First 5 minutes of ‘Tangled: Before Ever After’ movie released

Before “Moana” and “Frozen,” Disney wowed audiences with “Tangled,” a surprising gem of a movie that would go on to become one of the entertainment giant’s most financially successful animated features.

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Rapunzel and Flynn Rider a.k.a. Eugene, but this year, fans will be reintroduced to film’s delightful universe by way of a TV movie called “Tangled: Before Ever After.”

And now you can catch a glimpse of what the movie has in store for you, because the studio has just released the first 5 minutes of “Tangled: Before Ever After” online.

The video opens with Eugene giving us the rundown on the events that transpired in the original 2010 film. After a plot setup by Rapunzel, we are then treated to a dynamic horse chase scene. A parade of vibrant colors and gorgeous animation unfolds.

Let’s not forget the excellent voice work by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi, who reprise their roles as Rapunzel and Eugene, respectively.

The movie’s official description reads:

“Tangled: Before Ever After premieres on Disney Channel in the U.S. on Friday March 10th at 8pm and in Canada on Friday, March 24th at 7pm!

“It’s just the beginning of happily ever after for Rapunzel and Eugene. As Rapunzel reacquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom and the people of Corona, she comes to realize that there is so much more she needs to learn about the world and herself before she becomes Princess of Corona. With the help of her handmaiden and friend, Cassandra, and Eugene, she begins to find the adventure she desires right outside her door. Life is about to get a little hairier!”

“Tangled: Before Ever After” occurs after the events of “Tangled,” but prior to the special occasion that is the subject of the 2012 short film “Tangled: Ever After.”

In addition to Moore and Levi, the cast includes Ashley Judd, who plays Rapunzel’s mother Queen Arianna, and Broadway actress Eden Espinosa as Rapunzel’s handmaiden and close friend Cassandra.

Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, who were the original movie’s composer and lyricist respectively, are returning to lend their talents to the TV movie, providing new music and songs every eight-year-old will, for better or worse, be singing along to for years to come. If you’re wondering what the music will be like in the movie, check out the clip below.

“Tangled: Before Ever After” will serve as the prelude to an animated TV series called “Tangled: The Series.” — AT, GMA News