Aladdin and the King of Thieves

Aladdin and the King of Thieves has built a real following in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 1,988 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Scott Weinger's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Aladdin and the King of Thieves earns its spot. Aladdin and the King of Thieves treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. Legendary secrets are revealed as Aladdin and his friends—Jasmine, Abu, Carpet and, of course, the always entertaining Genie—face all sorts of terrifying threats and make some exciting last-minute escapes pursuing the King Of Thieves and his villainous crew. Every line from Scott Weinger and Brad Kane lands with more craft than you'd expect. Aladdin and the King of Thieves came out in 1996. What makes Aladdin and the King of Thieves more than a curiosity is writing that would hold up in any format. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, Aladdin and the King of Thieves treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Scott Weinger's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. If you have been sleeping on it because of the format, the format is not the thing here.