By late 1998, Disney was facing criticism for cheapquels. The Return of Jafar and Belle’s Magical World had tarnished the brand. Disney’s Feature Animation division reportedly resisted a quick Mulan sequel, fearing it would diminish the original’s prestige. Peter Schneider allegedly vetoed the idea, saying, “Mulan’s story is complete. Let her be.”
Until the vaults open, fans will keep searching, keep asking, and keep hoping. And that’s the real power of — a movie that doesn’t exist, yet refuses to be forgotten. mulan 2 1998
Co-directors Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft were not interested in a sequel. Bancroft later stated in a 2002 interview that he felt Mulan’s arc was “perfectly resolved” and that any sequel would “undo the sacrifice of the first film.” Without their blessing, the 1998 sequel lost steam. By late 1998, Disney was facing criticism for cheapquels
When Disney fans hear the phrase Mulan 2 , most immediately think of the 2004 direct-to-video sequel Mulan II , a colorful but middling follow-up that focused on Mulan and Shang’s road trip to escort three princesses to a political marriage. However, a much more intriguing and ambitious project exists in animation lore: — the immediate, theatrical-quality sequel that Disney briefly considered launching right on the heels of the original’s success. Co-directors Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft were not
By late 1998, Disney was facing criticism for cheapquels. The Return of Jafar and Belle’s Magical World had tarnished the brand. Disney’s Feature Animation division reportedly resisted a quick Mulan sequel, fearing it would diminish the original’s prestige. Peter Schneider allegedly vetoed the idea, saying, “Mulan’s story is complete. Let her be.”
Until the vaults open, fans will keep searching, keep asking, and keep hoping. And that’s the real power of — a movie that doesn’t exist, yet refuses to be forgotten.
Co-directors Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft were not interested in a sequel. Bancroft later stated in a 2002 interview that he felt Mulan’s arc was “perfectly resolved” and that any sequel would “undo the sacrifice of the first film.” Without their blessing, the 1998 sequel lost steam.
When Disney fans hear the phrase Mulan 2 , most immediately think of the 2004 direct-to-video sequel Mulan II , a colorful but middling follow-up that focused on Mulan and Shang’s road trip to escort three princesses to a political marriage. However, a much more intriguing and ambitious project exists in animation lore: — the immediate, theatrical-quality sequel that Disney briefly considered launching right on the heels of the original’s success.