On this day in 2000, ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ was released in theaters. It starred David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, and Patrick Warburton. Following the Disney Renaissance, the film was praised for its rapid pacing, witty ad-libbed dialogue, and irreverent humor. Originally called ‘Kingdom of the Sun,’ the story was drastically and rapidly overhauled to limit costs. ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ has become a cult classic, with its home media releases earning more than the original box office. [25 years ago in 2025]