When watched on the Disney+ streaming service, films such as The Aristocats and Jungle Book now flash up a message about awful negative stereotypes depicted in the films

Disney has released warnings about racism to viewers watching cartoon classics like Dumbo and Peter Pan.

When watched on the Disney+ streaming service, films such as The Aristocats and Jungle Book now flash up a message about stereotypes.

The warning says: “This programme includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now.”

The message adds that rather than remove the content, Disney wants to “acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future together”.

Dumbo, released in 1941, features singing crows that help Dumbo learn how to fly.