How To Watch 'Mulan' On Disney+: Premiere Date, Price Revealed

"Mulan" is one of the most awaited movies this year and it will premiere on Disney+ on Friday as Premier Access content.

"Mulan" was supposed to hit theaters in March but was pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the continuous delay, Disney decided to have its premiere on Disney+ on Sept. 4.

However, it will not be readily available to subscribers because consumers still have to pay $29.99 to rent the movie on top of their monthly subscription of $6.99. The price may vary in different countries, Entertainment Tonight reported.

To watch "Mulan," one must first be a Disney+ subscriber. Disney+ offers a monthly subscription of $6.99 or an annual subscription for $69.99. There is also a Disney+/ Hulu/ ESPN+ bundle subscription for $12.99.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced in August that the live-action film would be heading to Disney+ due to the "unpredictable period." It will be available in some countries but it will play in cinemas for countries where Disney+ isn't available, Variety said.

"In order to meet the needs of consumers during this unpredictable period, we thought it was important to find alternative ways to bring this exceptional family-friendly film to them in a timely manner," Chapek was quoted by Insider, as saying.

"We are announcing today that in most Disney Plus markets, including the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and a number of countries in Western Europe, we will be offering Disney Plus subscribers the epic adventure 'Mulan' on a premiere access basis beginning September 4.”

Kayleigh Donaldson, an entertainment critic and writer for ScreenRant strongly believed that "Mulan" deserved a proper theatrical release before Disney announced that it will release the movie on Disney+ instead. Disney spent $200 million for the movie and marketed it twice. She said it would be a waste of money if the film will directly go to Disney+.

Also, the movie carries the weight of cultural and historical importance for the company. Disney made a major step forward by listening to fans who don't want a "white" Mulan. They went a step ahead by having an all-Asian cast.

“This film is many things but it’s also a signal that the company is keen to throw their own hat into the ring of the now-dominant blockbuster market rather than leaving such projects to their endless array of acquisitions. That’s something that needs and deserves a big screen with big audiences in tow,” Donaldson wrote.