Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

Name: Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Music, Romance, Animation
Released: 2022-12-15
Cast: H.E.R., Josh Groban, Joshua Henry, Martin Short, David Alan Grier

2022 | 88 min | Family, Fantasy, Music, Romance, Animation

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 2 Emmys, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for romantics, fantasy fans and families. If you loved Beauty and the Beast or Fantasia, start here.
The mood: Warm and romantic, feel-good.
The pace: Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsStrong
Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy. Plus 1 other award.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

Cast & crew

Directed by Hamish Hamilton

H.E.R.Belle
Josh GrobanBeast / Prince Adam
Joshua HenryGaston
Martin ShortLumière
David Alan GrierCogsworth
Shania TwainMrs. Potts
Rita MorenoNarrator (voice)
Jon Jon BrionesMaurice
Elle NaomiYoung Belle
Leo Abelo PerryChip