
Unlike Mulan, which had to forgo a theatrical release of any kind, Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada's animated film is getting a Premier Access release alongside a run in theaters. Disney is using that same timetable for Raya and the Last Dragon with two months of availability through Premier Access before making it free to stream at the three-month mark. Mulan was available to purchase on Disney+ for two months after its September 4 premiere before it was made free for all subscribers in early December. Raya and the Last Dragon’s release strategy is quite similar to the method used for the live-action Mulan, especially in terms of a timeline. For anyone not keen on paying the Premier Access fee, Raya and the Last Dragon will be available to all Disney+ users on June 4, 2021, at no additional cost. Once bought, Raya and the Last Dragon can be found on the official Disney+ website or the service's app on partnered platforms. The deal will be accessible until May 4, giving those who purchase the title through Premier Access unlimited streaming capability as long as they’re active subscribers. Raya and the Last Dragon becomes available through Disney+ on March 5, 2021, with the $29.99 extra cost. Related: Why Raya & The Last Dragon's Reviews Are So Positive

After the monsters return, it’s up to Raya (Kelly Marie Tran) to locate the last dragon, Sisu (Awkwafina), in the hopes of restoring the world into its natural form. When monsters threatened humanity, dragons sacrificed themselves to save the world.

The groundbreaking movie introduces the world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons once lived together in peace. Though the movie is still coming to theaters, Disney decided to use the Premier Access method to make the title accessible for those not comfortable traveling to theaters just yet.


Originally set to release in theaters by the end of 2020, Raya and the Last Dragon was pushed back due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
