | 2016 | Moana |
| Raya and the Last Dragon | 2021 | Raya |
These are the original feature films for every character in Disney’s official Princess franchise. The number 13 refers to those original movies, not the total number of Disney films featuring princess characters.
For individual movie summaries and a viewing guide, see my complete list of Disney Princess movies in release order.
Why Aren’t Frozen and Other Princess Movies Included?
Frozen (2013) and Frozen II (2019) feature Anna and Elsa, two of Disney’s best-known royal characters. However, neither character belongs to the official Disney Princess franchise.
Disney markets Frozen as its own franchise, separate from the Disney Princess character lineup. Therefore, neither movie is included among the 13 original Disney Princess films.
The same applies to other Disney heroines who are not part of the official roster. Characters such as Esmeralda, Kida, Tinker Bell, Mirabel, and Asha may appear in discussions of honorary Disney Princesses, but their movies do not increase the core count.
For more on the Frozen characters specifically, see why Anna and Elsa are not official Disney Princesses.
Do Disney Princess Sequels Count?
Sequels increase the number of Disney movies featuring official princesses, but they do not change the count of 13 original films.
For example, Moana 2 (2024) continues Moana’s story, while movies such as Cinderella II: Dreams Come True, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, and Mulan II expand on earlier princess films.
Live-action remakes are another category. Disney has released new versions of Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Mulan, The Little Mermaid, and Snow White. Those movies feature characters already represented in the original animated lineup.
There is no single official total for every Disney princess-related movie once sequels, remakes, and unofficial characters are included. The answer depends on which films you choose to count.
What Was the First and Most Recent Disney Princess Movie?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first Disney Princess movie, released in 1937. It was also Disney’s first full-length animated feature film. Read more about the first Disney Princess movie and how Snow White began the tradition.
Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) is the most recent original film associated with a character added to the official Disney Princess lineup. Raya is the newest member of that group.
The official Disney Princess lineup remains at 13 characters. You can check the complete official Disney Princess list to see who is included or visit Disney’s official Princess website.
