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The Black Cauldron is a Walt Disney animated fantasy film released on July 24, 1985, and directed by Ted Berman and Richard Rich. It adapts characters and story elements from Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain and follows Taran, a young assistant pig keeper, as he tries to stop the Horned King from using a magical cauldron to create an invincible army. The film received a PG rating, making it the first Disney animated feature to do so. [Disney Animation](https://www.disneyanimation.com/films/the-black-cauldron/) [Disney Japan](https://www.disney.co.jp/fc/the-black-cauldron) [D23](https://d23.com/a-to-z/ratings/)
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When was Disney's The Black Cauldron released?
The Black Cauldron was released in the United States on July 24, 1985. It was directed by Ted Berman and Richard Rich.
What book series inspired The Black Cauldron?
The film draws from Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain, especially the novel The Black Cauldron. Its young hero is Taran, an assistant pig keeper who becomes involved in a dangerous quest.
Who is the villain in The Black Cauldron?
The main villain is the Horned King, who wants to use the Black Cauldron to create an undead army. Taran and his companions try to stop him from gaining that power.
Is The Black Cauldron connected to other Disney animated films?
It is a standalone Disney fantasy film rather than a sequel to another animated feature. Its tone and dark fantasy setting distinguish it from lighter releases such as The Little Mermaid, which followed in 1989.
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