Disney released the first teaser for the live-action Mulan remake Sunday and fans are conflicted about the first look without Mushu.
Disney’s original animated film Mulan debuted in 1998 and is based off the Chinese tale of Hua Mulan, a woman disguised as a man who took her father’s place in the army. In the animated tale, Disney included the dragon Mushu and for comedic relief and songs for a magical touch. In this first teaser trailer, however, most of that is removed and while some fans enjoy a refreshing take, others are not having it. Here are some of the reactions:
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If Aladdin can have a Genie than Mulan can have mushu
— Chelsea 💫 (@Chellysully17) July 7, 2019
No Shang
No music
NO MUSHU
DISHONOR ON YOU, DISHONOR ON YOUR COW! https://t.co/UvO7QJWZfk
— andrea 🧣 (@sswiftmelody) July 7, 2019
me before the mulan trailer: so no musical scenes, no shang, NO MUSHU??!?!! idk if it's gonna work..
me after watching the trailer: pic.twitter.com/i0QIsO3Ozo
— ellen 🌺 (@fakehappymeal) July 7, 2019
Hua Mulan’s story dates to as early as 386 AD frm a folk song & later a transcription in the 6th century. Disney’s live action film is attempting to honor the OG version for Western & Eastern (China) audiences. There is no Mushu or Li Shang in the original so please, shut up! https://t.co/IA4D0uudpJ
— Cindy PikaChu ✨朱良蒨 (she/her) 🌸✨ (@iamcindychu) July 7, 2019
While some fans enjoy the more accurate depiction of the Chinese tale, others are upset without Mushu or the songs from the animated version. This isn’t the first of Disney’s live-action remakes to receive initial backlash — Will Smith as the Genie in Aladdin received backlash at his first look and Halle Bailey’s casting as Ariel is also garnering mixed responses.
Mulan is another film on Disney’s massive slate of live-action movies. This year, both Dumbo and Aladdin have already been released, with Lion King right around the corner on July 19th and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil on the way in October. Disney also plans to release Lady and the Tramp in November exclusively on its Disney+ streaming platform.
What did you think of the Mulan teaser? Would you watch the movie without Mushu or any of the songs? Let us know your comments down below! As always Heroic Hollywood will keep you up to date on the latest Mulan news as it gets published.
Disney’s live-action Mulan stars Liu Yifei, Donnie Yen, Yoson An, Gong Li, Jimmy Wong, Tzi Ma, and Jet Lee.
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.
Disney’s live-action Mulan will make a man out of you on March 27, 2020.
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