The film was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, and produced by Peter Del Vecho. The screenplay was written by Rob Edwards, with songs by Randy Newman. The voice cast includes Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Michael-Leon Wooley, Jim Cummings, Jennifer Cody, Keith David, John Goodman, and Oprah Winfrey.
The Princess and the Frog was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $267 million worldwide against a production budget of $105 million. The film received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Animated Feature, Best Original Song ("Almost There"), and Best Original Score. It was also nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Animated Feature Film, and won Best Original Song ("Down in New Orleans").
The Princess and the Frog is significant for being the first Disney animated feature to feature an African-American princess. The film was praised for its positive representation of African-American culture and for its strong female protagonist.