The Fox and the Hound | DISNEY THIS DAY

The Fox and the Hound | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 10, 1981

July 10, 2026

On this day in 1981, the buddy drama ‘The Fox and the Hound’ was released. Orphaned red fox Tod, voiced by Mickey Rooney, befriends hound puppy Copper, voiced by Kurt Russell. As the unlikely companions grow up, they must fight against their instincts to be enemies. ‘The Fox and the Hound’ marked a major transition in Disney animation, with veterans Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston doing the film’s initial development and the newer generation, including Glen Keane, Ron Clements, and John Musker, taking over. [45 years ago in 2026]

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