History WesternAnimation / AladdinAndTheKingOfThieves

* FailedASpotCheck: Kazim's pre-planning of the Wedding job. Despite how famous Al and company have become at this point, the King of Thieves somehow overlooked that they'd potentially be going up against a team of heroes that included, among other things, a freed Genie. A pissed Sa'Luk lampshades this failure.
** An alternate interpretation is that Kazim ''did'' know about the Genie and intentionally concealed it from the Thieves to ensure they'd ''have'' to go through with the mission if things went pear-shaped. Of course, the flaw in this interpretation is that the Thieves ''should'' have known of the Genie based on Al and company's aformentioned fame.

* FrameUp: An interesting, if complicated example when [[spoiler: Sa'Luk frames Kazim for the Palace raid he arranged that captures most of the 40 Thieves. However, in a subversion, it doesn't ''quite'' work the way he planned. The surviving Thieves are still loyal to Kazim and they ''know'' how much Sa'Luk hates the King. So, they think he's just trying to take advantage of this catastrophe and scapegoat Kazim (the possibility that Sa'Luk would sell them all out never crosses their minds). With the Frame-Up not working, Sa'Luk has to adjust his 'sales pitch' to convince them how much better their lives were before Kazim (which works).]]

** When Aladdin's beating himself up over thinking he could change Kazim and his greed, Genie reassures him that trying to show his father a better life ''wasn't'' stupid. Leaving Kazim alone with [[TheCorrupter Iago]], on the other hand? Now ''that'' was stupid.

* TranquilFury: The Sultan's reaction after Aladdin returns to Agrabah and surrenders himself into custody for freeing Kazim. For all his past childlike naievte and behavior, the Sultan's ''genuinely'' angry with his future son-in-law.

* ExactWords: The Oracle said Cassim was "trapped in the world of the Forty Thieves." Aladdin took that to mean he was their prisoner. But the truth was more figurative; it was more like he was TrappedInVillainy, and by his own greed.

** Creator/RobinWilliams goes nuts doing impersonations and shout outs. He starts off with [[WesternAnimation/PeterPan Tinkerbell]] ("In color!") and then goes through Creator/WoodyAllen, Carmen Miranda, Creator/MarxBrothers, Film/MrsDoubtfire, Franchise/{{Rocky}} (and ''Don King''), Franchise/{{Rambo}}, Creator/BobHope and Creator/BingCrosby, WesternAnimation/{{Pocahontas}}, Creator/ShaquilleONeal, Film/ForrestGump, [[WesternAnimation/TheLionKing1994 Pumbaa]] (lampshaded when he says "Whoa, talk about having an out-of-movie experience!"), and ends the entire thing with MickeyMouse from ''Steamboat Willie''. And when he shows wedding dresses to Jasmine, he suggests Minnie Mouse, WesternAnimation/{{The Little Mermaid|1989}} and... [[Film/WhoFramedRogerRabbit Jessica Rabbit.]] He also shifted into [[WesternAnimation/ClassicDisneyShorts Pluto]] to sniff out Cassim.

* BittersweetEnding: After countless trials and tribulations, Aladdin and Jasmine are finally married. Iago leaves his friends in Agrabah to go with Cassim on adventures, since he doesn't want to be confined to the palace with the newlyweds. Cassim, now freed from the Forty Thieves, has a companion he can trust in Iago. However, in spite of all of that, Aladding and Cassim aren't likely to see each other again, given how Cassim is a wanted fugitive in the city that his son is going to rule. It's implied the Sultan commuted Cassim's sentence to exile rather than a life sentence in jail, but in any case, the peace made between Aladdin and Cassim may very well be the last time they ever see each other.

** "Will you be having the chicken or the sea bass?"

* TryingNotToCry: Genie at the wedding. He fails miserably at it.

* WeddingFinale: The film starts with Aladdin and Jasmine's wedding being crashed by the Forty Thieves, who were specifically after an artifact that was being given as a wedding present. At the end of the movie, they do the ceremony over (mostly offscreen) and get married for real.

* WhyAreYouLookingAtMeLikeThat: Aladdin stares at Sa'Luk in horror after the latter grabs the Hand of Midas. Sa'Luk asks him why, right before looking down himself and realising that [[spoiler:the Hand Of Midas is turning him into a gold statue.]]
-->'''Sa'Luk:''' [[TemptingFate What are you staring at?!]]

-->'''Cassim:''' You killed [[spoiler:Sa'luk]]. The Code of The Forty Thieves is very clear on this point... [[SophisticatedAsHell You're in.]]

* CurbStompBattle: Sa'luk fights all seven remaining thieves single-handedly and wipes the floor with them mid-song.

* GrandFinale: This movie chronologically serves as the ending for the ''Aladdin'' franchise. Aladdin would make one more appearance on a crossover episode of the ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}'' series after the events of this film, but the ending song of this movie confirms "that's the end" as sung by the street peddler who introduced the original movie. The way he waves goodbye to Aladdin and Jasmine indicates that as far as he's concerned, the story is over.

* SelfDisposingVillain: [[spoiler: Sa'Luk accidentally grabs the Hand of Midas by the golden hand itself rather than the bronze handle, and is consequently turned into a gold statue.]] Although, it's arguable, given Cassim threw it to him with the express intent of this happening.

* BittersweetEnding: Mostly in the sweet side. Aladdin and Jasmine are married. Iago leaves his friends in Agrabah to go with Cassim on adventures and Cassim (now freed from the Forty Thieves) now has a companion he can trust. The bitter part here is father-and-son aren't likely to see each other again or for a while at least, given how Cassim is a wanted fugitive in the city that his son is going to rule, and it's implied the Sultan commuted Cassim's sentence to exile rather than a life sentence.

* GrandFinale: This movie chronologically serves as the ending for the whole ''Aladdin'' franchise. Aladdin would make one more appearance on a crossover episode of the ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}'' series after the events of this film, but the ending song confirms "that's the end" as sung by the street peddler who introduced the original movie. The way he waves goodbye to Aladdin and Jasmine indicates that as far as he's concerned, the story is over.

* HardTruthAesop: Sometimes people may find it too difficult to change who they've turned out to be, no matter how much they may want to or even it's for the sake of a loved one. They might not be the person you want them to be, but that doesn't mean they don't love you all the same.

* KnowWhenToFoldEm: Cassim doesn't. In fact, it's his FatalFlaw. Cassim chasing down the Hand of Midas has caused Cassim to lose his wife and son, all for the sake of a treasure. And even when Cassim finds his son Aladdin once again, he just can't help himself but try and go after the Hand of Midas, even to his own detriment. Cassim's development throughout the movie is learning to accept that the Hand of Midas, and thus all the money he could ever want, simply isn't worth the trouble.

* LittleNo: Sa'luk when he [[spoiler:sees the Hand of Midas is turning him into gold]]

* MetaphoricallyTrue: The Oracle told Aladdin that his father is "trapped in the world of the Forty Thieves". But Cassim isn't a prisoner, he's their leader. What's keeping him there is his own greed.

* GrandFinale: This movie chronologically serves as the ending for the whole franchise, following the TV series. Aladdin would make a guest appearance on a crossover episode of the ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}'' series after the events of this film, but the ending song confirms "that's the end", indicating that as far as he's concerned, the story is over.

* GrandFinale: Chronologically serves as the ending for the whole franchise, following the TV series. However, Aladdin would make a guest appearance on a crossover episode of the ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}'' series after the events of this film.

* FriendOrIdolDecision: Cassim finds and takes the Hand of Midas with help from Aladdin, but his treacherous former underling Sal'uk crashes the party and threatens to kill Aladdin unless Cassim hands it over. Cassim could very well escape with the Hand and leave Aladdin to his fate, but he throws the Hand to Sal'uk, knowing full well that he would be TakenForGranite. The end result is that neither he nor Sal'uk can claim the Hand, but it saves his son's life.

* FriendOrIdolDecision: Cassim finds and takes the Hand of Midas with help from Aladdin, but his treacherous former underling Sal'uk crashes the party and threatens to kill Aladdin unless Cassim hands it over. Cassim could very well escape with the Hand and leave Aladdin to his fate, but he throws the Hand to Sal'uk, knowing full well that he would be TakenForGranite.

** When Aladdin says he needs something before the wedding, Genie instantly redecorates the hideout for a bachelor party and shows up as a stripper with GagBoobs. Genie passes out FrothyMugsOfWater to everyone, but quickly takes back Carpet's, claiming, "Not you, you're the designated flyer."

** When Aladdin's beathing himself up over thinking he could change Kazim, Genie reassures him that trying to show his father a better life wasn't stupid. Leaving Kazim alone with [[TheCorrupter Iago]], on the other hand? Now ''that'' was stupid.

* IdiotBall: Cassim grabs it by trying to steal the Oracle during the private wedding ceremony. He knows his son and in-laws are expecting him, and he could always try another time, or simply ''ask'' Aladdin if he can ask the Oracle a question. Oh, and it turns out the guards set a trap to catch him red-handed.

* StagParty: Genie tries to throw a bachelor party for Aladdin. The guy shapeshifts into a ''{{Gainaxing}} stripper'' and pops out of a cake, while snatching what's obviously supposed to be beer from the Carpet and calling him the "designated flyer".

* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome:
** The Hand Of Midas can turn anything into solid gold just by touching it, but this comes with the unfortunate side effect of also making these things significantly heavier. In the thieves' lair, a ship that was previously touched by the Hand is shown to have sunk into the bottom of the lake, which later happens to the thieves' own boat when the Hand lands on it. Even when Cassim turns his cape into gold, the increased weight hinders his climbing ability, which prompts him to discard it when he and Aladdin escape from the temple.
** Cassim seems to have pulled a HeelFaceTurn and has used up his one question from the Oracle, giving up the Hand of Midas. Great! He also still led an attack on Agrabah royalty and attempted to steal from them twice, with Iago as his accomplice. While the Sultan is a ReasonableAuthorityFigure and lets him attend the third wedding, albeit from the shadows, he amends Cassim and Iago's sentence from a life sentence to exile; Iago was given time to say goodbye to everyone before he and Cassim ride off into the night. Iago tries to lie that this isn't what happened, that instead, he chose to leave with how it's going to get too lovey-dovey. Aladdin is content with this compromise, because he knows his dad loves him, even if Cassim isn't in his life.

* WolverineClaws: Sa'luk's WeaponOfChoice is a set of brass knuckles with fairly short, hooked blades.

* OffscreenMomentOfAwesome: Despite being curbstomped by the Forty Thieves in their first fight, Rasoul and the Royal Guards proceed to storm their hideout and capture thirty-one of them with no casualties in Round 2. The battle itself is never shown.

* LimitedWardrobe: Averted. Both Aladdin and Jasmine are shown in outfits other than "ratty street rat" clothes and the blue princess outfit. Aladdin appears in his first scene wearing clothing similar to his street rat design, though there are no torn patches, coat is lined with gold fabric, and he's actually wearing shoes. For most of the film he wears more fashionable and regal clothing, and in fact [[FromDressToDressing tears off a sleeve]] to wrap the Hand of Midas so he wouldn't make direct contact.

* LittleNo: Sa'luk when he [[spoiler:sees the Hand of Midas is turning him into gold]]/

* MythologyGag: Aladdin's father and King of the Forty Thieves is named Cassim after Ali Baba's doomed brother in the original story. "Ali Ababwa", Aladdin's alias from the original film, is Ali Baba's name with an extra "a" and "w" added in. Still in the original film, the lyric of "Friend Like Me" says "Well Ali Baba had them forty thieves".

* QuirkyMinibossSquad: The seven thieves who side with Sa'luk. A FatIdiot adept at weaponizing his own Kevlard, a Kung Fu Mongol warrior, a [[AmazingTechnicolorPopulation green-skinned]] rope charmer, a DualWielding KnifeNut, and a trio of acrobatic [[SingleMindedTwins triplets]].