To respectfully pay tribute to the region, the studio established a Southeast Asia Story Trust-a coalition of specialists of various fields, including visual anthropology, linguistics, botany, choreography, architecture, and martial arts. The titular dragon, Sisu, is modeled after the Nāga, a serpentine race found in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

The setting of Raya and the Last Dragon takes inspiration from Southeast Asian cultures and regions. All the while, they must evade the clutches of Raya’s longtime nemesis, Namaari. Throughout her journey, Raya traverses the various kingdoms of Kumandra, with an unusual band of misfits by her side.

The film follows Raya, a warrior princess who must find the fabled last dragon in order to save her divided home world from a ravenous plague. It was released on Maand is the 59th animated feature in the Disney Animated Canon. Source Raya and the Last Dragon is an American animated film produced at Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. $130.3 million External links Official website

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