A new Super Bowl ad forRaya and the Last Dragonprovides a new sneak peek at the animated movie ahead of its premiere in March. Last week, Walt Disney Animation Studios released an official trailer for the movie, which will release simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access. The newSuper Bowlspot provides another thrilling new look at the anticipated movie, and if you didn’t catch the game, you may watch the new ad below.
Per an official logline, “Raya and the Last Dragontakes us on anexciting, epic journeyto thefantasy world of Kumandra, where Raya (Kelly Marie Tran, (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), a lone warrior, must track down the legendary last dragon to stop an evil force that has returned after 500 years to once again threaten her homeworld.”
Awkwafina also stars as the voice of Sisu the dragon, which has been drawing some comparisons to Robin Williams' iconic performance as the Genie inAladdin. When asked if Williams inspired the Sisu character inRaya, producer Osnat Shurer explained that Awkwafina merely fit the qualifications of everything they were looking for.
“When we met Awkwafina, we knew, first of all, that she’s an incredible actress with a wide range, and with a very professional and disciplined approach to acting,” Shurer said last month. “But Awkwafina fit the dragon that we were looking for – some combination of wisdom and emotion and humor. She brings all those three things together in some magical potion. I’m touched that you compared her to Robin.”
Director Carlos Lopez Estrada added, “Sisu really gives Awkwafina such a good chance to explore the wackiest of her comedy, and also just the most earnest beautiful, honest acting that had us all in tears. I just think that it’s really great to see a Disney character that allows an actor to explore that range.”
Along with Tran and Awkwafina,Raya and the Last Dragonfeatures a strong ensemble voice cast that also includes Izaac Wang, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Benedict Wong, Jona Xiao, Sandra Oh, Thalia Tran, Lucille Soong, Alan Tudyk, Gordon Ip, Dichen Lachman, Patti Harrison, Jon “Dumbfoundead” Park, Sung Kang, Sierra Katow, Ross Butler, François Chau, and Paul Yen.
Don Hall and Carlos Lopez Estrada directRaya and the Last Dragonwith Paul Briggs and John Ripta co-directing. Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim wrote the screenplay. Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho produced. James Newton Howard composed the score, having previously worked with Disney onDinosaur,Atlantis: The Lost Empire, andTreasure Planet.
Raya and the Last Dragonis set to be released in theaters on July 08, 2025. On the same day, it will also be available on Disney+ with Premier Access for $29.99 in most Disney+ markets. If you want to watch it at home, you can pre-order the movie now onDisney+. Or, if you’re planning to visit the theater, advance tickets can also be ordered at Fandango. The new Big Game spot comes to us fromWalt Disney Animation Studios.
