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A Goofy Movie may not have gotten the biggest fanfare when it first debuted in 1995, but 30 years later, it is fondly remembered as a fan-favorite classic, and for good reason. What could have been a straightforward way to cash in on the success of The Disney Afternoon’s Goof Troop evolved into one of Disney‘s funniest, most emotional, and relatable movies, with a poignant father-son story at the heart of it. To celebrate the occasion ahead of the A Goofy Movie: From Script to Storyreels panel at the upcoming Lightbox Expo, original director Kevin Lima has exclusively shared with Collider some concept art and behind-the-scenes images from the standout feature film, some of which are never-before-seen.
The new images and art offer a look behind the curtain at some of A Goofy Movie‘s most memorable and iconic moments, such as a color key illustration by David Warter depicting Max (Jason Marsden) and Goofy’s (Bill Farmer) heart-to-heart while floating down the river. There’s even concept art depicting the character of Chad (Joey Lawrence), who initially had a much larger role in the movie as a part of a scrapped love triangle consisting of him, Max, and Roxanne (Kellie Martin). Additionally, some appropriately “goofy” behind-the-scenes photos from the movie’s production offices give a great sense that the movie was just as fun to make as it is to watch.
The Road to Making ‘A Goofy Movie’
The road to getting A Goofy Movie made was a long one, and as chronicled in the wonderful documentary Not Just a Goof, there were challenges in adapting Goofy for the big screen as opposed to his animated TV show. When we had the opportunity to speak to Kevin Lima about A Goofy Movie‘s development, he was quick to point out that one of the biggest things to get right was to justify A Goofy Movie‘s existence by giving Goof Troop‘s characters a place to “grow”:
“For me, it was really about how do we continue the story and how do we tell it in this different format? Time-wise, when you’re telling a longer story, you have to find ways to create drama that you don’t necessarily need in a 22-minute series. So, it was really about how do we take the next step with it and how does it grow? And Max was the way to do that, I thought. He can grow up. We can move him from middle school to high school, and in that, you can start to take on some of the drama of what it is to be in high school and what it is to be a high school student, an older kid wanting to break from your parents and create your own identity. Those were things we could deal with if you were a little bit older, which allowed us to evolve the storytelling, which then allowed us to get more deeply invested in the characters.”
Kevin Lima will be joined by writers Jymn Magon and Brian Pimental, plus storyboard artists Steve Moore and Chris Urie, to further celebrate A Goofy Movie‘s 30th anniversary during their panel at the Lightbox Expo in Pasadena, California, on Sunday, October 26, 2025. There are plenty of other offerings on display at the annual celebration of all things art and entertainment, including a sing-along screening and Q&A for Netflix’s mega-hit KPop Demon Hunters, as well as several panels discussing the costumes and concept art of Wicked.
LightBox’s full lineup of panels can be found by clicking here.
A Goofy Movie is streaming now on Disney+.
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