The Mulan 2020 soundtrack includes a modest number of featured songs, but each of them highlights the major themes and most poignant character moments. Directed by Niki Caro, the Disney remake tweaks the story of the original 1998 animated classic, along with one of the standout recordings. Mulan 2020 will seem familiar to many viewers with its characters and concepts; however, the $200 million movie also feels modern due its scope of production and live-action sequences.
Mulan 2020 follows Hua Mulan (Liu Yifei), a warrior-in-the-making who disguises herself as a man and s the Imperial Army. Led by Sergeant Qiang (Ron Yuan) and Commander Tung (Donnie Yen), the military unit tracks down the film's villain, Bori Khan (Jason Scott Lee), who aims to overthrow The Emperor of China (Jet Li). As Mulan a.k.a. Hua Jun proves herself in battle, she's urged to embrace her true self by a witch named Xian Lang (Gong Li). Mulan 2020 is based on the ancient Chinese text The Ballad of Mulan, and was adapted for Disney by Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Lauren Hynek, and Elizabeth Martin.
Mulan 2020 prominently features music from composer Harry Gregson-Williams, who previously collaborated with Caro for the 2017 film The Zookeeper's Wife. During the second half, however, mainstream music accompanies big moments for the title character, whether it's on the battlefield or during quiet moments with just her thoughts. The following is every featured song in Mulan 2020.
"Honor to Us All" - Written by David Zippel and Matthew Wilder
"Reflection" - Written by David Zippel and Matthew Wilder
"Loyal Brave True" - Christina Aguilera
"Reflection" - Christina Aguilera
"Reflection" - Liu Yifei
Shortly after the one-hour mark in "Loyal Brave True" during a stylized, red-themed credits sequence.
Once the main credits sequence begins with a traditional black backdrop and white text, Christina Aguilera's 2020 version of "Reflection" sets in. She initially recorded the song for the 1998 film, which essentially introduced her to mainstream audiences. One year later, she released her second official single, "Genie in a Bottle" (a Billboard #1 hit), and eventually won five Grammy Awards. Mulan 2020 comes to a close with another version of "Reflection," this time recorded by the film's star, Liu Yifei.
The Mulan 2020 soundtrack was supervised by Monica Zierhut.
