After its release directly on Disney+ at the end of 2020, the feature film Mulan directed by Niki Caro arrives on M6 free-to-air on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 9:10pm. A live-action adaptation of the famous Disney animated classic, this fantasy-adventure film stars Liu Yifei as the legendary warrior. Accompanied by Gong Li, Donnie Yen and Jet Li, she portrays a courageous heroine facing an extraordinary destiny, in an epic fresco designed for the whole family aged 10 and over.
The trailer reveals a more realistic and spectacular atmosphere than the original cartoon, with battle scenes and an aesthetic inspired by Chinese war cinema.
Mulan will be broadcast on M6 on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 9:10pm.
Synopsis: In ancient China, Mulan, a determined young woman, poses as a man to take the place of her ailing father in the imperial army. Faced with invaders from the north, she must overcome intense physical and psychological trials to reveal her true potential and bring honor to her family and an entire people.
Unlike the animated version released in 1998, this live-action Mulan adopts a more serious tone and a more realistic approach. The character of the dragon Mushu and the iconic songs from the original film have been removed, to make way for a narrative centered on honor, military discipline and the quest for identity.
Directed by Niki Caro, the film is a tribute to Asian action cinema, with martial choreography, spectacular battles and settings inspired by medieval China. The cinematography and visual effects underline the film's desire to offer a cinematic epic of great spectacle, aimed at a mature family audience.
The lead role is played by Liu Yifei, a Chinese-American actress, singer and model. She plays a strong, introspective and vulnerable Mulan. She is joined by such Chinese film stars as Donnie Yen (as Commander Tung), Gong Li (as the witch Xianniang) and Jet Li (as the Emperor).
This prestigious Asian cast helps to anchor the story in its cultural origins, while bringing an international scope to this Disney project. The production also relies on the physical action of the actors, particularly in the training and combat scenes.
This film is aimed at audiences who appreciate realistic adaptations of folk tales and legends. It may appeal to fans of other Disney remakes such as The Lion King, Aladdin or Beauty and the Beast, while also appealing to those looking for a war epic with an Asian flavour. The more serious tone and lack of musical comedy make this version more suitable for teenagers and adults than for very young children.
The film explores universal themes of loyalty, sacrifice, family and self-acceptance. It offers a contemporary, feminist reading of the Mulan myth, in line with the expectations of a modern audience.
Mulan is a fantasy adventure film directed by Niki Caro and distributed by Disney, starring Liu Yifei, Donnie Yen, Gong Li, Jet Li and Jason Scott Lee. This live-action adaptation of the 1998 classic is distinguished by its realism, the absence of songs and a more dramatic approach. Initially scheduled for theatrical release, it was finally released in 2020 on Disney+.
The film will be broadcast free-to-air for the first time on M6 on July 25, 2025, in prime time. It is recommended for ages 10 and up for its dramatic intensity and battle scenes.
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