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August 4, 2020

'Mulan' to debut on Disney+

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GMA Logo By Stephen Iervolino

Disney's live-action film "Mulan" will debut on Disney+ on Sept. 4 for an added fee of $29.99, Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced Tuesday on an investor earnings call.

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The live-action version starring Yifei Liu in the title role of the 1998 animated classic will also be released theatrically in some markets, including Asia, where Disney+ is not available and theaters are now reopening.

PHOTO: Yifei Liu stars in Disney's live action film, "Mulan," releasing in 2020.
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Yifei Liu stars in Disney's live action film, "Mulan," releasing in 2020.

The film, which was initially supposed to hit theaters this March, saw its release date moved repeatedly throughout the summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic refused to release its grip on the country.

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Aside from the "Mulan" news, Chapek noted that the streaming service has seen a boom in subscribers thanks to the release of "Hamilton" and Beyonce's "Black Is King." The executive said Disney+ now has 60.5 million subscribers.

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