''The Swan Princess'' is an animated film series that began with the 1994 film '' The Swan Princess''. There are twelve films in the series as of 2023.

Films

''The Swan Princess'' (1994)

''The Swan Princess'' is a 1994 American animated musical fantasy film based on the ballet ''

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''. Starring the voices of

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, and

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, the film was directed by a former Disney animation director,

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, and produced by

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/ Rich Animation Studios and with a music score by

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. The story follows the relationship between Princess Odette and Prince Derek, who, pushed together by their respective parents, dislike each other as children and teenagers, but develop romantic feelings for each other as adults, get married, and are established as the future rulers of the kingdom. It was released theatrically on November 18, 1994, where it received mixed reviews from critics.

''The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain'' (1997)

''The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain / The Swan Princess: The Secret of the Castle'' is a 1997 American animated musical-fantasy film and the direct-to-video sequel to the animated film ''The Swan Princess''. Directed by Richard Rich (who also directed the original), the film follows Derek and Odette one year after their wedding. Their anniversary celebrations are suddenly disrupted by the actions of the wizard Clavius, who wants to regain the Forbidden Arts and destroy their happiness.

''The Swan Princess III: The Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure'' (1998)

''The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom / The Swan Princess III: The Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure'' is a direct-to-video film and the third installment in ''The Swan Princess'' franchise. It was released in 1998, directed again by Richard Rich, and features the voices of

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and Brian Nissen as Odette and Derek. This film follows Derek and Odette having to deal with Zelda, a sorceress who is seeking the Forbidden Arts and wishes to use them to destroy Odette and Derek's happiness.

''The Swan Princess: Christmas'' (2012)

''The Swan Princess: Christmas'' is a 2012 American animated fantasy film produced by Crest Animation Productions and

, directed by Richard Rich, and starring the voices of Laura Bailey as Odette and Yuri Lowenthal as Derek. It is the fourth film in The Swan Princess series. The first released in 14 years, it follows the adventures of Odette and Derek celebrating their first Christmas together, while dealing with the return of an old enemy. While the three previous films in the series were animated using traditional 2D hand-drawn animation, ''The Swan Princess Christmas'' was the first film to be created entirely with 3D CGI animation.

''The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale'' (2014)

''The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale'' is a 2014 American animated fantasy film produced by Crest Animation Productions and

, directed by Richard Rich, and starring the voices of Laura Bailey as Odette and Yuri Lowenthal as Derek. It is the fifth film in '' The Swan Princess'' series and follows Odette and Derek's adoption of a young girl named Alise, and their battle to defeat the Forbidden Arts. The film marks the 20th anniversary of ''The Swan Princess''. It was released directly to DVD and Blu-ray on February 25, 2014.

''The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!'' (2016)

''The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today'' is an American 2016 direct-to-DVD animated sequel and sees Alise on an adventure overseas. Produced by Crest Animation Productions,

and Streetlight Productions, it was directed by Richard Rich and stars the voices of Jayden Isabel as Alise and Grant Durazzo as Lucas. It is the sixth film in ''The Swan Princess'' series and follows the adventures of Odette and Derek's daughter Alise on her first journey as a member of the royal family overseas. It was released direct-to-DVD on September 6, 2016.

''The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover'' (2017)

''The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover'' is a 2017 animated direct-to-DVD sequel and sees Alise and Lucas on a secret spy adventure. It is a musical comedy film produced by Crest Animation Productions and

, directed by Richard Rich and starring the voices of

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as Odette,

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as Derek, Jayden Isabel as Alise and Grant Durazzo as Lucas. This seventh film in ''The Swan Princess'' series was released on DVD and Digital HD on March 28, 2017.

''The Swan Princess: A Royal Myztery'' (2018)

The Swan Princess: A Royal Myztery is a 2018 direct-to-DVD animated sequel where Odette and her friends investigate the mysterious appearance of the "Z" and learn what it signifies. It was released on March 27, 2018.

''The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music'' (2019)

''The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music'' is a 2019 direct-to-DVD animated sequel where Odette is hosting a music competition to celebrate Princess Alise's birthday. This film commemorates the 25th anniversary of ''The Swan Princess''.

''The Swan Princess: A Royal Wedding'' (2020)

''The Swan Princess: A Royal Wedding'' is a 2020 direct-to-DVD animated sequel where Princess Odette and Prince Derek are going to the wedding of Princess Mei Li and her beloved Chen. But evil forces are at stake, the wedding plans are tarnished, and true love has difficult conditions.

''The Swan Princess: A Fairytale is Born'' (2023)

''The Swan Princess: A Fairytale is Born'' is a 2023 direct-to-DVD animated sequel where Princess Odette and Prince Derek are to be crowned the new king and queen while the former Queen Uberta reveals how her life was turned upside-down when she was crowned.

''The Swan Princess: Far Longer than Forever'' (2023)

''The Swan Princess: Far Longer than Forever'' is a 2023 direct-to-DVD animated sequel where Derek discovers that his father was accused of having deals with pirates forcing him and Odette to go undercover.

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