

According to the MsMojo YouTube channel, Disney announced sequel plans in 2001, four decades after the original film. At one point in time, the studio had planned a sequel for Dumbo. | Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Disneyĭisney is known for its affinity for sequels and reboots. What happened to the planned animated sequel to ‘Dumbo’? A view of the atmosphere during the World Premiere of Disney’s “Dumbo” at the El Capitan Theatre on Main Los Angeles, California. Over the years, Dumbo has retained its status as a classic, even though, as noted by IMDb, it has been criticized for some of the racist stereotypes that the film contains.

The film features a number of heartfelt songs, including “Baby Mine” and “Pink Elephants on Parade.” According to IMDb, the musical is one of Disney’s shortest animated features, with a runtime of only 64 minutes. Often ridiculed by members of the circus troupe that he travels with, Dumbo learns that he can use his larger-than-normal ears to fly.
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The movie tells the story of an elephant known as Dumbo and his journey to self-acceptance.

Dumbo was released in 1941, as the fourth Disney animated feature film.
