Disney officially announced the production of Atlantis: The Lost Empire, marking a shift towards a more action-adventure animated film.
Disney released Atlantis: The Lost Empire in theaters, introducing audiences to a unique animated adventure film distinct from previous Disney musicals.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire was released on VHS and DVD, allowing a wider audience to experience the film at home.
A video game adaptation of Atlantis: The Lost Empire was released for PlayStation and PC, expanding the franchise into interactive media.
Milo Thatch, a linguist and cartographer, receives the Shepherd's Journal, which contains clues to the location of Atlantis.
A group of explorers and specialists is assembled to find and explore Atlantis based on clues from the Shepherd's Journal.
The expedition departs aboard the USS Ulysses, embarking on their journey across the ocean to locate the lost city.
Milo discovers a crystal power source within Atlantis, confirming the city's advanced technology and energy capabilities.
The expedition faces a giant mechanical sea monster, the Leviathan, protecting Atlantis from intruders.
The team reaches the lost city, explores its vast architecture and meets the Atlantean inhabitants.
Milo meets Princess Kida, the princess of Atlantis, who explains the history and culture of their civilization.
Kida reveals the dangers Atlantis faces due to the power source draining and the city’s decline.
Berlioz unwittingly damages the crystal protecting the city, accelerating the city's power loss.
Captain Rourke reveals his true intentions to steal Atlantis' power source for profit and hostage's Kida.
Milo and loyal team members fight against Rourke and his mercenaries to protect Atlantis.
Princess Kida restores the power source by merging with the crystal, saving Atlantis from destruction.
With Atlantis saved, Milo and his team decide to protect the city's secret and leave the city behind.
