<P> Atlantis : The Lost Empire premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood , California on June 3 , 2001 , and went into general release on June 15 . Released by Walt Disney Pictures , Atlantis performed modestly at the box office . Budgeted at around $90 - 120 million , the film grossed over $186 million worldwide , $84 million of which was earned in North America . Due to the film 's lackluster box office performance , Disney quietly canceled both a spin - off television series and an underwater attraction at its Disneyland theme park . Some critics praised it as a unique departure from typical Disney animated features , while others disliked it due to the unclear target audience and absence of songs . Atlantis was nominated for a number of awards , including seven Annie Awards , and won Best Sound Editing at the 2002 Golden Reel Awards . The film was released on VHS and DVD on January 29 , 2002 ; the Blu - ray released on June 11 , 2013 . Atlantis is considered to be a cult favorite , due in part to Mignola 's unique artistic influence . A direct - to - video sequel , Atlantis : Milo 's Return , was released in 2003 . </P>
<P> Atlantis : The Lost Empire premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood , California on June 3 , 2001 , and went into general release on June 15 . Released by Walt Disney Pictures , Atlantis performed modestly at the box office . Budgeted at around $90 - 120 million , the film grossed over $186 million worldwide , $84 million of which was earned in North America . Due to the film 's lackluster box office performance , Disney quietly canceled both a spin - off television series and an underwater attraction at its Disneyland theme park . Some critics praised it as a unique departure from typical Disney animated features , while others disliked it due to the unclear target audience and absence of songs . Atlantis was nominated for a number of awards , including seven Annie Awards , and won Best Sound Editing at the 2002 Golden Reel Awards . The film was released on VHS and DVD on January 29 , 2002 ; the Blu - ray released on June 11 , 2013 . Atlantis is considered to be a cult favorite , due in part to Mignola 's unique artistic influence . A direct - to - video sequel , Atlantis : Milo 's Return , was released in 2003 . </P>
when did atlantis the lost empire come out
when did atlantis the lost empire come out
June 3 , 2001
June 3 , 2001