Disney’s The Princess and the Frog Ended an Animation Era But Became a Masterpiece

Disney’s The Princess and the Frog stood out from other Disney films from the beginning, taking place in the lively city of New Orleans during the 1920s and centering on the ambitious dreams of a young woman named Tiana. Although the film earned $271 million globally in 2009, it wasn’t considered a massive success by Disney’s typical measurements. While it didn’t perform as well in theaters as some other Disney movies, it appears audiences are increasingly recognizing the unique quality of this story about a different kind of Disney princess, and its popularity is growing as of 2026.








