18 movies you'll be surprised Disney didn't make

Ann SchmidtAug 12, 2020, 23:04 IST

"Anastasia" was originally made by 20th Century Fox.20th Century Fox Animation

Some animated and live-action films have somehow become synonymous with Disney, even though they were made by competing production companies.
A few live-action movies that could confuse viewers include "Mowgli" and "Mirror Mirror," which are based on classic stories that Disney has also made film versions of.
"Anastasia" and "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" were originally distributed by 20th Century Fox, however, Disney has since acquired the company.

With the prevalence of Pixar and Marvel, it seems like nearly everything is a Disney movie, especially when it comes to animated films.

However, throughout the last few decades, a couple of competing production companies have given Disney a run for its money.

Here are some movies that may seem like they were made by Disney, but actually weren't.

The 1973 animated adaptation of "Charlotte's Web" is a Paramount Pictures film.

"Charlotte's Web" is based on the children's book of the same name by E.B. White. Paramount Pictures

"The Secret of NIMH" (1982) was created by a former Disney animator.

Dom DeLuise and Elizabeth Hartman voiced characters in "The Secret of NIMH." MGM/UA Entertainment Company

"An American Tail" (1986) was produced by Universal Pictures.

Phillip Glasser voiced Fievel Mousekewitz in "An American Tail." Universal Pictures

"The Land Before Time" (1988) was also produced by Universal Pictures.

"The Land Before Time" is often mistaken for a Disney movie. Universal Pictures

The animated classic "All Dogs Go to Heaven" (1989) was another one of Bluth's creations.

"All Dogs Go to Heaven" was directed by Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, Dan Kuenster. United Artists

The live-action film "Hook" (1991) is a TriStar Pictures film.

Julia Roberts in "Hook." TriStar Pictures

"FernGully: The Last Rainforest" (1992) was made by 20th Century Fox, which is now owned by Disney.

"FernGully" is an animated classic. 20th Century Fox

"The Swan Princess" (1994) was distributed by New Line Cinema, not Disney.

Michelle Nicastro and Liz Callaway voiced Princess Odette in "The Swan Princess." New Line Cinema

"Balto" (1995) was produced by Amblimation and Universal Pictures.

Kevin Bacon voiced the title character in "Balto." Universal Pictures

"Jumanji" (1995) is another non-Disney live-action film produced by TriStar Pictures.

Robin Williams starred in "Jumanji." TriStar Pictures

There's a big debate over whether "Anastasia" (1997), with its roots in 20th Century Fox, should become part of the Disney canon.

Meg Ryan voiced the lead character in "Anastasia." 20th Century Fox Animation

Warner Brothers produced the animated film "Quest for Camelot" (1998).

"Quest for Camelot" was also known as "The Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot." Warner Brothers

The star-studded animated movie "The Prince of Egypt" (1998) was produced by DreamWorks Animation.

Val Kilmer voiced Moses in "The Prince of Egypt." Dreamworks

The animated classic "The Iron Giant" (1999) was produced by Warner Brothers.

Vin Diesel voiced the titular character in "The Iron Giant." Warner Bros.

"Stuart Little" (1999) was produced by Columbia Pictures.

Michael J. Fox voiced the titular character in "Stuart Little." Sony Pictures

"The Trumpet of the Swan" (2001) was another TriStar Pictures film.

"The Trumpet of the Swan" is based on the novel by E.B. White. TriStar Pictures

The 2012 live-action film "Mirror Mirror" was produced by Relativity Media.

Julia Roberts in "Mirror Mirror." Relativity Pictures

"Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle" (2018) is a Netflix original.

"Mowgli" is based on "The Jungle Book." Netflix

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