On what date was Finding Nemo released in the United States?

Finding Nemo was released in the United States on May 30, 2003.

The film premiered earlier at Los Angeles's El Capitan Theatre on May 18, 2003, before its wide theatrical opening. It was Pixar's fifth feature and the studio's first film released during the summer rather than its usual November period.

The U.S. opening placed Finding Nemo alongside The Italian Job and Wrong Turn in theaters. Its release became a major commercial success, and the film eventually won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 76th Academy Awards.

A common mix-up is confusing the premiere date with the general release date. May 18 refers to the Los Angeles premiere, while May 30 is the date the film opened theatrically across the United States. Its VHS and DVD release followed on November 4, 2003.