What year was Mulan (1998) released?

Mulan (1998) was released in 1998. Walt Disney Feature Animation produced the film as a musical adventure based loosely on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, and it became part of Disney’s late-1990s Renaissance period.

The film premiered in the United States on June 5, 1998. It was directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook, with songs by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel. Ming-Na Wen provided Mulan’s speaking voice, while Lea Salonga sang for the character.

The date is sometimes confused with 1999 because Mulan reached some international markets later and because its home-video releases continued into the following year. The live-action adaptation, however, was released in 2020, making the year especially important when distinguishing the two Disney films.

Mulan was Disney’s 36th animated feature and introduced characters including Mushu, Cri-Kee, Captain Li Shang, and the Emperor of China. Its story follows Mulan as she disguises herself as a man to take her injured father’s place in the army.