Before Frozen took the world by storm in the winter, Disney kicked off the year with a visually extravagant prequel to The Wizard of Oz . Directed by Sam Raimi and starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams, and Rachel Weisz, the film explored how the Wizard arrived in the Land of Oz.
Here is a look back at the major Disney releases that defined 2013. disney movies of 2013
While The Lone Ranger proved that not every bet pays off, the success of Frozen and the MCU films in 2013 cemented the strategy that continues to drive the company today: utilizing strong brands, leveraging nostalgia, and pushing the boundaries of animation technology. It was the year Disney proved it could rule the pop culture conversation in every season. Before Frozen took the world by storm in