"Pocahontas" is a 1995 American animated musical historical drama film loosely based on the life of Powhatan woman Pocahontas and the arrival of English settlers from the Virginia Company. Produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures, the film was directed by Mike Gabriel and Eric Goldberg and written by Carl Binder, Susannah Grant, and Philip LaZebnik. It features the voices of Irene Bedard and Mel Gibson as Pocahontas and John Smith, with a supporting cast including David Ogden Stiers, Russell Means, Christian Bale, and others. The score was composed by Alan Menken, and the film earned two Academy Awards for Best Musical or Comedy Score and Best Original Song for "Colors of the Wind." While the film received mixed reactions, it influenced subsequent Disney films and was followed by a direct-to-video sequel. The story revolves around the encounter between Pocahontas and John Smith, their forbidden romance, and the tensions between the English settlers and the Powhatan tribe. The film's depiction of Pocahontas as an empowered heroine has had a lasting impact on Disney's storytelling.

"Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World" is a 1998 direct-to-video animated musical adventure film and the sequel to the 1995 Disney film "Pocahontas." The story follows Pocahontas's journey to England with John Rolfe to negotiate for peace between the two nations, omitting her death from the film's ending. In London, John Smith is presumed dead after an ambush by soldiers with a warrant for his arrest, orchestrated by Governor Ratcliffe. To prevent war, the King sends John Rolfe to bring Chief Powhatan to England for negotiations. Despite initial hardships, Pocahontas and Rolfe gradually warm up to each other. In England, they face challenges as Pocahontas tries to impress the King to prevent war. With the help of unexpected allies, including John Smith, they ultimately succeed in stopping the war and finding love. The film features voice talents including Irene Bedard as Pocahontas, Billy Zane as John Rolfe, and Donal Gibson as Captain John Smith. "Pocahontas II" explores themes of diplomacy, love, and bravery in the face of adversity.