Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran said she would love to make an LGBTQ+ Raya and the Last Dragon sequel. In March 2021, Disney released the dynamic animated film to audiences around the world.
Set in the broken kingdom of Kumandra, the movie follows the titular character as she attempts to find the legendary dragon Sisu (Awkwafina) to restore the coveted dragon gem.
Along the way, Raya (Kelly Marie Tran) tries to escape from Druun – an evil magic enemy – while also evading the constant attacks from her longstanding rival Namaari (Gemma Chan).
While the film has been praised for its beautiful animation and Southeast Asian representation, LGBTQ+ Disney fans have particularly called attention to the queer-coded relationship between Raya and Namaari.