“Aladdin: The Return of Jafar” is a 1994 American direct-to-video animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Television Animation and released by Walt Disney Home Video on May 20, 1994. The film is the second installment in the Aladdin film series, and is a sequel to the 1992 film Aladdin. The film follows Aladdin, Jasmine, and Genie as they must stop the evil sorcerer Jafar from taking over the kingdom of Agrabah.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $242 million worldwide against a production budget of $20 million. It was praised for its animation, music, and voice acting. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards, for Best Original Song (“Friend Like Me”) and Best Original Score.
