Aladdin - Merchant Scene HD

A large promotion campaign preceded Aladdin's debut in theaters, with the film's trailer being attached to most Disney VHS releases, and numerous tie-ins and licensees being released.[45] After a limited release on November 13, 1992,[46] Aladdin debuted in 1,131 theaters on November 25, 1992, grossing $19.2 million in its opening weekend – number two at the box office, behind Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.[47] It took eight weeks for the film to reach number one at the US box office, breaking the record for the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve with $32.2 million.[48] The film held the top spot five times during its 22-week run.[49] Aladdin was the most successful film of 1992 grossing $217 million in the United States and over $504 million worldwide.[1] It was the biggest gross for an animated film until The Lion King two years later.[50] As of January 2014, it is the thirtieth highest grossing animated film and the third highest grossing traditionally animated feature worldwide, behind The Lion King and The Simpsons Movie.[51]