Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont published her version of 'Beauty and the Beast' in 1756, which became the most famous literary version of the tale.
Walt Disney Animation Studios released the animated feature film 'Beauty and the Beast', which became a critical and commercial success and popularized the story globally.
The Disney animated film 'Beauty and the Beast' became the first animated film ever to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
The stage musical adaptation of Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' premiered on Broadway, expanding the franchise into theater.
Disney released the live-action adaptation of 'Beauty and the Beast', starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, bringing the classic story to a new generation.
A selfish prince is cursed by an enchantress to live as a beast until he learns to love and be loved in return.
Belle, a young woman from a nearby village, comes to live in the Beast's castle after offering to take her father's place as the Beast's prisoner.
Belle and the Beast start to understand and care for each other, breaking down initial fears and misunderstandings.
Gaston, a vain and aggressive hunter, rallies the villagers to attack the Beast’s castle.
The villagers attack the castle but are repelled; the Beast is wounded protecting Belle.
After the Beast expresses his love for Belle and she returns his feelings, the curse is lifted, and the Beast transforms back into the prince.
The prince and Belle live happily together, bringing joy back to the castle and the kingdom.
