This is the second Disney Animated Canon film to be rated PG for action/peril and some thematic elements by the MPA after Frozen II. It is unknown why Disney did not release the film in Nepal and Vietnam, where LGBT content is not known to experience censorship and attitudes to LGBT causes are becoming more tolerant despite the latter not recognizing same-sex relationships. [15] [16]

This is the first Disney Animated Canon film to have a CinemaScore lower than "A-". It received a "B" score. Jaeger Clade and his son, Searcher are adventurers who brave the wilderness to explore new worlds. While trying to traverse a mountain that surrounds the land of Avalonia, Searcher discovers a plant that gives off energy. Jaeger insists on continuing the expedition, but Searcher and the rest of the expedition team believe that the new plant, dubbed Pando, is good enough, and Jaeger angrily continues his mission alone. 25 years later, Searcher has made a name for himself by harvesting Pando and turning it into a fuel resource for Avalonia. He is married to fellow harvester Meridian and they have a son named Ethan, who gets embarrassed whenever Searcher tries talking to his crush, Diazo. They also have a three legged dog named Legend who hangs out with Ethan. For the international versions, this is the first Disney Animated Canon film to feature the short 2022 Disney logo as a closing logo after international dubbing credits. Disney’s Strange World Receives Worst Audience Score In Animation Studio History". The Direct ( November 25, 2022). Disney Pulls Release Of Strange World From Theaters In France And French Exhibitors Aren’t Happy". Daps Magic ( June 8, 2022).On April 3, 2020, an animated feature was announced for a late 2022 release. [1] On May 31, 2021, auditions began for the role of Ethan with production set to commence on July 1. [2] In August, information on the film, alongside its working title, Searcher Clade was revealed. [3] On December 8, 2021, the official logo for the film, with the updated title of Strange World, was published on Disney's press platform. [4] A day later, the film was formally announced by Disney, along with the reveal of some concept art. [5] On June 6, 2022, a teaser trailer for the film was released along with the reveal of Jake Gyllenhaal as the voice of the main protagonist, Searcher Clade. [6] Eleven days later on June 17, the rest of the main cast for the film was announced at France's Annecy Animation Festival with Jaboukie Young-White as Ethan Clade, Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade, Lucy Liu as Callisto Mal, and Dennis Quaid as Jaeger Clade. [7] Marketing [ ] This is the second Disney Animated Canon film to stream on Disney+ just 30 days after its theatrical release after Encanto. Thanks to co-directors and writer Don Hall and Qui Nguyen, Strange World is the dream scenario of an LGBTQ+ character in a Disney animation, finally realised, and exactly what I can imagine every kid who might be questioning or exploring their sexuality hoping to see on screen. Walt Disney Animation Studios Announces New Movie ‘Strange World’". The DisInsider ( December 9, 2021).

This is the first film to use the Disney100 logo, although it first appeared on trailers for The Little Mermaid, Hocus Pocus 2, Disenchanted, and Elemental.When the Venture loses control and plunges down into the sinkhole, the sound of the alarm that goes off as it does so is the same sound used by the titular robot from WALL-E whenever he sees a sandstorm coming towards him. This also occurs when Meridian deliberately lets go of the ship's controls after Callisto Mal tells her to do so. To date, it is the first Walt Disney Animation Studios film to become a financial failure since 2011's Winnie the Pooh.