Why Was ‘The Bear and The Bow’ Changed to ‘Brave’?

Bravewas one of Pixar’s first truly female-led productions in the beginning.

“The potential misinterpretation of the word “bow” led to this more suitable title to being cut.

merida stands with her bow drawn against a mountain landscape

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Subsequently,Bravewas born.

It draws us in with its fairytale connotations, evoking sentiments of battle, adventure, magic and folklore.

Brave - Elinor as a Bear standing with Merida holding a bow

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Brave Pixar Movie Poster

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