 It was originally scheduled to be distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in North America and J&M Entertainment overseas and was also originally slated for a Thanksgiving 1993 release in the United States.However, by the time it was completed, both companies dropped the arrangement due to concerns about the bankruptcy of Bluth's studio.Warner Bros. bought the distribution rights in March 1993, and "Thumbelina" was released on March 30, 1994.