On what date was Disney's 1991 animated Beauty and the Beast released in the United States?

Disney's 1991 animated Beauty and the Beast was released in the United States on November 22, 1991.

The film opened theatrically after a limited release in New York City and Los Angeles on September 29, 1991. That earlier engagement helped position it for awards attention before the wider release. Its national opening arrived during the Thanksgiving period, a major season for family films.

Beauty and the Beast was produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and became one of the studio's most acclaimed successes. It was based on the traditional fairy tale but introduced original characters, songs, and a more developed romantic storyline.

The date is sometimes confused with the film's 1992 awards season, when it received Academy Awards and Golden Globe recognition. The movie itself premiered in 1991; its major awards came afterward.