Sleeping Beautymovie | 1959 May 2026

Released on January 29, 1959, is Walt Disney Productions' 16th animated feature . While initially a financial disappointment, it is now celebrated as one of the most artistically ambitious films of Disney’s "Golden Age". Summary of Key Facts

Introduced Maleficent, often cited as one of the most iconic and terrifying Disney villains. Production & Design Sleeping BeautyMovie | 1959

The film was a massive undertaking that nearly a decade to produce, costing an unprecedented $6 million at the time. Released on January 29, 1959, is Walt Disney

The first animated film shot in the Super Technirama 70 widescreen process. Released on January 29