Boom Baby! A Restored "The Emperor's New Groove" Heads Back to the El Capitan Theatre Later This Year

Fans can head to a Kuzcotopia of their own in Hollywood later this year, when a fan-favorite classic from the Walt Disney Animation Studios comes back to the historic El Capitan Theatre.

UPDATE 11/4/2025:

• Tickets are on sale now for The Emperor's New Groove at the El Capitan Theatre.
• A Fan Event screening will take place at 7:00pm on Friday, November 21st, featuring an exclusive panel hosted by D23 with Patrick Warburton, Mark Dindal, Dave Reynolds, and John Debney moderated by Tracey Miller-Zarneke.
• There are 2 different ticket packages available:
  • Emperor Pack is $100 and includes Reserved Ticket, Priority Entry, LE 300 Marquee Pin, Limited Edition Lithograph, Popcorn, Fountain Drink, and Event Credential
  • General Ticket is $50 and includes Reserved ticket, Limited Edition Lithograph, popcorn, fountain drink, and Event Credential
• Daily showtimes for Disney’s “The Emperor’s New Groove” November 21 through November 23 are 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm, and 9:55pm. 
  Tickets are $16 for guests of all ages.
• There is a special Llama Pack available for $48 and includes four tickets.
• Tickets can be purchased at the official El Capitan Theatre website.

Originally Reported:

• Announced during Destination D23’s celebration of The Emperor’s New Groove, the fan-favorite animated classic is heading back to Hollywood.
• Originally released on December 10th, 2000 - meaning the film is celebrating its 25th(!) anniversary this year - a restored version of the movie is set to arrive at the historic El Capitan Theatre in November.

• More specifics were revealed shortly after the panel by the theater itself, revealing that the classic will arrive on the big screen once again at the theater starting on November 21st, running through the 24th, with a special fan event also taking place on the 21st.
• Tickets go on sale in November.

• Unlike most of the fare that came shortly before it, The Emperor’s New Groove is a stand-out fan-favorite film from the Walt Disney Animation Studios. It wasn’t a princess-based fairy tale, nor was it a musical, and instead delivered a comedic adventure buddy film known for its fast-paced humor and unique antics and quirky animation style that are not as present in other Disney titles before it. Though, that wasn’t always the plan.
• The story follows Kuzco, a self-centered Incan emperor (voiced by David Spade) who is turned into a llama by his ex-advisor Yzma (voiced by Eartha Kitt) and her bumbling sidekick Kronk (voiced by Patrick Warburton).
• Kuzco must rely on Pacha (voiced by John Goodman), a kind-hearted village leader, to help him regain his throne and learn humility along the way.