“Welcome to Kumandra.”

From Raya and the Last Dragon.

When the country of Kumandra was attacked by Druun monsters that turned anyone to stone, Sisu (Awkwafina), the last remaining dragon, used a magic gem that brought everyone back to life. Kumandra then divided into five separate nations as the Fang, Heart, Spine, Talon, and Tail tribes fought for control of the dragon gem. 500 years later, the Heart tribe holds the gem and Chief Benja (Daniel Dae Kim) keeps it safe with the help of his eager daughter, Raya (Kelly Marie Tran). To encourage peace between the tribes, Benja invites the other tribes for a feast. Raya makes friends with the Fang princess, Namaari (Gemma Chan), and the tribes are able to keep an uneasy peace until Raya takes Namaari to see the gem, and all the tribes fight again. The gem ultimately breaks into five pieces and the Druun return. As Druun attack and tribe leaders grab the pieces, Benja gives Raya the last piece and throws her into the safety of the water before he’s turned to stone. Six years later, Raya searches for Sisu to bring the dragon rescuer back. Searching with her faithful pet, Tuk Tuk (Alan Tudyk), Raya finally finds Sisu and awakens the dragon. When Raya hands her gem piece to Sisu, the dragon displays a power of her sibling that helped create the gem. Realizing that the pieces still hold power, Raya and Sisu set off to gather and repair the pieces. Soon after they recover a second piece and Sisu inherits a human shapeshifting power, they’re caught by Namaari who’s hunting Raya. They’re able to escape with the help of Boun (Izaac Wang), a young boat captain, and as their journey continues, they also join with the fierce Tong (Benedict Wong), the trickster baby Noi (Thalia Tran), and her trio of thieving monkeys. While Sisu pushes for trust and kindness, Raya’s repeated run-ins with Namaari makes her unwilling to consider trusting the Fang princess. With time quickly running out and Druun closing in, Raya will have to find a way to save the shattered Kumandra once and for all.

With amazing animation, talented actors, intricate fight scenes, and a captivating story, Disney’s latest adventure will appeal to viewers of all ages. Tran carries the story with genuine skill and heart, while Awkwafina’s consistent humor keeps the film from getting too heavy. Raya and the Last Dragon is a fun, non-stop adventure that is sure to be an instant classic.

| Rated: PG| Running Time: 114 minutes |Genre: fantasy/action/comedy|

||Family Viewing||Cursing: 0 of 10|Nudity: 0 of 10|Sexuality: 0 of 10|Gore: 0.5 of 10

|AVAILABLE FOR HOME VIEWING|