In the Pride Lands of Tanzania after the events of The Lion King (2019), Rafiki the mandrill tells the origin story of two lions, Mufasa and Taka, to Kiara—the granddaughter of Mufasa and daughter of Simba and Nala. The story follows the orphan Mufasa, who is befriended by the young prince Taka and adopted by Taka's family; the pair become as close as brothers. Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog add color commentary.
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- 1 Lebo M & DisneyNgomso 1:16
- 2 Nurlaila Karim & Ivo ChundroMilele 2:27
- 3 Luca Oedairam, Noah Fontijn, Nigel Brown & Roben MitchellIk wilde altijd al een broertje 3:35
- 4 Edwin Jonker, Nurlaila Karim & Kelvin AllisonByebye 2:15
- 5 Nigel Brown, Roben Mitchell, Melissa Kanza, Jürgen Theuns & Juliann UbbergenSamen kom je verder 2:44
- 6 Nigel Brown & Melissa KanzaVolg je gevoel 2:27
- 7 Roben MitchellBroederbedrog 1:37
- 8 Dave Metzger & DisneyDestiny Reigns 3:01
- 9 Lebo M, Nicholas Britell & DisneyKuqondile 1:57
- 10 Dave Metzger & DisneyListen to My Voice 2:44
- 11 Lebo M, Nicholas Britell & DisneyFind the Way 1:07
- 12 Dave Metzger & DisneyThe Race 2:23
- 13 Lebo M, Nicholas Britell & DisneyHome 1:48
- 14 Dave Metzger & DisneyBurden of Pride 5:04
- 15 Dave Metzger, Lebo M & DisneyMy Love 1:44
- 16 Dave Metzger & DisneyBathroom Break 0:32
- 17 Dave Metzger & DisneyRun Mufasa! 3:19
- 18 Lebo M, Hans Zimmer & DisneyAnd So It's Time 0:30
- 19 Dave Metzger & DisneyAll That Was Lost 1:06
- 20 Dave Metzger & DisneyJamaa 1:29
- 21 Dave Metzger & DisneyFollow the Fireflies 0:55
- 22 Dave Metzger & DisneySmell a Duck 2:19
- 23 Dave Metzger & DisneyElephant Stampede 1:35
- 24 Dave Metzger & DisneyBeneath the Scars 1:06
- 25 Dave Metzger & DisneyThe King Within 1:51
Mufasa: The Lion King
(2024)17
" Orphan. Outsider. King."
| Country | |
| Spoken Language | english, swahili |
| Runtime | 1 hr 58 min |
| Budget | $200 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $722 631 756 December 18, 2024 |
| USA | $254 567 693 |
| Other countries | $468 064 063 |
| Box Office – Budget | $522 631 756 |
| Premiere: USA | $254 567 693 December 19, 2024 |
| first day | $13 340 381 |
| first weekend | $35 409 365 |
| Digital: World | February 18, 2025 |
| Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes |
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| Also Known As | Mufasa: El rey león United States Mufasa: Le Roi lion Canada |
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Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.Сast and Crew
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What is “Mufasa: The Lion King”?
“Mufasa: The Lion King” is a 2024 American animated adventure film that expands the Lion King universe and focuses on Mufasa’s backstory.
Is it a sequel to The Lion King or a prequel?
Primarily, it’s a prequel: it explores how Mufasa rose to his role and reputation, potentially framed by events set later in the timeline.
Who directed “Mufasa: The Lion King”?
The film was directed by Barry Jenkins.
Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Jeff Nathanson.
What is the story about (spoiler-free)?
The film follows Mufasa’s journey—how his character, leadership, and key relationships were shaped, and what trials led him to become a legend of the Pride Lands.
Do I need to watch previous films to understand it?
Generally, no—the story is designed to be accessible for newcomers. However, knowing The Lion King adds context and emotional resonance.
Is it live-action or animated?
It’s an animated film with a photorealistic visual style, in line with the franchise’s modern CGI approach.
Does the movie include songs and musical numbers?
Yes—the franchise traditionally leans on music, so you can expect songs and musical set pieces that support emotion and character development.
Is it connected to the 1994 classic The Lion King?
Yes. It’s part of the same mythology, expanding the familiar world and deepening Mufasa’s backstory while building on the franchise’s core themes.
Does the version of Mufasa voiced by James Earl Jones appear?
The film focuses on an earlier period of Mufasa’s life, so the emphasis is on a new take on the character. Still, Mufasa’s legacy in the classic films associated with James Earl Jones remains a key part of the franchise’s cultural context.
Who is the movie for?
It’s a family adventure film aimed at a broad audience—kids, parents, and Lion King fans curious about the saga’s origins.
Will there be a lot of humor?
Expect a balance: stories like this typically combine serious themes of growth and responsibility with lighter comedic moments for family viewing.
Are there scenes that could scare young kids?
As with The Lion King, there may be intense moments involving danger and conflict. More sensitive kids might benefit from watching with an adult.
What themes does the story emphasize?
Core themes typically include leadership, choices, loyalty, the cost of power, family, and finding one’s place—through trials that shape a future ruler.
Is it connected to other franchise spin-offs?
It expands the Lion King universe but works as a standalone origin story for Mufasa. Any direct overlaps depend on specific plot choices.
Which key creatives and contributors are most often mentioned in coverage of the film?
Coverage most often highlights director Barry Jenkins and screenwriter Jeff Nathanson, as well as voice cast members frequently cited, including Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Tiffany Boone.
Is there official information about Kagiso Lediga and Preston Nyman being involved?
Some sources list Kagiso Lediga and Preston Nyman among the contributors. For the most accurate confirmed/announced status, check official press materials and the film’s credits.
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I’ll watch the prequel, a sidequel to the film that was a remake of one of the most beloved children’s cartoons from the 90s.
The main problem for me in this cartoon is the retcon. Yes, it turns out that Mufasa and Scar are not siblings, which is basically the reason for their feud in the original cartoon. But we know that no one has ever said anything like that before this cartoon.
And so the story of origin, the appearance of Scar’s scar, the first acquaintance with many of the characters, the expressions on the lions' faces became more diverse, there is a lot of interesting action here, well, and the whole story is Rafiki’s story, and it is listened to, including Timon and Pumbaa, who periodically joke, which is nice.
The cartoon is not bad, well drawn, with a standard plot about how two people were friends and then had a fight towards the end, but I repeat, all this is an optional addition to the original cartoon.
Well, I don’t like this graphics. At times it’s really bad and far from realism. And if that’s the case, then why all this? And I’m not a racist, but all the lions look the same. But they tried with the script – a lot of competent fan service, beautiful intersections with the original story. If they had made it in the format of a regular cartoon – it would have been eights
A colorful prequel to the sequel to the story of a lion’s fate, with love and betrayal. Why Barry Jenkins ended up as a director is a mystery. The only thing that could interest him here was working with dark-skinned brothers for the voice acting.
The plot is both original and not. Mufasa, Sarabi, Scar, Rafiki and Zazu’s origin. Timon, Pumbaa, Simba and Nala are minimal. It’s a bit of a pity, because Pumbaa’s jokes here are rare, but to the point.
Disney songs are both a plus and a minus. In "Mulan" there were none, and already by the feeling something is completely wrong. But here it turned out not only beautifully, but also musically. The lions still don’t have penises, but we’ll survive this unpleasantness. The picture of the film is wonderful. Nature and animals are cool, we love it.
A worthy prequel, telling the story of the formation of Mufasa and Scar. Even knowing how it all ends, you can’t help but worry – the heroes get into such troubles that even white racists in Harlem couldn’t dream of. But all these songs, as usual, irritate me, because they already smell quite a bit of Bollywood.
In terms of the plot, the film did not surprise in any way, but this is an inherent "disease" of all prequels. But I was absolutely delighted with the picture! The drawing of the characters is close to ideal and for a while even the cat was fooled. Usually he ignores my "sitting" in front of the TV, but here he was "stuck" to the screen.
A standard Disney cartoon, which has nothing to praise, but I don’t want to criticize. But Pumbaa has long deserved a solo project – it will be a cannon!
Disney managed to create not just a prequel, but an independent story that is not inferior to the original. For everyone who wants to return to the world of the savannah and find out where it all began.
Excellent prequel/sequel 2in1. I recommend watching only on a 4K TV, as this is a magnificent visual feast of Disney!!! Views of African nature, snow-capped mountains, picturesque sunsets, green plains, turbulent rivers… Everything down to the smallest detail, a full effect of presence.
CGI isn’t always the best choice for storytelling. The over-photorealism has stifled emotion, leaving characters like Simba and Mufasa unable to express the same vivid emotions as their animated counterparts in the 1994 original due to their animalistic realism.
It’s disgusting when it comes to the songs; the damn localizers even redid them. In my opinion, all these musicals are best left alone; subtitles are provided for those who want them. You have to constantly fast-forward to keep your ears from leaking. It’s annoying, it interferes with enjoying the well-made visuals.
An interesting film about true friendship and adventures that happened to the orphaned Mufasa. I recently watched the film and was very delighted.
Quite a good movie. Not a masterpiece, of course, but I liked it more, unlike the first film, where everything was copied "stupidly one-to-one" and nothing new was brought.
An interesting addition to the pride story. The grandchildren liked the beautiful animation, but I still think that classic cartoons are more soulful.
Good offer. With very good graphics. Cool plot. Relationships between characters. The only thing I didn’t like was a bit of a fairy tale, although this can be forgiven considering that this is a cartoon for children
It’s drawn very beautifully! But, as usual lately, the logic is terribly lame
If it were in animation, and even 2D like in the old cartoon, it would be much cooler in my opinion. All these well-rendered animals look creepy when they open their mouths and sing))
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