Dragons, warriors, and the mystical land of Kumandra are ready to take the Disney universe by storm in "Raya and the Last Dragon."
The action-adventure film starring the voices of Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina debuted on Disney Plus as a Premier Access title on March 5, and it will be available to all subscribers on June 4. You can also buy the movie through VOD services like Vudu, Prime Video, and FandangoNow for $30.
"Raya and the Last Dragon" focuses on Raya (Tran), a warrior who embarks on a quest to defeat an evil force plaguing her land. In order to restore peace, Raya must find the last dragon. The film comes from director Don Hall, known for his work on "Moana," and director Carlos López Estrada, whose previous work includes "Blindspotting," a dramedy starring Daveed Diggs.
If you want to watch "Raya and the Last Dragon" before it makes its way to all Disney Plus subscribers in June, here's how you can purchase early streaming access to the movie at home.
How to watch 'Raya and the Last Dragon' on Disney Plus
"Raya and the Last Dragon" debuted on Disney Plus on March 5 as a Premier Access title. If you have a Disney Plus subscription, you'll need to pay a one-time $30 fee to unlock the film.
After you buy the movie, you can watch it as long as you have a Disney Plus plan. If you don't want to pay $30, you'll have to wait until June 4 when the movie will be available to all Disney Plus subscribers without an extra fee.
Disney Plus costs $8 a month or $80 for an annual plan. You can also pair Disney Plus with ESPN+ and Hulu to watch sports and tons of additional shows and movies. The bundle costs $14 a month, which saves you about $6 a month compared to buying all three services on their own.
The Disney Plus app is available on popular devices such as Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, and most smart TV brands.
How to watch 'Raya and the Last Dragon' without Disney Plus
Though "Raya and the Last Dragon" was initially exclusive to Disney Plus, the movie is now available to buy through other streaming retailers, including Vudu, Prime Video, FandangoNow, Google Play, Microsoft and Apple TV.
The digital purchase costs $30 and does not require any additional subscription. If you're thinking about signing up for Disney Plus just to buy "Raya and the Last Dragon," choosing one of these digital retails is a cheaper option since you won't have to pay any kind of recurring membership fee.
Once you buy the movie, you'll be able to watch it as much as you like through the platform you choose. The film is available in 4K with HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos through select apps.
What other brand-new movies can I watch at home?
Disney isn't the only studio streaming new movies that were originally planned for theaters. Warner Bros. announced that it will release its entire 2021 movie lineup in theaters and on HBO Max at the same time. You can watch "Godzilla vs. Kong" right now on HBO Max.
Other studios, like Sony, Universal, Lionsgate, and Paramount have also been offering streaming rental or purchase options for select titles that were originally planned for theaters. "In-theater" digital rentals or purchases can be made through a variety of services, including Apple TV, Vudu, FandangoNow, and Google Play.
For more information about digital rentals, check out our guide to streaming rental services.