Disney’s 1998 animated film Mulan had a reported production budget of $90 million.
That budget placed Mulan among the more expensive animated productions of its era. The film required extensive character animation, large-scale battle scenes, musical sequences, and visual research connected with Chinese art and architecture.
Disney artists traveled to China during the project to study locations and visual traditions. The production also used computer-generated imagery for elements such as the Hun army and the climactic fireworks sequence, combining digital techniques with hand-drawn animation.
Budget figures can vary slightly between sources because some reports distinguish production costs from marketing and distribution expenses. The commonly cited figure for the film itself is $90 million, while its worldwide theatrical gross was substantially higher.