UPDATE: The Emperor’s New Groove 4K UHD is now available to pre-order on Amazon.
Twenty-five years after Emperor Kuzco first turned into a llama, Disney is celebrating The Emperor’s New Groove with a special theatrical run and new home video release. The animated comedy returns to Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre for four days in November before arriving on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and digital platforms in December.
Release date
The Emperor’s New Groove will screen at El Capitan Theatre November 21-24, 2025 before arriving on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and digital platforms December 9, 2025.
The physical release is a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray combo pack which includes 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs, and a redeemable code for a digital version of the film.
Technical specifications
- Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
- 4K UHD disc: 66GB
- Blu-ray disc: 50GB
- English audio: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio
- Additional audio: Spanish and French (Canada) 5.1 Dolby Digital
- Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French (both discs)
Cast and story
David Spade voices Emperor Kuzco, a self-centered ruler transformed into a llama. Eartha Kitt plays Yzma, the devious royal adviser who orchestrates the transformation. Patrick Warburton voices Kronk, Yzma’s well-meaning but dim-witted henchman. John Goodman voices Pacha, the kindhearted peasant who becomes Kuzco’s unlikely ally.
The Emperor’s New Groove follows Kuzco’s journey after his transformation. The once-mighty emperor forms an alliance with Pacha despite their different backgrounds. Together they navigate obstacles created by Yzma and Kronk while traveling to reverse the curse.
In related Disney news, the Disney Classics: Complete 62 Movie Collection releases on Blu-ray in the UK this November.
