Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” is now streaming on Disney+ with Premiere Access!
This movie features Kelly Marie Tran as the voice of Raya. Raya is a lone warrior whose mission is to track down the legendary last dragon in a bid to save Kumandra and unite its lands.
About “Raya and the Last Dragon”
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people.
However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well. From directors Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada, co-directors Paul Briggs and John Ripa, producers Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho, and featuring the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as the last dragon Sisu.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” opens in U.S. theaters on March 12, 2021.
Movie Trailer
Cast & Behind the Scenes Details
“Raya and the Last Dragon” features an outstanding voice cast, including:
- Kelly Marie Tran as the voice of the intrepid warrior Raya
- Awkwafina as the legendary dragon, Sisu
- Gemma Chan as Raya’s nemesis, Namaari
- Daniel Dae Kim as Raya’s visionary father, Benja
- Sandra Oh as Namaari’s powerful mother, Virana
- Benedict Wong as Tong, a formidable giant
- Izaac Wang as Boun, a 10-year-old entrepreneur
- Thalia Tran as the mischievous toddler Little Noi
- Alan Tudyk as Tuk Tuk, Raya’s best friend and trusty steed
- Lucille Soong as Dang Hu, the leader of the land of Talon
- Patti Harrison as the chief of the Tail land
- Ross Butler as chief of the Spine land.
Synopsis
“Raya and the Last Dragon” takes us on an exciting, epic journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together long ago in harmony.
But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well.
Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada are directing, with Paul Briggs and John Ripa co-directing. Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho are the producers, and Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim are the writers on the project.
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Special Look
This special look aired during the Big Game! Did you catch it? If not, or you want to watch again, check it out:
Sneak Peek
A brand-new sneak peek at Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” reveals the new original song, “Lead the Way,” written and performed by Grammy®-nominated artist and songwriter, Jhené Aiko. Oscar®-nominated, Emmy® and Grammy®-winning composer James Newton-Howard (“News of the World,” “A Hidden Life,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindewald”) created the original score.
“Lead the Way” is featured in the end credits and is included on the Walt Disney Records soundtrack, available digitally on Feb. 26. The music video for the track featuring Aiko is directed by one of “Raya and the Last Dragon” directors, Carlos López Estrada, and will be released next month.
About Jhené Aiko
Six-time Grammy nominee Jhené Aiko has crowned a breakthrough year with three new Grammy nominations for her R&B masterpiece, Chilombo, including the prestigious ‘Album Of The Year.’
Chilombo was also nominated for an American Music Award for Best Soul/R&B female, two Soul Train Awards, and three NAACP Awards. Jhené’s 2020 album Chilombo – now certified Platinum with seven gold and platinum singles – topped the Billboard R&B Chart at #1 not once but twice this year, and has garnered over 2 Billion streams worldwide.
Chilombo made chart history as the biggest Billboard R&B debut from a female artist since Beyonce’s Lemonade. Jhené is currently dominating urban and rhythm radio with her hit single “B.S.” featuring H.E.R. and guest appearances on new singles from Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign, and Saweetie.
Kelly Marie Tran’s Production
Diaries
Join Kelly Marie Tran as she gives a humorous and witty behind-the-scenes account of how she recorded the part of Raya at home in the featurette “Kelly’s Production Diaries.”
Watch as cast and filmmakers join in to comment on their experiences making Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” from living rooms, bedrooms and even closets! Feel free to share the featurette with your readers.
FREE ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Activity Packet
I am SO excited to see this movie!! This free activity packet is available for download and has some fun activities for the entire family.
Simply click the “download” link below to grab this fun activity packet!