Raya and the Last Dragon is arriving on March 5, and it’s a big deal for several reasons. For one, it’s the first Disney movie to feature a Southeast Asian heroine. Further, it draws from cultural lore, including elements like Malaysia’s Nāga Tasik Chini and Vietnam’s Trung Sisters. Excited yet? Read on to find out how to stream Raya and the Last Dragon from anywhere, including Southeast Asia.
Given how highly anticipated this movie is, it’s almost inevitable that unofficial streams will pop up. However, we strongly advise against their use. Not only do these usually provide a worse experience thanks to lag and low-resolution video, but they’re also completely unnecessary. That’s because it’s actually fairly easy to watch Raya and the Last Dragon, wherever you are.
Raya and the Last Dragon will only be available on geo-restricted streaming platforms. If you’re traveling, however, you can watch on the same services you’d use back home by connecting to a VPN server in your home country.
How to stream Raya and the Last Dragon in Southeast Asia
VPNs replace your true IP address with one from a location of your choice, tricking region-locked services into granting you access regardless of where you actually are. This allows you to use platforms like Disney+ from anywhere in the world. Below is a quick guide to unblocking Disney+ with a VPN.
Here’s how to watch Raya and the Last Dragon in Southeast Asia:
- The first step is deciding which VPN to use. We recommend NordVPN although Surfshark and ExpressVPN are two top-notch alternatives.
- Next, you’ll have to install the VPN app on whichever device you plan on streaming with. Most allow you to have around five connections at once, but this varies.
- Log in and connect to a server in your home country where Raya and the Last Dragon is available. This is important since Disney+ changes its content based on your location, meaning even if the service is available where you are, you still might not have the option to watch Raya and the Last Dragon.
- Visit Disney+ and try playing a video. If it works, go ahead and purchase Premier Access for Raya and the Last Dragon. If not, get in touch with your VPN’s support team for further advice; there’s no point spending money before you know for sure whether you’ll be able to watch or not.
Where can I watch Raya and the Last Dragon online?
Perhaps predictably, Raya and the Last Dragon will premiere on Disney+. This service’s price varies depending on where you are in the world; for instance, its monthly cost is $7.99 USD for subscribers in the US, but only Rp 39,000 in Indonesia and $11.98 in Singapore.
It’s important to note that this movie won’t be included in your base subscription. Instead, as part of Disney’s Premier Access program, it’ll be strictly pay-per-view until June 4, at which point it will become available to all Disney+ subscribers. Passes cost $29.99 USD and while there’ll likely be some regional variation here, the price is expected to remain broadly the same worldwide, as was the case with Mulan, another Premier Access title.
In a strange twist, Disney+ isn’t actually available in many of the countries that the movie draws inspiration from. For instance, if you live in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Taiwan, or South Korea, you might be thinking that you have to wait until Disney+ launches later this year before you can watch. However, shortly after its premiere, Mulan was made available on services like Amazon Prime Video and iTunes. Assuming Raya and the Last Dragon follows the same schedule, you should be able to purchase it on these platforms without waiting too long.
Disney+ shows different titles depending on where you access it. For this reason, you may need a VPN to stream Raya and the Last Dragon while traveling abroad. NordVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, meaning you can try it risk-free. If it fails to meet your expectations, just cancel within 30 days to receive a full refund, no questions asked.
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Streaming Raya and the Last Dragon online: FAQs
Can I watch Raya and the Last Dragon online for free?
Previously, Disney+ offered its users a seven-day free trial. Unfortunately, though, this is no longer available in most locations. That said, Japanese subscribers can still take advantage of a 31-day trial. This means that it should be possible to watch Raya and the Dragon for free after June 4, when it is added to the main Disney+ library. Just sign up, stream the movie, and cancel before your payment method is charged.
What is Raya and the Last Dragon about?
Disney recently released a two-minute trailer that gives us a brief overview of the movie’s plot. It follows Raya, a young warrior on a quest to find the last remaining dragon, in the hopes that it can help her put an end to the war plaguing her country.
What sets this film apart, though, is that its setting, the land of Kumandra, is an amalgamation of various Southeast Asian cultures and traditions. In an attempt to be as authentic as possible, the writers spent time in Laos, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and consulted anthropology and linguistic experts.
Who is starring in Raya and the Last Dragon?
This movie has already come under fire for primarily giving roles to East Asian actors, instead of offering more representation to Southeast Asian voice actors. That said, judging by the trailer, there should be no complaints with the performances themselves. Here are a few of the famous voices you can expect to hear in Raya and the Last Dragon:
- Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) as Raya
- Awkwafina as Sisu
- Gemma Chan (Captain Marvel) as Namaari
- Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange) as Tong
- Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy) as Virana
- Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) as Chief Benja
