Every 2020 Movie That Could Make A Billion Dollars

11. Mulan

As 2019 just proved, Disney's live-action remakes can go either way in terms of box-office results. The Lion King made a billion dollars (as expected), but in a surprising twist, Aladdin also joined the club. On the downside, Dumbo underperformed, failing to even crack the $400 million mark worldwide.

There were a few reasons for this outcome: Dumbo - although not terrible - was the worst movie of the three, and because the original animated version premiered almost 80 years ago, the young adults and kids of today - who drive the majority of ticket sales - are not as familiar with it as they are with Aladdin and The Lion King, which were both '90s movies.

So let's assume that Mulan is a well-received flick and has no trouble exceeding Dumbo's gross - what could push it to the lofty heights of a billion?

Addressing that point about nostalgia, Mulan falls more in the Lion King/Aladdin camp in terms of resonance with today's audiences. Another '90s movie, a massive chunk of young moviegoers will have grown up watching it, which should make the size of its pop-culture footprint far bigger than Dumbo's.

But the key here might be China. The film's subject matter is intrinsically tied to the country, and Disney is reportedly putting a lot of effort into winning over audiences there. If it strikes just the right chord, it could snag an extra $100 - $200 million from that country alone, which may be enough to sneak it over a billion.