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Aladdin

Aladdin is a Disney film franchise centered on a young street thief who discovers a magic lamp and uses the genie’s help to win the heart of Princess Jasmine while opposing the vizier Jafar.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Aladdin is a Disney film franchise centered on a young street thief who discovers a magic lamp and uses the genie's help to win the heart of Princess Jasmine while opposing the vizier Jafar. The best-known version is the 1992 animated musical, followed by Disney's 2019 live-action remake. The character and story draw on the Arabic folk tale "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" from One Thousand and One Nights.

Plot

The story follows a poor young man named Aladdin who discovers a magical lamp containing a genie. With the genie's help, he disguises himself as a prince to pursue Princess Jasmine while Jafar tries to seize the lamp's power.

Animated film

Disney released Aladdin in 1992 as an animated musical fantasy film. The film's voice cast includes Scott Weinger as Aladdin and Robin Williams as the Genie. Brad Kane provided Aladdin's singing voice, while Lea Salonga sang for Jasmine and Bruce Adler sang for the Peddler.

Live-action remake

Disney released a live-action version of Aladdin in 2019. Mena Massoud portrayed Aladdin in that film, which retells the same basic story with a different cast.

Source story

The Disney version is based on the folk tale "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" from One Thousand and One Nights. The original tale differs in details from Disney's Agrabah-based adaptation.

Key facts

  • The 1992 animated film was released on November 25, 1992.
  • Scott Weinger voiced Aladdin in the 1992 animated film, with Brad Kane providing his singing voice.
  • Mena Massoud played Aladdin in Disney's 2019 live-action adaptation.
  • The story is based on the folktale from One Thousand and One Nights.

Frequently asked questions

What is Aladdin about?
It follows a poor young man who finds a magic lamp, meets a genie, and uses wishes to win Princess Jasmine's love while the villain Jafar tries to steal the lamp.
Who voiced Aladdin in the Disney movie?
Scott Weinger voiced Aladdin in Disney's 1992 animated film.
Who played Aladdin in the live-action movie?
Mena Massoud played Aladdin in Disney's 2019 live-action film.
What year was Aladdin released?
Disney's animated Aladdin was released in 1992; its U.S. release date was November 25, 1992.
Is Aladdin based on a story?
Yes. Disney's film is based on the folk tale "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" from One Thousand and One Nights.
Who sings in Aladdin?
In the 1992 animated film, Brad Kane provided Aladdin's singing voice, Lea Salonga sang for Jasmine, and Bruce Adler sang for the Peddler.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_(1992_Disney_film)
    Supports: Plot summary; voice cast including Scott Weinger and Robin Williams.
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://www.simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_(1992_movie)
    Supports: Release date; adapted from One Thousand and One Nights; singing voices for Aladdin, Jasmine, and the Peddler.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6139732/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary for the 2019 live-action film and its connection to Aladdin, Jasmine, the lamp, and Jafar.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin
    Supports: Origin in the folktale "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" and background on the traditional story.