Though it enjoyed a positive reception from many critics , the film was met with criticism by some historians for its fantastical retelling of the life of the Grand Duchess . From a $ 50 million budget , '' Anastasia '' grossed over $ 139 million worldwide , making it the most profitable film from Bluth and Fox Animation Studios to date . It received nominations for several awards , including for Best Original Song ( " Journey to the Past " ) and Best Original Musical or Comedy Score at the 70th Academy Awards . The success of '' Anastasia '' spawned various adaptations of the film into other media , including a direct-to-video spin-off film , a computer game , books , toys and a stage musical , which premiered in 2016
70th Academy Awards
70th Academy Awards
Anastasia (1997 film)