Raya and the Last Dragon Blu-ray and DVD Bonus Features

If you’re looking for a movie to watch for your next family movie night at home, I highly recommend Raya and the Last Dragon.  Now available on Digital, the movie will also be available on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD beginning May 18, 2021.  I was provided with a copy of Raya and the Last Dragon, but as always, all opinions are my own.  Keep reading to find out more about Raya and the Last Dragon Blu-ray bonus features, which includes never-before-seen footage and deleted scenes!

Raya and the Last Dragon Blu-ray and DVD Bonus Features

You can read my Raya and the Last Dragon parents guide here but needless to say, this a movie that my son will be watching again.  And I’m glad that we will be able to find out more about the making of the movie, thanks to the bonus features.  See below to find out more about the bonus features that are included…

NEW BONUS FEATURES*

• An Introduction to Us Again – Director Zach Parrish takes you behind the scenes of the Walt Disney Animation Studios short.
• Us Again:  Theatrical Short Film (Rated G) – An elderly man and his young-at-heart wife rekindle their passion for life on one magical night.
• Deleted Scenes
  • Introduction – Head of Story Fawn Veerasunthorn introduces deleted scenes from Raya and the Last Dragon.
  • The Bridge – Raya confronts an early version of the Druun in this deleted storyboard sequence.
  • Escaping Namaari – See an early version sequence of an introduction to Namaari as an adult.
  • Dragon Blade – Discover an early version of Raya’s sword, when it used to have magical powers.
  • Meet Boun – Meet an early version of Boun before he was a chef and shrimp boat captain.
  • The Heart of the Dragon – Co-Director John Ripa introduces a deleted scene which brought the theme of hope into the film.
• Taste of Raya – Dine along with Kelly Marie Tran and the film’s creative team – virtually – over a Southeast Asian menu inspired by the countries that influenced the film as they discuss their experiences creating the world of Kumandra.
• Raya:  Bringing It Home – When the global pandemic of 2020 hit, production of Raya and the Last Dragon moved to the houses of over 450 people.  We open a window into their lives and learn how they overcame massive obstacles to make an animated feature from home.
• Martial Artists – You’ll get a kick out of learning about the martial art forms and weapons used in the film as co-screenwriter Qui Nguyen and visual anthropologist Dr. S. Steve Arounsack share the inspiration behind the film’s action-packed elements.
• We Are Kumandra – Meet members of the Southeast Asia Story Trust and discover the cultural influences that inspired the film…and how important this representation in a Disney animated film is to the people of the region.
• Fun Facts & Easter Eggs – Take a look at some of the hidden surprises and behind-the-scenes secrets of Raya and the Last Dragon.
• Outtakes – Step into the homes and behind the mics of the cast of Raya and the Last Dragon as they experience voice-over sessions in closets and shaky internet connections, which made recording this film unlike any other. 
• The Story Behind the Storyboard with John Ripa – Co-Director John Ripa invites you to get an inside look at his thought process as he pitches a storyboard sequence from the film and talks about his amazing career with Disney Animation.

*Bonus features vary by product and retailer

About Raya and the Last Dragon

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the last dragon in order to finally stop the Druun for good. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than dragon magic to save the world—it’s going to take trust as well. From directors Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada, co-directors Paul Briggs and John Ripa, producers Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho, the film features the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as Sisu.