Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire May 2026

Directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise (the duo behind Beauty and the Beast ), the film was designed as a sci-fi adventure in the vein of Jules Verne.

: It adopted a distinct, angular look inspired by Mike Mignola's work on Hellboy , setting it apart from any previous Disney feature. Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire

: The expedition turns sour when the mission's leaders, Commander Rourke and Helga Sinclair, reveal their intent to steal the Heart of Atlantis for profit, forcing Milo to choose between his career and a dying civilization. Legacy and Cult Status Directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise (the

: A complete Atlantean language was created by Marc Okrand, the same linguist who developed Klingon for Star Trek . Legacy and Cult Status : A complete Atlantean

: The film’s final "pull-out" shot was considered the most difficult in Disney’s history at the time. It required panning from a 16-inch close-up of Milo and Kida to an 18,000-inch equivalent digital composite to reveal the entire city. Story and World-Building