 A Disney Digital 3D version of the film , the second of a traditionally animated film , was originally scheduled to be released in US theatres on February 12 , 2010 , but the project was postponed . On August 25 , 2011 , Disney announced that the 3D version of the film would make its American debut at Hollywood 's El Capitan Theatre from September 2 – 15 , 2011 . Disney spent less than $ 10 million on the 3D conversion . After the successful 3D re @-@ release of The Lion King , Disney announced a wide 3D re @-@ release of Beauty and the Beast in North America beginning January 13 , 2012 . 
