Unlike its predecessor, Mulan II was met with widespread critical disapproval, famously holding a . Reviewers often criticized the sequel for its:
: While respectable for a direct-to-video release, it was noted for being more "bubbly" and less epic in scale than the original. Mulan 2 (2004)
: Mushu's role as a primary antagonist was seen by many fans as uncharacteristic and mean-spirited. Unlike its predecessor, Mulan II was met with