1990

1990 was the first year of the 1990s.

Movie trailers released this year

 * The Rescuers Down Under (August 3, 1990)
 * Home Alone (Q3 1990)

North America

 * Back to the Future Part III (May 25, 1990)
 * Gremlins 2: The New Batch (June 15, 1990)
 * Ghost (July 13, 1990)
 * DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (August 3, 1990)
 * Dreams (August 24, 1990)
 * Goodfellas (September 19, 1990)
 * Home Alone (November 16, 1990)
 * The Rescuers Down Under (November 16, 1990)

Latin America

 * Back to the Future Part III (July 5, 1990)
 * Gremlins 2: The New Batch (July 12, 1990)
 * Dead Poets Society (August 30, 1990)
 * Ghost (October 4, 1990)
 * Goodfellas (November 15, 1990)
 * Home Alone (December 20, 1990)

Brazil

 * Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (January 18, 1990)
 * Dead Poets Society (February 28, 1990)
 * Back to the Future Part III (August 3, 1990)
 * Gremlins 2: The New Batch (September 28, 1990)
 * Ghost (November 1, 1990)
 * Goodfellas (December 1990)
 * Home Alone (December 21, 1990)

UK

 * Dreams (May 25, 1990)
 * Back to the Future Part III (July 11, 1990)
 * Gremlins 2: The New Batch (July 27, 1990)
 * Ghost (October 5, 1990)
 * The Little Mermaid (October 12, 1990)
 * Goodfellas (October 26, 1990)
 * Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (November 30, 1990)
 * Home Alone (December 7, 1990)

France

 * Dead Poets Society (January 17, 1990)
 * Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (February 7, 1990)
 * Dreams (May 11, 1990)
 * Back to the Future Part III (July 18, 1990)
 * Gremlins 2: The New Batch (August 22, 1990)
 * Goodfellas (September 12, 1990)
 * Ghost (November 7, 1990)
 * Home Alone (December 19, 1990)

Australia

 * Back to the Future Part III (June 28, 1990)
 * The Little Mermaid (July 5, 1990)
 * The Wizard (July 5, 1990)
 * Dreams (September 6, 1990)
 * Gremlins 2: The New Batch (September 20, 1990)
 * Goodfellas (October 18, 1990)
 * Ghost (October 25, 1990)
 * Home Alone (December 13, 1990)

Japan

 * Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (March 17, 1990)
 * Dead Poets Society (March 24, 1990)
 * Dreams (May 25, 1990)
 * Back to the Future Part III (July 7, 1990)
 * Oliver & Company (July 21, 1990)
 * Gremlins 2: The New Batch (August 4, 1990)
 * Ghost (September 15, 1990)
 * Goodfellas (October 13, 1990)

South Korea

 * Back to the Future Part II (January 13, 1990)
 * Lethal Weapon 2 (February 24, 1990)
 * Dead Poets Society (May 19, 1990)
 * Back to the Future Part III (July 14, 1990)
 * Ghostbusters II (July 21, 1990)
 * Ghost (November 24, 1990)
 * Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (December 22, 1990)

People's Republic of China

 * The Great Mouse Detective (September 9, 1990)
 * Close Encounters of the Third Kind (September 16, 1990)

Hong Kong

 * Ghostbusters II (January 4, 1990)
 * Oliver & Company (January 18, 1990)
 * Back to the Future Part II (March 1, 1990)
 * Back to the Future Part III (August 23, 1990)
 * Gremlins 2: The New Batch (September 20, 1990)
 * Ghost (October 18, 1990)
 * Goodfellas (November 1, 1990)

Portugal

 * The Little Mermaid (December 21, 1990)

North America

 * The Jungle Book (July 13, 1990)
 * The Sound of Music (August 24, 1990)
 * Fantasia (October 5, 1990)

Latin America

 * Fantasia (December 6, 1990)

Brazil

 * The Rescuers (June 29, 1990)
 * Bambi (July 13, 1990)
 * Alice in Wonderland (October 5, 1990)
 * Peter Pan (October 5, 1990)

UK

 * Fantasia (December 26, 1990)

France

 * Fantasia (June 20, 1990)

Australia

 * Fantasia (November 15, 1990)
 * The Rescuers (December 13, 1990)

Japan

 * Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (July 21, 1990)
 * Fantasia (October 20, 1990)

Portugal

 * Fantasia (December 16, 1990)

Short films released in theaters this year

 * The Prince and the Pauper (November 16, 1990)

ABC

 * Down and Out in Beverly Hills (April 1, 1990)
 * The Golden Child (December 23, 1990)

CBS

 * Beetlejuice (October 30, 1990)
 * Beverly Hills Cop II (May 8, 1990)
 * The Wizard of Oz (February 20, 1990)
 * The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic (February 20, 1990)

NBC

 * Back to the Future (December 16, 1990)
 * The Goonies (February 18 and September 2, 1990)
 * Gremlins (June 10, 1990)
 * Lethal Weapon (February 4, 1990)
 * Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (January 21, 1990)

ABC

 * Super Jeopardy! (June 16, 1990)

NBC

 * Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 (September 8, 1990)

PBS

 * Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift (December 1990)

TBS

 * Captain Planet and the Planeteers (September 15, 1990)

Syndication

 * Tiny Toon Adventures (September 14, 1990)

ABC

 * The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Season 3) (August 18, 1990)
 * A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (Season 3) (September 8, 1990)
 * America's Funniest Home Videos (Season 2) (September 16, 1990)
 * Roseanne (Season 3) (September 18, 1990)
 * Family Matters (Season 2) (September 21, 1990)
 * Full House (Season 4) (September 21, 1990)

CBS

 * Family Feud (1988-1995) (Season 3)
 * Garfield and Friends (Season 3) (September 15, 1990)

FOX

 * The Simpsons (Season 2) (October 11, 1990)

NBC

 * Seinfeld (Season 1, continued) (ended on June 21, 1990)

PBS

 * Square One Television (Season 3) (January 15, 1990)
 * Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
 * Reading Rainbow (September 10, 1990)
 * Sesame Street (Season 22) (November 12, 1990)

Syndication

 * Jeopardy! (Season 7) (September 3, 1990)
 * Wheel of Fortune (Season 8) (September 3, 1990)

Disney Channel

 * The Kidsongs Television Show

Family Channel

 * The Littles

Nickelodeon

 * Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats
 * Inspector Gadget

PBS

 * 3-2-1 Contact
 * Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood (1969-1975)
 * Shining Time Station (Season 1)

USA Network

 * Press Your Luck

Syndication

 * Super Mario Bros. Super Show

ABC

 * Super Jeopardy! (September 8, 1990)

Syndication

 * DuckTales (November 28, 1990)

Anime released this year

 * Transformers: Zone (July 21, 1990)

Region 1 (North America)

 * Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Q1 1990)
 * Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (February 15, 1990)
 * Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (March 16, 1990)
 * Dead Poets Society (March 28, 1990)
 * The Little Mermaid (May 18, 1990)
 * Cheetah (July 25, 1990)
 * Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Under the Sea (August 14, 1990)
 * Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Disneyland Fun (August 14, 1990)
 * Peter Pan (September 21, 1990)
 * The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (October 19, 1990)
 * Walt Disney Cartoon Classics: Volumes 13-14 (October 19, 1990)
 * Back to the Future Part III (November 8, 1990)
 * Disney's Sing-Along Songs: I Love to Laugh (December 28, 1990)

Region 2 (Japan)

 * Robin Hood (January 25, 1990)
 * Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (April 25, 1990)
 * Bongo (September 21, 1990)
 * Lady and the Tramp (September 21, 1990)
 * Mickey and the Beanstalk (September 21, 1990)
 * The Sword in the Stone (September 21, 1990)
 * Song of the South (September 25, 1990)
 * Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (October 21, 1990)
 * A Walt Disney Christmas (November 21, 1990)
 * Dreams (November 22, 1990)

Region 2 (UK)

 * Batman (Q1 1990)
 * Lady and the Tramp (June 1990)
 * Ghostbusters II (July 1990)
 * Cheetah (September 1990)
 * Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (October 1990)
 * Disney's Sing-Along Songs: The Bare Necessities (as Volume 1)

Region 3 (South Korea)

 * Splash (August 1990)
 * Mary Poppins (September 25, 1990)
 * Dead Poets Society (December 1990)

Region 4 (Australia)

 * Lady and the Tramp

TV Shows

 * Barney and the Backyard Gang: Waiting for Santa (January 6, 1990)
 * Barney and the Backyard Gang: Campfire-Sing Along (June 8, 1990)
 * Barney and the Backyard Gang: Barney Goes to School (August 15, 1990)
 * Kidsongs: Ride the Rollercoaster
 * Kidsongs: Very Silly Songs
 * Sesame Street: Dance Along!
 * Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
 * Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!
 * Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
 * Sesame Street Home Video Visits the Firehouse
 * Sesame Street Home Video Visits the Hospital
 * Thomas & Friends: Thomas Gets Tricked & Other Stories
 * Thomas & Friends: James Learns A Lesson and Other Stories
 * Thomas & Friends: Tenders and Turntables and Other Stories (September 27, 1990)
 * Thomas & Friends: Thomas Breaks the Rules and Other Stories

Region 1 (North America)
(*) This year marked the last time these movies were re-released.
 * Mary Poppins (Q2 1990)
 * Splash (Q2 1990)
 * Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Heigh-Ho (August 14, 1990)
 * Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah (August 14 and December 28, 1990)
 * Disney's Sing-Along Songs: You Can Fly (August 14 and December 28, 1990)
 * Disney's Sing-Along Songs: The Bare Necessities (August 14, 1990)
 * Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Fun With Music (August 14, 1990)*
 * Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (October 19, 1990)
 * ​Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (October 19, 1990)
 * ​Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (October 19, 1990)
 * ​Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (October 19, 1990)
 * Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Q4 1990)
 * Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Very Merry Christmas Songs (December 25, 1990)
 * One Magic Christmas (December 25, 1990)
 * A Walt Disney Christmas (December 25, 1990)*
 * A Disney Christmas Gift (December 25, 1990)*
 * Jiminy Cricket's Christmas (December 25, 1990)
 * The Small One (December 25, 1990)
 * Mickey's Christmas Carol (December 25, 1990)

Region 2 (Japan)

 * Dumbo (March 27, 1990)
 * Mary Poppins (June 25, 1990)

TV Shows

 * Barney and the Backyard Gang: The Backyard Show (June 8, 1990)
 * Barney and the Backyard Gang: Three Wishes (June 8, 1990)
 * Barney and the Backyard Gang: A Day at the Beach (June 8, 1990)

VHS Tapes discontinued this year

 * 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1986 VHS)
 * The Absent-Minded Professor (1986 VHS)
 * The Apple Dumpling Gang (1985 VHS)
 * The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1985 VHS)
 * Bambi (1989 VHS)
 * The Black Hole (1985 VHS)
 * Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1985 VHS)
 * Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1986 VHS)
 * Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1986 VHS)
 * Herbie Rides Again (1985 VHS)
 * Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1985 VHS)
 * Herbie Goes Bananas (1985 VHS)
 * The Love Bug (1985 VHS)
 * Old Yeller (1986 VHS)
 * The Parent Trap (1986 VHS)
 * Pollyanna (1986 VHS)
 * The Shaggy Dog (1985 VHS)
 * Swiss Family Robinson (1986 VHS)
 * Treasure Island (1986 VHS)

Logos introduced this year
(*) For the logo's first year, the words "75th Anniversary" appear on top of the logo.
 * Buena Vista Television - "Abstract Castle II"
 * Hollywood Pictures - "The Sphinx" (July 18, 1990)
 * KingWorld - "The Spotlights" (Q4 1990)
 * MCA/Universal Home Video - "MCA Globe" (May 1990)
 * Universal Pictures - "1990s Globe" (May 25, 1990)*
 * Viacom - "Wigga-Wigga" (January 1990)

Logos updated this year
(*) The semi-circular line does not touch the tip of the "W" in "Walt Disney" beginning in 1990.
 * DiC Entertainment - "Kid in Bed" (September 1990)
 * Walt Disney Pictures - "Magic Kingdom" (August 1990)*
 * Warner Bros. Pictures - "WB Shield" (June 15, 1990)**
 * Warner Bros. Television - "WB Shield" (Q3 1990)**
 * Warner Home Video - "Cheesy Shield" (Q3 1990)**

(**) With Warner Communications now defunct, Warner Bros. has since then become a Time Warner company.

Logos ended this year

 * MCA Home Video - "The Gold MCA" (April 1990)
 * Universal Pictures - "Zooming Globe" (April 1990)

Video games unveiled this year

 * Dr. Mario
 * F-Zero
 * Super Mario World

Family Computer (a.k.a. Famicom)

 * Dr. Mario (July 27, 1990)

Game Boy

 * Dr. Mario (July 27, 1990)

Super Famicom

 * Super Mario World (November 21, 1990)
 * F-Zero (November 21, 1990)
 * Gradius III (December 21, 1990)

Nintendo Entertainment System

 * Super Mario Bros. 3 (February 12, 1990)
 * Jeopardy!: 25th Anniversary Edition
 * Wheel of Fortune: Family Edition
 * Dr. Mario (October 1990)
 * Super Mario Bros. + Duck Hunt + World Class Track Meet (December 1990)

Game Boy

 * Dr. Mario (December 1990)

Europe

 * Super Mario Land (September 28, 1990)

Hyundai Comboy (NES)

 * Super Mario Bros. 3

Mini Comboy (Game Boy)

 * Super Mario Land

Books released this year

 * Disney Classic Storybooks: The Rescuers Down Under (November 1990)

Albums released this year

 * The Jungle Book: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (CD)
 * Home Alone: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (CD)

Software released this year

 * Windows 3.0 (May 22, 1990)

Vehicles introduced this year

 * 1991 Acura Legend (October 24, 1990)
 * 1991 Acura NSX
 * 1991 Alfa Romeo 164
 * 1991 BMW 318i
 * 1990 Buick Century Limited (4-door station wagon)
 * 1991 Buick Park Avenue
 * 1990 Buick Reatta (2-door convertible)
 * 1990 Buick Regal (4-door sedan)
 * 1990 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ
 * 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
 * 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
 * 1990 Chrysler Imperial
 * 1990 Dodge Monaco
 * 1991 Dodge Stealth
 * 1990 Eagle Summit ES
 * 1991 Ford Escort (April 1990)
 * 1991 Ford Explorer (March 1990)
 * 1990 Geo Metro XFi
 * 1990 Geo Storm
 * 1990 Honda Civic EX
 * 1991 Infiniti G20 (July 10, 1990)
 * 1991 Isuzu Rodeo
 * 1991 Lincoln Town Car Executive
 * 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class (2-door convertible)
 * 1991 Mercury Capri
 * 1991 Mercury Tracer
 * 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
 * 1990 Mitsubishi Galant GSX
 * 1990 Mitsubishi Montero RS
 * 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (2-door convertible and 4-door sedan)
 * 1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE (2-door convertible)
 * 1991 Saturn S-Series
 * 1990 Suzuki Swift (GA, GS and GT)
 * 1990 Suzuki Sidekick (JLX, JS and JX)
 * 1991 Toyota MR2
 * 1991 Toyota Previa (March 1990)
 * 1991 Volvo 940

Vehicles discontinued this year

 * Chevrolet Camaro IROC
 * Chevrolet Celebrity
 * Dodge Omni/Plymouth Horizon
 * Nissan Pulsar
 * Nissan Sentra (4-door station wagon)
 * Volvo 760/780