Released in 2000, DreamWorks Animation's The Road to El Dorado
: Upon arrival, the inhabitants mistake them for gods. Tulio and Miguel decide to play along to gather as much gold as possible . The Road to El Dorado
In the 2020s, you cannot discuss without addressing the elephant in the room: the relationship between Miguel and Tulio. For a children’s film released in 2000, the duo exhibits a level of domesticity and jealousy typically reserved for romantic couples. Released in 2000, DreamWorks Animation's The Road to
The film was the second traditionally animated feature from , following The Prince of Egypt . For a children’s film released in 2000, the
The reason The Road to El Dorado has endured on the internet and in pop culture is its surprisingly mature edge. The romance between Tulio and Chel contains more overt chemistry and suggestive humor than almost any other "family" film of the time. This maturity, combined with the expressive, high-energy character animation that has become a staple for internet memes, allows the film to age with its audience.