Produced and released during the Disney Renaissance, "Mulan" was the first of three features produced primarily at the Disney animation studio at Disney-MGM Studios (now Disney's Hollywood Studios) in Bay Lake, Florida. Development for the film began in 1994, when a number of artistic supervisors were sent to China to receive artistic and cultural inspiration. "Mulan" was well received by critics and the public who praised the animation, plot, characters (particularly the eponymous character), and musical score, and grossed over $304 million. It earned a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination and won several Annie Awards including Best Animated Feature. It was then followed by "Mulan II" in 2004, a direct-to-video sequel. A live-action adaptation directed by Niki Caro was released on September 4, 2020.