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This research explores the concept of gender globalization across cultures and its influence on children's psychology, particularly through exposure to gender representations in children's movies. As globalization increasingly permeates media, children's films have become powerful tools for transmitting cultural norms and gender roles across diverse societies. The paper examines the implementation of gender globalization in these children's films and its impact on shaping young audiences' psychological perspectives toward gender and culture, whereby it primarily focuses on the films Mulan (1998) and Big Hero 6 (2014). This study investigates how globalized portrayals of gender and culture in these films help to shape young audiences' perceptions of gender identity, roles, expectations and the exposure to multifaceted cultures. The paper also highlights the dual impact of such exposure, meaning while it can promote inclusivity and challenge traditional stereotypes, it may also introduce conflicting messages that affect children's understanding of gender as well as culture. Mulan, which retells a Chinese legend, challenges gender norms by having its female lead adopt a male persona in order to gain respect from the society. However, Mulan's reversion to a traditional female position in the film's ending has provoked controversies regarding its reinforcement of gender binary thinking, casting doubt on its progressive credentials. A more fluid approach to gender is presented in Big Hero 6, which is set in the fictional, multicultural city of San Fransokyo, a combination between Tokyo and San Francisco, establishes characters like Go Go Tomago and Hiro exhibiting attributes typically associated with both masculinity and femininity. Even so, the film's absence of overt discussion of gender identity leaves its messages up for interpretation, sparking controversy about how effective it is in addressing gender issues.By examining the intersection of gender, globalization, and children's media, this study provides important new understandings of the social and psychological effects of gender depiction in movies. In a world that is quickly globalizing, it underscores the significance of creating thoughtful material for children's movies, acknowledging their enormous influence on forming the next generation's perspective of gender as well as diverse cultures.