Underrated Disney 2000s Film Tops Disney+ Streaming Charts

The Disney Renaissance of the ’90s gave us some of the most beloved animated movies of all time, but the early 2000s were a bit of a rough patch for the House of Mouse. Among the box office misses of that era, however, there was one film that finally found its moment to shine: Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove is now the top movie on Disney+ in the U.S. It’s a tale that started in 2000, starring an egotistical emperor turned llama in a buddy comedy set in the Incan Empire. With its irreverent humor and no-musical format, The Emperor’s New Groove earned its spot as a cult classic. The film’s cast includes David Spade as Emperor Kuzco, John Goodman as Pacha, the legendary Eartha Kitt as Yzma, and Patrick Warburton as Kronk. Despite being a box office disappointment back in the day, it’s proven to be a hidden gem over the years. The resurgence of this animated classic might be thanks to new audiences revisiting or discovering it and appreciating its modern humor. Or perhaps, the film is just hitting its stride as it marks its 25th anniversary. Either way, The Emperor’s New Groove is now getting the recognition it deserves on the top spot of the Disney+ streaming charts. So, if you haven’t given it a watch yet, now might be the perfect time to see why Kuzco and his pals are winning over audiences all these years later.