Editing Mulan (Disney character) (section)

==Appearances==

===Films===

====''Mulan''====
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[[Huns|The Huns]], led by Shan Yu, invade China by breaching the [[Great Wall of China|Great Wall]]. The Chinese emperor orders that the army protect his citizens over himself, general [[mobilization]], issuing a conscription that one man from each family to join the Chinese army. After Mulan's meeting with the matchmaker goes horribly awry, Chi Fu arrives at her home to enlist her father. Although she protests knowing her veteran father can not survive another war, Mulan is silenced by both Chi Fu and her father. That evening, Mulan takes her father's old armor and disguises herself as a boy named Ping, enlisting in the army on his behalf. Upon learning of Mulan's departure, the ancestors order the small [[Chinese dragon|dragon]] Mushu, a disgraced former guardian, to awaken the "great stone dragon" so that he may retrieve Mulan, only for Mushu to destroy the statue. Mushu decides to join Mulan in the army and help train her in the hopes that the ancestors will crown him a guardian once again.

Reporting to the training camp, Mulan is able to pass as a man, although her military skills are initially lacking. Mushu provides clumsy guidance to Mulan on how to behave like a man. Under the command of Captain Li Shang, she and her fellow recruits Yao, Ling, and Chien-Po, gradually become trained warriors. Desiring to see Mulan succeed, Mushu creates a fake order from Shang's father, General Li, ordering Shang to follow the main imperial army into the mountains. The reinforcements set out, but arrive at a burnt-out encampment, where they discover that General Li and his troops have been massacred by the Huns.

As the reinforcements solemnly leave the mountains, they are ambushed by the Huns, but Mulan cleverly uses a cannon to cause an avalanche, which buries most of the invaders. An enraged Shan Yu slashes her in the chest, and after the avalanche subsides, her deception is revealed when the wound is bandaged.

Instead of executing Mulan as the law requires, Shang spares her life, but nonetheless expels her from the army. Mulan is left to follow alone as the recruits depart for the imperial city to report the news of the Huns' destruction. However, it is discovered that six Hun warriors, including Shan Yu, have survived the avalanche, and Mulan catches sight of them as they make their way to the city, intent on capturing the emperor.

At the imperial city, Mulan is unable to convince Shang about Shan Yu's survival; the Huns capture the emperor, and seize the palace. With Mulan's help, Yao, Ling, and Chien-Po pose as concubines, and are able to enter the palace. With the help of Shang, they defeat Shan Yu's men; as Shang prevents Shan Yu from assassinating the Emperor, Mulan lures the Hun leader onto the roof, where she engages him in single combat. Meanwhile, acting on Mulan's instructions and signal, Mushu fires a large skyrocket at Shan Yu. The rocket strikes, and propels him into a fireworks launching tower, where he dies in the resulting explosion.

Mulan is praised by the Emperor and the assembled inhabitants of the city, who bow to her in an unprecedented honor. While she accepts the crest of the Emperor, and the sword of Shan Yu as gifts, she politely declines his offer to be his advisor, and asks to return to her family.

Mulan returns home, where she presents these gifts to her father, who is overjoyed to have Mulan back safely. Having become enamored with Mulan, Shang soon arrives under the pretext of returning her helmet, but accepts the family's invitation to stay for dinner. Mushu is reinstated as a Fa family guardian by the ancestors amid a returning celebration. When Mulan thanks Mushu, she kisses him on the forehead, followed by her dog, Little Brother, and a herd of chickens bursting into the Temple, with a Great Ancestor calling Mushu's name, ending the film.

====''Mulan II''====
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One whole month after the events of the original movie, Mulan and [[Li Shang (Mulan character)|Li Shang]] prepare to marry but are distracted by a task from the Emperor, who wants his three daughters escorted to their own marriage ceremony. Their romantic relationship becomes somewhat strained during the trip, as the romantic couple has differing views on various issues. Meanwhile, [[Mushu]] realizes that if Mulan marries Shang, she will not need him anymore as her [[Tutelary deity|guardian spirit]], and decides to trick the two into breaking up. When bandits attack, Mulan and Shang fight them off, but Mulan is devastated when Shang is seemingly killed trying to save her. To make sure the three princesses are not forced to marry against their will, Mulan takes their place marrying the eldest son of the ruler of the neighboring land. Shang survives the accident and arrives in time to stop the wedding but ultimately Mulan is saved by Mushu who, posing as the mighty Golden Dragon of Unity, frees the three princesses from their vows, and marries Mulan and Li Shang himself causing Mulan to forgive him for his actions. Afterwards, Mulan informs Li Shang of Mushu's existence and he combines the temples of his family and hers, allowing Mushu to keep his position.

====''Ralph Breaks the Internet''====
Mulan, alongside other Disney Princesses, appeared in the film ''[[Ralph Breaks the Internet]]'', as was announced at the 2017 D23 Expo.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.slashfilm.com/wreck-it-ralph-2-brings-disney-princesses-together-with-marvel-star-wars-d23-expo-2017/|title = Wreck-It Ralph 2 Details|date = 14 July 2017|access-date = 31 October 2017|archive-date = 16 July 2017|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170716061212/http://www.slashfilm.com/wreck-it-ralph-2-brings-disney-princesses-together-with-marvel-star-wars-d23-expo-2017/|url-status = live}}</ref>

==== Live-action film ====
[[File:Liu_Yifei_promoting_the_movie_at_the_2017.jpg|thumb|Yifei Liu]]
[[Yifei Liu]] portrays Mulan in a [[Mulan (2020 film)|live-action adaptation]] of the 1998 animated film.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/disneys-mulan-finds-star-1061585 |title=Disney's 'Mulan' Finds Its Star (Exclusive) |first1=Rebecca |last1=Sun |first2=Rebecca |last2=Ford |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=November 29, 2017 |access-date=2017-11-30 |archive-date=2017-12-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044128/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/disneys-mulan-finds-star-1061585?utm_source=twitter |url-status=live }}</ref> The character's journey through the live-action film is mostly the same as the animated film. Although she does have a sister, who was not featured in the original film, and she reconsiders joining the Emperor's Guard after returning home. A [[Phoenix (mythology)|phoenix]] also serves as a guardian to her instead of Mushu.

====''Once Upon a Studio''====
Mulan appears in the short film ''[[Once Upon a Studio]]''. She sings with [[Snow White (Disney character)|Snow White]] and [[Asha (character)|Asha]] near the end of "[[When You Wish Upon a Star]]" and sits next to the Prince in the group photo.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reif |first1=Alex |title=Disney's "Once Upon a Studio" – List of Characters in Order of Appearance |url=https://www.laughingplace.com/w/disney-entertainment/disneys-once-upon-a-studio-list-of-characters-in-order-of-appearance/ |website=Laughing Place |date=October 16, 2023}}</ref>

=== ''Disney Princess'' franchise ===
Mulan is the eighth official member of the [[Disney Princess]] franchise,<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|url = http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/how-fantasy-becomes-reality/200912/first-black-disney-princess-debuts-70-years-after-snow-white|title = First Black Disney Princess Debuts, 70+ years after Snow White|website = Psychology Today|date = December 4, 2009|access-date = March 10, 2014|last = Dill|first = Karen E.}}</ref> a [[media franchise]] marketed towards young girls.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/24/magazine/24princess.t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&|title = What's Wrong With Cinderella?|date = December 24, 2006|website = The New York Times|access-date = March 4, 2014|last = Orestein|first = Peggy|archive-date = January 31, 2014|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140131100356/http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/24/magazine/24princess.t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&|url-status = live}}</ref> For children, Mulan demonstrates the positive aspects of never giving up, not being restricted to gender roles and the importance of family and honor. These aspects of the film are more in keeping with a traditional Chinese perspective on cultural value, such as the importance of family and honor. On the official Disney Princess website, the character's brief biography reads, "Mulan is a loving girl who is always brave and bold. When her country needs it most, she disguises herself as a man and goes off to fight. She uses courage and determination to win the day."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url = http://princess.disney.com/mulan|title = Meet Mulan|website = Disney Princess|publisher = Disney|access-date = March 4, 2014|archive-date = February 10, 2014|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140210125429/http://princess.disney.com/mulan|url-status = live}}</ref> Although Mulan is a member of the Disney Princess franchise, she is not a legitimate princess in the traditional sense, as she was neither born the daughter of a king or queen, nor does she become [[princess consort]] by marrying a prince.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.familychoiceawards.com/entertainment/the-disney-princess-reign-supreme/|title = The Disney Princess Reign Supreme|website = Family Choice Awards|access-date = March 10, 2014|publisher = Family Magazines|last = Brokaw|first = Francine|date = 25 January 2014|archive-date = 10 March 2014|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140310085206/http://www.familychoiceawards.com/entertainment/the-disney-princess-reign-supreme/|url-status = live}}</ref> She is the franchise's first and currently only East Asian member.<ref name=":12" />

===Attractions===
[[File:Disneyland meet-and-greet Mulan.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Mulan at [[Disneyland]] theme park in California.]]
Mulan appears regularly for meet-and-greets, parades and shows at the [[Walt Disney Parks and Resorts]], including at the Chinese Pavilion at [[Epcot]]. Mulan and Mushu, as a kite, make cameo appearances in the [[Hong Kong Disneyland]] and [[Disneyland Resort]] versions of [[It's a Small World]]. In most of the parks she is most commonly found alongside Li Shang and Mushu in [[Adventureland (Disney)|Adventureland]]. As a tribute, there is a portrait of her along with the other [[Disney Princess]]es at the [[Princess Fairytale Hall]] at the [[Magic Kingdom]].

On the [[Disney Cruise Line]] ships and in [[Hong Kong Disneyland]], Mulan and Li Shang appear in the stage show ''[[The Golden Mickeys]]''. Mulan is also known to come out for meet-and-greets on the ships as well. She is also featured in the [[Disney on Ice]] shows ''Princess Classics'' and ''Princess Wishes''.

===Television===
Mulan makes cameo appearances in the ''[[House of Mouse]]'' television series and the direct-to-video release ''[[Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse]]''. She was scheduled to appear in the second installment of the ''[[Disney Princess Enchanted Tales]]'' series of DVDs along with Cinderella. It was to premiere in 2008 but was cancelled due to poor sales of the first DVD.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2007/06/20/say-so-long-to-direct-to-video-sequels-disneytoon-studios-tunes-out-sharon-morrill.aspx |title=Say "So Long !" to direct-to-video sequels : DisneyToon Studios tunes out Sharon Morrill |date=20 June 2007 |publisher=Jim Hill Media |access-date=2012-06-09 |archive-date=2013-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310144122/http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2007/06/21/say-so-long-to-direct-to-video-sequels-disneytoon-studios-tunes-out-sharon-morrill.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>

In August 2014, [[Ming-Na Wen]] and [[Lea Salonga]] reprise their roles as Mulan for the first time since ''[[Mulan II]]'' in the [[Disney Channel]] show ''[[Sofia the First]]''.  In the episode "Princesses to the Rescue," Mulan reminds Sofia and her friends Amber and Jun they are "Stronger Than They Know" in song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/sofia-first-ming-na-wen-1084721.aspx|work=[[TV Guide]]|title=First Look:Ming-Na Wen is Back at Mulan – This Time on Sofia the First|date=July 22, 2014|access-date=August 21, 2014|archive-date=August 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819235403/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Sofia-First-Ming-Na-Wen-1084721.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Video games===
Mulan appears as a [[player character|playable character]] in ''[[Disney's Story Studio: Mulan]]'', an [[action video game]] released in December 1999 by [[Disney Interactive Studios]] exclusively for the video game console [[Sony PlayStation]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ca.ign.com/articles/2000/01/12/mulan|title = Mulan|website = IGN|date = January 11, 2000|access-date = March 4, 2014|last = White|first = Matt|archive-date = March 5, 2014|archive-url = https://archive.today/20140305030657/http://ca.ign.com/articles/2000/01/12/mulan|url-status = live}}</ref> Loosely based on the plot of the original animated film, the video game's concept and premise revolves around "Players&nbsp;... assum[ing] the role of Mulan on her quest to recover the missing scrolls."<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21203&tab|archive-url = https://archive.today/20130116110102/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21203&tab|url-status = dead|archive-date = January 16, 2013|title = Disney's Story Studio: Mulan|website = allgame|last = Hernandez|first = Tara|access-date = March 4, 2014|year = 1999}}</ref> Mulan also appears as a playable character in ''[[Mulan (video game)|Disney's Mulan]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://ca.ign.com/games/mulan/gb-5472|title = Mulan – About This Game|website = IGN|access-date = March 12, 2014|archive-date = March 12, 2014|archive-url = https://archive.today/20140312164735/http://ca.ign.com/games/mulan/gb-5472|url-status = live}}</ref> a similar video game released the previous year on October 10, 1998, by [[THQ]] for [[Game Boy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.1up.com/games/gb/disney-mulan|title = Disney's Mulan|work = 1UP.com|access-date = March 12, 2014|publisher = IGN Entertainment Games|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160305015736/http://www.1up.com/games/gb/disney-mulan|archive-date = March 5, 2016}}</ref>

''[[Disney Infinity 3.0]]'' has Mulan as one of the playable characters and figures.

Mulan is a playable character to unlock for a limited time in ''[[Disney Magic Kingdoms]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7RH5YP0Gxg|title=Update 8: Mulan {{!}} Trailer|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=January 26, 2017|access-date=October 18, 2022|archive-date=July 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710114413/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7RH5YP0Gxg|url-status=live}}</ref> She is also an unlockable racer in ''[[Disney Speedstorm]]''.

====''Kingdom Hearts'' series====
Mulan appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' as part of the Land of the Dragons world, with Ming-Na Wen reprising her role.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.khinsider.com/kingdom-hearts-2/worlds/the-land-of-dragons|title = The Land of Dragons|access-date = March 12, 2014|website = KHInsider|archive-date = March 12, 2014|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212825/http://www.khinsider.com/kingdom-hearts-2/worlds/the-land-of-dragons|url-status = dead}}</ref> She aids [[Sora (Kingdom Hearts)|Sora]] in battle, taking the place of either [[Donald Duck]] or [[Goofy]]. She uses a ''[[jian]]'' called "Sword of the Ancestor" for regular combat, and her combination attacks include Red Rocket and other fire attacks, thanks to Mushu. She goes under her [[pseudonym]] (Ping) for the majority of Sora's first visit to her world, which follows the storyline of the film, but has abandoned it by the time of their second visit, which follows a new story where they come into conflict with [[Xigbar]] and the Storm Rider Heartless.<ref>{{cite video game| title = Kingdom Hearts II| developer = Square | publisher = Square Electronic Arts| date= 2005-12-22 |platform= PlayStation 2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Fa Mulan |url=https://www.khinsider.com/characters/mulan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207182026/http://www.khinsider.com/characters/mulan |archive-date=December 7, 2024 |access-date=March 12, 2014 |website=KH Insider}}</ref>

===Books===

====''Reflection: A Twisted Tale''====
In the fourth book in the [[A Twisted Tale|''Twisted Tales'' series]], author Elizabeth Lim asks the question ''What if Mulan had to journey to the Underworld?'' In the book, Li Shang is mortally wounded in battle and Mulan journeys to the Chinese underworld to save Shang's soul and bring him back to life. The book draws heavily on [[Chinese mythology]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Elizabeth |first=Lim |title=Reflection: A Twisted Tale |date=March 27, 2018 |publisher=Disney-Hyperion |isbn=9781484781296}}</ref>