Production has officially kicked off on Disney’s live-action “Mulan.” A press release announced the news. Set to shoot in New Zealand and China, the story about a Chinese warrior stars Liu Yifei (“The Forbidden Kingdom,” “Once Upon a Time”) as Hua Mulan.

Described as an “epic adventure,” the film tells the story of “a fearless young woman who masquerades as a man in order to fight Northern Invaders attacking China. The eldest daughter of an honored warrior, Hua Mulan is spirited, determined, and quick on her feet. When the Emperor issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army, she steps in to take the place of her ailing father as Hua Jun, becoming one of China’s greatest warriors ever,” the film’s synopsis details.

Niki Caro is directing a script by “Jurassic World” collaborators Amanda Silver and Rick Jaffa and “Christmas Perfection” collaborators Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin.

Caro’s last film, 2017 Jessica Chastain-starrer “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” told the story of a couple who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion. “McFarland, USA,” “North Country,” and “Whale Rider” are among her other credits.

“Mulan’s” supporting cast includes Rosalind Chao (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”) and Cheng Pei-Pei (“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”).

Disney’s animated version of “Mulan” opened in 1998 and grossed over $304 million worldwide.