Lilo is a Mulan fan
Lilo & Stitch, released in 2002, can almost be considered a forerunner to the subsequent massive blockbusters Frozen and Moana. Lilo is a fierce, strong-willed young lady who was a far cry from the typical Disney “princess” films of the 1980s and 1990s.
Lilo Is A Mulan Fan
The damsel in distress trope had worn out its welcome, and audiences craved more complex and entertaining female leads. Lilo certainly delivered on that front, and the film includes several Mulan references as a nod to another strong female Disney lead.
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