Readers and audiences have been fascinated with the legend of Mulan for centuries. The story has been retold in many fashions over the years, including in plays, operas, and films. The first onscreen version of “Mulan” dates back to 1927.
The Disney animated film “Mulan” brought the story of Mulan to the forefront of popular culture. A sequel “Mulan II” came out in 2004, and a live-action film starring Liu Yifei as Mulan will be released in 2020.