Disney’s ‘Mulan’ to Open in Theaters on August 21, 2020
June 26 2020 - 07:00PM
Business Wire
The Walt Disney Studios (NYSE: DIS) announced today that
Disney's “Mulan,” a live-action epic directed by acclaimed
filmmaker Niki Caro, will now debut in theaters on August 21,
2020.
The film’s release was previously delayed due to theater
closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic and had been scheduled for
release on July 24, 2020.
“While the pandemic has changed our release plans for ‘Mulan’
and we will continue to be flexible as conditions require, it has
not changed our belief in the power of this film and its message of
hope and perseverance. Director Niki Caro and our cast and crew
have created a beautiful, epic, and moving film that is everything
the cinematic experience should be, and that’s where we believe it
belongs – on the world stage and the big screen for audiences
around the globe to enjoy together,” said Alan Horn, Co-Chairman
and Chief Creative Officer, and Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman, The Walt
Disney Studios.
About “Mulan”
Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s
legendary warrior to life in Disney’s “Mulan,” in which a fearless
young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her
country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever
known. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per
family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from
Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored
warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father.
Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way
and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential.
It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored
warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud
father
“Mulan” features a celebrated international cast that includes:
Yifei Liu as Mulan; Donnie Yen as Commander Tung; Tzi Ma as Zhou,
Jason Scott Lee as B�ri Khan; Yoson An as Honghui; Ron Yuan as
Sergeant Qiang; with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the
Emperor. The film is directed by Niki Caro from a screenplay by
Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth
Martin, suggested by the narrative poem “The Ballad of Mulan.” The
producers are Chris Bender, Jake Weiner and Jason Reed, with Bill
Kong, Barrie M. Osborne, Tim Coddington and Mario Iscovich serving
as executive producers.
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foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it
brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage
plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios
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Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios,
Disneynature, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios,
Searchlight Pictures, and Blue Sky Studios. It is also home to Walt
Disney Records, Hollywood Records, and Disney Theatrical
Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
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