Which Disney animated feature was the first to be released in IMAX?

Fantasia 2000 was the first Disney animated feature to be released in IMAX. The sequel to Fantasia premiered in late 1999 and received an exclusive IMAX engagement beginning January 1, 2000, before its regular theatrical release.

The film was designed as a musical anthology, combining animated segments with classical compositions and live-action introductions. Its large-scale imagery and orchestral presentation made it a natural candidate for IMAX, whose giant screens and powerful sound systems emphasized the film’s visual and musical spectacle.

Fantasia 2000 played in 75 IMAX theaters worldwide from January through April 2000. It was also recognized as the first feature-length animated film released in the format and the first major Hollywood motion picture to receive an IMAX release.

Its general release followed on June 16, 2000. The film’s IMAX presentation is sometimes confused with its premiere: it first premiered at Carnegie Hall on December 17, 1999, while the IMAX engagement began several weeks later.