The Return of Jafar facts for kids
The Return of Jafar is an animated movie from 1994. It was released directly to video, meaning it didn't first show in movie theaters. This film is a sequel to the popular 1992 Disney movie Aladdin. The story is mostly about the evil sorcerer Jafar trying to get his revenge on Aladdin and his friends.
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About the Movie
The Return of Jafar was made by Walt Disney Pictures. It was one of the first Disney animated movies to be released straight to home video. This was a new way for Disney to share stories with fans after their big theater releases.
Storyline Basics
The movie picks up after the events of Aladdin. Jafar, the main villain from the first movie, is now a powerful genie trapped inside a magic lamp. He is found by a clumsy thief named Abis Mal. Jafar tricks Abis Mal into helping him escape the lamp. Once free, Jafar wants to get back at Aladdin and take over the city of Agrabah.
Aladdin, meanwhile, is living happily in the palace with Princess Jasmine and the Sultan. He is also friends with Genie, Abu the monkey, and Carpet. When Jafar returns, Aladdin and his friends must work together to stop him.
Main Characters
- Aladdin: The hero of the story, who tries to protect Agrabah.
- Jafar: The evil sorcerer who wants revenge and power.
- Genie: Aladdin's powerful, funny friend who helps him.
- Princess Jasmine: The brave princess of Agrabah.
- Iago: Jafar's parrot, who has a change of heart in this movie.
- Abis Mal: A new character, a greedy and not-very-smart thief who helps Jafar.
Production Details
Making an animated movie takes a lot of work. For The Return of Jafar, the animation was done by Walt Disney Television Animation. This is a different part of Disney than the studio that made the first Aladdin movie.
Voice Actors
Many of the original voice actors returned for this movie.
- Scott Weinger voiced Aladdin.
- Linda Larkin voiced Princess Jasmine.
- Jonathan Freeman voiced Jafar.
- Gilbert Gottfried voiced Iago, the parrot.
However, Robin Williams, who voiced Genie in the first Aladdin movie, did not return for this sequel. Instead, Dan Castellaneta (known for voicing Homer Simpson) took on the role of Genie.
Music in the Film
The movie features several songs, though it's not a full musical like the first Aladdin. The music helps tell the story and shows what the characters are feeling. One of the most well-known songs from the movie is "You're Only Second Rate," sung by Jafar.
Impact and Legacy
The Return of Jafar was important because it showed that Disney could make successful sequels directly for home video. This opened the door for many other Disney sequels to be released this way. It also led to a TV series called Aladdin: The Series, which continued the adventures of Aladdin and his friends.
Connection to the TV Series
The events of The Return of Jafar actually happen before the Aladdin animated TV series. The movie helps set up some of the characters and situations that appear in the show. For example, Iago's change of heart in the movie is important for his role in the TV series.
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