Raya and the Last Dragon

Raya and the Last Dragon is an upcoming American animated fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. The 59th film produced by the studio, it is directed by Paul Briggs and Dean Wellins in their directorial debuts with a screenplay by Adele Lim and will star the voices of Cassie Steele and Awkwafina. The film is scheduled for release on November 25, 2020.

Premise
In a land called Kumandra, split into five different regions, a warrior named Raya searches for the last dragon in the world.

Cast

 * Cassie Steele as Raya, a fearless and passionate warrior with a winning charm who is searching for the last dragon.
 * Awkwafina as Sisu, a water dragon who is the last dragon left and can transform into a human form.

Production
In May 2018, it was reported that Walt Disney Animation Studios was developing an original animated film titled Dragon Empire, which would be the directorial debut of story artists Paul Briggs and Dean Wellins, and written by Kiel Murray. In October 2018, it was reported that Adele Lim had been hired to write the screenplay, with the film being produced by Moana producer Osnat Shurer. On August 24, Disney officially announced the film during their 2019 D23 Expo Walt Disney Animation Studios' presentation panel along with the voice cast including Cassie Steele and Awkwafina.

Release
Raya and the Last Dragon is scheduled to be theatrically released on November 25, 2020 in the United States.