Atlantis is the titular location of Atlantis: The Lost Empire. It was a powerful empire established thousands of years ago that was mostly destroyed in a terrible cataclysm around 6586 BC and was rediscovered in 1914 in the events of the film.
Did Atlantis do well?
Atlantis didn't tank upon release in 2001, but it did give an underwhelming performance at the box office. It was supposed to change the course of Disney animation, usher in a television series, and give Disney a new remodeling theme for some of its park attractions. Instead, it went quietly under the radar.23 Sept 2020
Will there be a Disney Atlantis 3?
This is the third installment of Atlantis films, this is the third sequel of 2003's Atlantis: Milo's Return and 2001's Atlantis: The Lost Empire. It was released by Walt Disney Pictures, Allias Salmon Studios, DisneyToon Studios, and Toon City Animation Inc.
Is there more than one Atlantis movie?
The film was released on VHS and DVD on , with the Blu-ray released on . Atlantis is considered to be a cult favorite, due in part to Mignola's unique artistic influence. A direct-to-video sequel, Atlantis: Milo's Return, was released in 2003.
Is the second Atlantis movie good?
A great sequel, but not all ends are tied up, somewhat clunky. It was going to be a TV series, but when Atlantis: The Lost Empire flopped, they made the first three episodes into one movie, so you can tell where one episode ends and another starts. Not very well done, but still an enjoyable and pretty decent movie.
Why does Atlantis 2 look different?
It almost looked as if the animators were bummed when they learned they were a part of this sequel project. It wasn't as fluid; the animation is choppy-looking. Atlantis no longer looks ethereal and crisp — instead it looks as dried up and dull as the southwest that is visited in this second movie.
Will there be another Atlantis movie?
While Disney animations are often hugely successful at the box office, the studio has recently turned to live action, such as Mulan and The Little Mermaid. His co-director Gary Trousdale, in fact, suggested the complete opposite was true, and Disney had no plans to remake Atlantis.16 Jun 2021
Are there 2 Atlantis movies?
Atlantis II: Milo's Return (also known as simply Atlantis: Milo's Return) is a 2003 American animated science-fiction film produced by DisneyToon Studios, and a sequel to the 2001 animated film Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
Which Atlantis is the first movie?
Atlantis is a Disney media franchise, commencing in 2001 with the theatrical release of the traditionally animated action-adventure film Atlantis: The Lost Empire.