Released in 1961, One Hundred and One Dalmatians became an instant hit for Disney. It grossed $215 million, or around $2.34 billion (£1.7bn) in today's money. With these staggering numbers, the movie claims the top spot in our round-up. It was also the highest-earning picture of 1961.

Disney has rebooted the beloved film several times over the years, releasing a live-action remake featuring Glenn Close as Cruella de Vil in 1996. More recently, Emma Stone stepped into the shoes of de Vil in Cruella, an origin story exploring the background of Disney's most dastardly villain.

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