Disney is trying a fresh approach with three of its most popular animated films, and it’s already gaining traction. Over the last decade or so, we’ve seen many Disney classics reimagined as live-action movies – films like The Jungle Book, The Lion King, and Lilo & Stitch have been hugely successful for the company. However, Disney hasn’t previously updated its animated films with entirely new animation – until now.
Disney+ is adding some exciting content in April, including a groundbreaking release from Disney Animation: “Songs in Sign Language.” This is the studio’s first-ever production to reimagine popular songs from its classic animated films using American Sign Language (ASL). The initial release features three well-loved songs from iconic Disney movies.
- “The Next Right Thing” from Frozen 2
- “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto
- “Beyond” from Moana 2
The show is already proving popular with viewers, currently ranking as the most-watched title on Disney+ in the United States, according to FlixPatrol. This is a positive indicator, and hopefully, it will encourage Disney to create more content like this.
Disney Animation’s Songs In Sign Language Is A Good Step Forward
This new release is a wonderful step towards making Disney songs accessible to everyone, and it’s timed to coincide with National Deaf History Month. For the first time, fans can experience songs – including the popular hit “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” – with animation directly in the video, instead of relying on subtitles or a separate sign language interpreter. This will be especially meaningful for young children, who can now enjoy these songs in a more visually engaging way.
As a fan, I’m just blown away by the incredible effort that went into recreating these musical numbers! It wasn’t just a few small changes – they actually re-animated about 95% of it for Songs in Sign Language. What’s really special is that they worked with Deaf West Theater to make the American Sign Language a genuine performance – fully choreographed and then brought to life through animation, not just a simple translation. It’s visually stunning on a technical level, but even more importantly, it’s deeply meaningful. It’s amazing to think about how this could allow Deaf viewers to finally see themselves represented and even feel inspired. It’s truly something special.
Disney and other studios definitely have room to expand on this, but this release is still something to be happy about, especially since it’s already popular on Disney+. With Disney’s vast library of films and music, there’s a lot of opportunity to create more content like this, and it looks like audiences are eager for it.
Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language is now streaming on Disney+ in the U.S.
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