How (And Where) To Watch 'Aladdin' Movies & TV Shows In Order
Some Disney properties are classics because they were made so long ago that they’re just classics. Some are classics because they’re just good. Aladdin sits firmly in the middle. It came out long enough ago that there’s a level of nostalgia, but it was also different. It has great music and Robin Williams. You can’t beat Robin Williams.
Of course, like most old Disney properties, we got a sequel. And then another sequel. And another one. And a TV show. Now, it’s hard to keep track of what exactly is canon or not. Then, there was a live-action version! Pretty much standard when it comes to Disney properties these days. With fans still awaiting the live-action follow-up in Aladdin 2, here’s where to watch all the Aladdin movies and TV shows in order.
Oh, those Arabian nights! Aladdin is the perfect Disney movie for those who like different things when it comes to their classic animation. The vibes are different, the setting is different, the hero and the heroine don’t conform to the stereotypes, and, oh yes, even the music sounds different. And though the happy ending is still very Disney-like, at least we get a magic carpet and a genie! Small steps or something.
The villain returns in a Disney movie sequel? This is such a twist! Fine, The Return of Jafar might be the opposite of a twist, but Jafar is still a pretty fun villain in the annals of Disney villains, and the return of Aladdin and Jasmine makes the return of the bad guy worth it. Also, everything is worth it to see that Jafar’s parrot, Iago, is now one of the good guys. It’s the kind of thing that only happens in a Disney movie.
Can you believe this show had three full seasons? Yes, there are three full seasons of the Aladdin TV show and numerous adventures in Agrabah as Aladdin, now engaged to Princess Jasmine, solves mysteries, finds treasures, and encounters various enemies. Every Disney show should have a long-running series, if nothing else because it gives us a chance to actually get to know the characters. It’s pretty low stakes and just casual fun with characters we already know, but don’t we just want comfort watches sometimes?
Aladdin and Jasmine are finally close to marriage, but when Aladdin finds out that his father is actually alive, a new adventure begins in Aladdin and the King of Thieves. This feels like a super-sized episode of the TV show, but a fun one at that, and we get to see more of the relationship between Aladdin and Jasmine while getting a chance to explore Aladdin’s backstory, which is always a plus.
Great if you like the same story, this time with actual people! Aladdin does a pretty good job at recreating the magic of the original, and it makes some changes to feel more current without deviating all that much from what made the original version so charming. Overall, it’s one of the best Disney adaptations, and a visually stunning recreation of a movie that was pretty fun to begin with. If you liked the animated one, chances are you’ll enjoy this one too.
