The Emperor's New Groove
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Synopsis
When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-24
Top Cast
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David Spade
Kuzco (voice)
John Goodman
Pacha (voice)
Eartha Kitt
Yzma (voice)
Patrick Warburton
Kronk (voice)
Wendie Malick
Chicha (voice)
Kellyann Kelso
Chaca (voice)
Eli Russell Linnetz
Tipo (voice)
Stephen J. Anderson
Additional Voices (voice)
Bob Bergen
Bucky / Additional Voices (voice)
Rodger Bumpass
Additional Voices (voice)
Robert Clotworthy
Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer Darling
Additional Voices (voice)
Patti Deutsch
Waitress / Additional Voices (voice)
John Fiedler
Old Man / Additional Voices (voice)
Miriam Flynn
Additional Voices (voice)
Geri Lee Gorowski
Additional Voices (voice)
Sherry Lynn
Additional Voices (voice)
Danny Mann
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 15, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 9, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$169.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.69x
+$69.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Dindal
- Screenplay & Story
- David Reynolds
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- The Emperor's New Groove
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $100M
- Worldwide Gross
- $169.3M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Feature Animation, Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Dindal
David Reynolds, Matthew Jacobs, Mark Kennedy, Doug Frankel, Don Hall, Mark Walton, Stephen J. Anderson, John Norton, Mark Dindal, Chris Williams, Roger Allers, Sting, Jeff Ranjo, Stevie Wermers-Skelton, Kelly Wightman
John Debney
Thomas Baker
Tom Finan, Pam Ziegenhagen
Randy Fullmer, Don Hahn
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Dindal
Director
David Reynolds
Screenplay
Randy Fullmer
Producer
Tom Finan
Editor
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Thomas Baker
Director of Photography
Paul A. Felix
Production Design
Pam Ziegenhagen
Editor
Mauro Maressa
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emperor's New Groove
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Emperor's New Groove about?
When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
Who directed The Emperor's New Groove?
The Emperor's New Groove was directed by Mark Dindal.
Who stars in The Emperor's New Groove?
The principal cast of The Emperor's New Groove includes David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, Wendie Malick.
When was The Emperor's New Groove released and how long is it?
The Emperor's New Groove was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Emperor's New Groove?
The Emperor's New Groove had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $169.3M at the worldwide box office (1.69 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Emperor's New Groove?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emperor's New Groove was composed by John Debney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Emperor's New Groove?
The Emperor's New Groove holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).