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Mufasa: The Lion King
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Mufasa: The Lion King
Information
Director

Barry Jenkins

Producer

 •  Adele Romanski
 •  Mark Ceryak

Writer

Jeff Nathanson

Composer

 •  Dave Metzger
 •  Pharrell Williams
 •  Nicholas Britell

Starring
Released

December 20, 2024

Running time

118 minutes

Budget

$200 million

Gross

$722.3 million

Preceded by

The Lion King

“
The story of an orphan who would be king.
―Film tagline[src]
 ”

Mufasa: The Lion King is a feature film that serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the 2019 CGI-animated remake of The Lion King. It was directed by Barry Jenkins, with a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. It was released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on December 20, 2024.

The film stars Aaron Pierre as the titular Mufasa and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as his adoptive brother, Scar. Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, and John Kani reprised their roles from the 2019 remake as Timon, Pumbaa, and Rafiki respectively, while Blue Ivy Carter made her feature film debut as Simba and Nala's daughter, Kiara.

Official synopsis[]

"Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka — the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny — their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe."[1]

Plot[]

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Rafiki tells Kiara the story of her grandfather, Mufasa.

One morning, the Pride Landers assembled at Pride Rock, where Simba announced that his family was growing, as had been his father Mufasa's dream ("Ngomso"). Afterwards, he tasked Timon and Pumbaa with babysitting his young daughter, Kiara, while he joined his mate, Nala, for the birth of their second cub.

While Kiara, Timon, and Pumbaa sheltered in a cave, a storm struck, which frightened Kiara. At that moment, Rafiki approached and told her that her father had been afraid of the thunder as a cub but had eventually conquered that fear and roared from the summit of Pride Rock. Kiara expressed doubt that she could ever be like her father or grandfather, and so, Rafiki decided to tell her the story of Mufasa's rise to kingship.

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Mufasa gets separated from his parents due to a flash flood.

As a cub, Mufasa lived in a desolate area with his parents, Masego and Afia. One day, his parents told him the story of Milele, a beautiful paradise where there was plenty of food and water ("Milele"). Just then, it began to rain, and the rainwater filled a nearby ravine. Though Mufasa's family, as well as some nearby animals, initially celebrated the change of weather, the rain quickly turned into a flash flood that swept Mufasa away from his parents.

After drifting far away from his home, Mufasa met a fellow lion cub named Taka, who warned him from the riverbank that he was about to be eaten by crocodiles. In a desperate attempt to escape, Mufasa scrambled up the riverbank, begging Taka for help. Though hesitant to help a stray, Taka pulled Mufasa to safety, with some help from his mother, Eshe. She protested that King Obasi would never accept a stray into their pride, but Mufasa countered that he was simply lost. He then asked which way his home was, and Eshe, overcome by sympathy, decided to bring him before Obasi.

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Mufasa races Taka in an attempt to join Obasi's pride.

As Mufasa approached Obasi's pride alongside Eshe and Taka, Obasi resolved to eat him for being a stray and warned him to run away. Mufasa retorted that he was fast, and so, Obasi proposed a race between him and Taka, with the prize being either Mufasa's induction into the pride or his death. The two cubs began their race, and though Mufasa initially lagged behind, Taka confessed that he had always wanted a brother and let Mufasa win. Furious, Obasi declared that Mufasa would live with the females, not the males. Afterwards, Mufasa and Taka bonded over their mutual desire to have a brother ("I Always Wanted A Brother").

Over the seasons, Mufasa honed his hunting skills alongside the females of the pride, while an envious Taka spent his days lounging and lazing with the males. One day, Eshe and Mufasa left to hunt, and Taka secretly tailed them, watching from afar. As Eshe and Mufasa were hunting, two white lions named Azibo and Shaju attacked Eshe. While Mufasa leaped to her defense, Taka fled in fear. In the ensuing fight, Mufasa pushed Shaju onto the sharp point of a log, killing him, and Azibo fled.

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Mufasa and Taka become inseparable adoptive brothers.

Mufasa guided a wounded Eshe back to the pride, and they explained how they had been attacked by white lions. While Obasi told Mufasa that he owed him a great debt, he deliberately ignored Taka's attempt to apologize. Meanwhile, Azibo reported to his leader, Kiros, what had happened, and Kiros allowed the rest of his pride to kill Azibo for having abandoned his son to die. That night, Obasi told Taka that he must pretend he had been brave rather than run away from the fight with the white lions, adding that deceit was the trait of a great king.

Just then, Chigaru reported that the Outsiders were coming for Obasi's pride and had twice their numbers. In an effort to preserve his bloodline, Obasi sent Taka away and asked Mufasa to accompany him and pledge loyalty to him. Before the two young lions left, Eshe encouraged Mufasa to seek Milele and told Taka that his moment of courage would come. No sooner had Mufasa and Taka ran away when the Outsiders confronted Obasi's pride, and Kiros explained that he was killing every pride in the Valley of Kings so that he could rule everything and everyone ("Bye Bye").

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The Outsiders decimate Obasi's pride.

After killing off Obasi's pride, the Outsiders chased Mufasa and Taka to the edge of a waterfall. Though Mufasa attempted to stand and fight, Taka knocked them both into the water below, and they managed to escape down the river. Afterwards, they met a young lioness named Sarabi, who explained that her own pride had been decimated by the Outsiders. She then introduced them to her scout, Zazu. Initially, she was reluctant to travel with the brothers, but with some persuasion from Zazu, she opted to join them.

Meanwhile, Rafiki got exiled from his troop due to his mystical visions. While in search of food, Mufasa, Sarabi, and Taka ran into him and resolved to eat him. Before they could attack him, however, he mentioned that he was in search of his "brother" and Milele, and Mufasa forbid his companions from harming him. Together, the five set off in search of Milele.

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Mufasa and Taka jump off a waterfall.

That night, Mufasa found Rafiki meditating in the midst of a pond. Rafiki explained that he and his twin brother had been abandoned as infants and posited that he and Mufasa were not so dissimilar. To Mufasa's surprise, he revealed all he knew about Mufasa: that he was afraid of water, that he feared his own reflection, and that he struggled to sleep because of his dreams. Mufasa confessed that he often dreamed of Kiros and his burning hatred over the death of his son. As they spoke, Rafiki caught a fish, only to let it go and explain that it had not been the fish's time.

Come morning, the friends set off again and eventually reached a canyon. Rafiki questioned whether they should go across or down, and Mufasa determined that they should go down, both because it would hide their tracks and because the Outsiders were coming for them. Though Sarabi initially scoffed at Mufasa's claims that he could detect the Outsiders' scent, he encouraged her to sniff the air herself, and she soon realized that he was right. Finally convinced, she followed her companions down into the ravine, where they all resolved to travel together as a team ("We Go Together").

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Sarabi incites an elephant stampede.

While passing through the canyon, Taka confessed to Mufasa that he had feelings for Sarabi, and Mufasa encouraged him to speak with her, advising him to mention the duck flowers from her pride's valley. Taking his brother's advice, Taka made a clumsy attempt at flirtation. Eventually, the Outsiders caught up to the group, and Sarabi knocked a beehive into a herd of elephants, which incited a stampede. Though the elephants caused enough chaos to halt the Outsiders' pursuit, Sarabi got knocked unconscious and was nearly trampled. Upon seeing Sarabi in danger, Mufasa dragged her to safety and repeatedly iterated, "I got you." Once the elephants had run off, Rafiki revived Sarabi, and Mufasa lied that it had been Taka who had saved her life.

Continuing on, the group began to scale a snowy mountain. Come nightfall, they settled down to sleep, and Mufasa awoke to find Rafiki meditating. He asked Rafiki what he was doing, and he replied that he was confirming his vision. Mufasa questioned how many of his visions had actually come true, to which Rafiki revealed that none had come true so far, but that it was about what he felt, not what he saw. Mufasa wondered how Rafiki knew when he should follow a feeling, and he asserted that his feelings told him that Milele existed. He then asked Mufasa what he felt.

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Mufasa, Taka, Sarabi, Rafiki, and Zazu travel to Milele.

The next morning, as the group climbed higher, Mufasa instructed Zazu to hide their tracks so that the Outsiders could not follow them any farther. Zazu did as commanded, after which he overheard the Outsiders becoming frustrated by their inability to track their quarry anymore. He reported his success to his friends, and Sarabi attributed their victory to Mufasa, nuzzling him affectionately. Jealous, Taka stalked away. Meanwhile, Mufasa began to carry Rafiki through the snow, during which he remarked, "I got you." This made Sarabi realize that it had been Mufasa, not Taka, who had saved her life.

Later that night, while Mufasa was hunting in the snow, Sarabi confronted him over the lie, deducing that it had been him, not Taka, who had smelled the duck flowers on her fur and saved her from the elephant stampede. Though he initially denied it in an attempt to bolster Taka, he eventually caved, and the two confessed their love for one another ("Tell Me It's You").

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After seeing Mufasa with Sarabi, Taka turns against his brother.

From a nearby ridge, Taka watched the pair and became inflamed with jealousy, believing that Mufasa had betrayed him ("Brother Betrayed"). Suddenly, he fell down a snowy hill, only to realize that the Outsiders were nearby. Still seething, he revealed himself to them and feigned camaraderie with Kiros, asserting that Mufasa had killed his father, Obasi, just as he had killed Kiros's son. He then offered to help the Outsiders follow his friends to Milele.

Once Taka had rejoined his friends, Mufasa tried to confess what had transpired between him and Sarabi, but Taka interrupted by thanking him for having kept his promise to Obasi and Eshe. He added that he would never forget what Mufasa had done. At that moment, Zazu reported that he had found a way down the mountain. As he spoke, there was a nearby avalanche, and Rafiki remarked that they were nearing destiny. As the friends continued traveling, Taka secretly left a trail of claw marks for the Outsiders to follow.

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Mufasa battles Kiros.

Eventually, the group reached Milele, and Rafiki revealed that his vision of a "brother" had, in fact, been of Mufasa all along. Just then, the Outsiders approached, and Kiros revealed to Mufasa that Taka had betrayed him. In an attempt to rally support to his cause, Mufasa convinced the animals who lived at Milele to band with him, as the Outsiders would simply attack them next, should they succeed in killing Mufasa.

While the other animals took on Kiros's pride, Mufasa battled Kiros himself. Though Kiros nearly killed Mufasa, Taka jumped in-between them, taking Kiros's blow across his eye. At that moment, an earthquake split the land, forming Pride Rock and causing Mufasa and Kiros to fall into an underwater pool. As the two continued to fight, Mufasa sensed a large boulder falling into the water and hurled Kiros underneath it, killing him. Mufasa started to swim to safety, only for Taka to intercept him and dig his claws into his brother's paws. After a moment of hesitation, Taka pulled Mufasa out of the water.

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Mufasa becomes the king of Milele.

With the Outsiders defeated, the animals began hailing Mufasa as their king, and Rafiki insisted that it was his destiny. As Mufasa walked through the crowd of animals, he picked up a familiar scent and reunited with his mother, who had survived the flood from his childhood. He asked what had happened to his father, and she revealed that he had perished in the flood and now lived on in his son. The animals then questioned what would become of Taka, the traitor, and Mufasa decided to let him remain in Milele, though he refused to speak his brother's name ever again. Accepting Mufasa's decision, Taka suggested that he be called "Scar" from then on, as a reminder of what he had done. With the animals watching, Mufasa ascended the newly formed Pride Rock and roared over his kingdom.

After Rafiki finished his story about Mufasa, Kiara finally found the bravery she needed to climb to the top of the cave and roar over the Pride Lands. As she did so, the storm cleared, and she spotted her parents approaching in the distance. Once she had reunited with them, they introduced her to her brother, to whom she told the story of Mufasa.[2]

Cast[]

Development[]

General[]

“
Kings aren't just born. They aren't just made. They have to become who they are through a series of events that a lot of people can relate to.
―Director Barry Jenkins[3]
 ”

The film was officially announced by Deadline Hollywood on September 29, 2020. It was reported that Barry Jenkins would serve as director, Jeff Nathanson would reprise his role as writer, and Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak would serve as producers. The sequel's story would expand on the franchise's mythology and explore Mufasa's origins while still featuring an adventure set in the present, in a structure similar to that of The Godfather Part II.[4]

On May 8, 2021, it was announced that the working title of the film was Wonderwall. It was also announced that production for the film would officially begin in Los Angeles on September 6, 2021.[5] The film was revealed to be titled Mufasa: The Lion King at D23 on September 9, 2022.[6] Also at D23, Jenkins revealed that the film would feature young versions of Timon, Pumbaa, and Rafiki.[7] In an interview with Entertainment Weekly on September 21, 2022, Jenkins revealed that the film would have musical numbers.[8]

In July 2023, production on the film slowed due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[9] On December 13, 2023, the Hollywood Handle reported that the film's plot would involve Rafiki telling the story of Mufasa to Simba's daughter, Kiara.[10]

On April 29, 2024, the first teaser trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King premiered on Good Morning America.[11] The first official full-length trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King was shown at D23 on August 9, 2024. At the same event, Jenkins and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda previewed the song "I Always Wanted A Brother", while Lebo M performed the Xhosa song "Ngomso".[12][13] The final trailer and official movie poster for Mufasa: The Lion King were revealed on November 8, 2024.[14]

Casting[]

On May 8, 2021, it was announced that Disney was having a casting call for actors to play young Mufasa and Scar. In addition, it was revealed that seven new characters would be added to the cast: Adah, Horatio, Elijah, Celia, Kaliban, Cardi, and Zola.[5] On August 26, 2021, it was announced that Aaron Pierre had been cast as young Mufasa, while Kelvin Harrison Jr. had been cast as young Taka.[15] At D23, on September 9, 2022, it was revealed that Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, and John Kani would reprise their roles as Timon, Pumbaa, and Rafiki respectively.[16]

On April 29, 2024, it was reported that Donald Glover and Beyoncé would reprise their roles as Simba and Nala respectively, while Blue Ivy Carter would voice their characters' daughter, Kiara. Several new cast members were announced, including Tiffany Boone as Sarabi; Kagiso Lediga as young Rafiki; Preston Nyman as Zazu; Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros; Thandiwe Newton as Taka's mother, Eshe; Lennie James as Taka's father, Obasi; Anika Noni Rose as Mufasa's mother, Afia; and Keith David as Mufasa's father, Masego.[17] Additionally, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, and Dominique Jennings were reported as having been cast in undisclosed roles.[1]

Visual effects[]

MPC Film announced on December 9, 2020, that they would be returning to provide the VFX effects for the prequel.[18]

Music[]

“
We wanted to really find a balance of symbiosis between the music and the film. Lin really leaned in and tried to find the places that myself and Jeff Nathanson, the writer of the script, had tried to go deeper into the background of some of these characters in this film. He did a really, really wonderful job, and he and I already had something of a rapport.
―Director Barry Jenkins on composer Lin-Manuel Miranda[19]
 ”
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Mufasa: The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack/Deluxe Edition) album cover.

On December 10, 2020, it was announced that the original score would be composed by Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, and Nicholas Britell.[20] With the release of the official trailer on April 29, 2024, it was revealed that Lin-Manuel Miranda would compose the film's songs, with Mark Mancina serving as a co-producer and Lebo M providing additional music and performances.[1] It was later reported that Dave Metzger would write the original score of Mufasa: The Lion King, replacing Zimmer.[21] However, some of Zimmer's themes from the original 1994 The Lion King, such as "Under the Stars" and "King of Pride Rock", were reused in Metzger's score,[2] with "And So It's Time" even being credited to him.[22]

The original motion picture soundtrack of Mufasa: The Lion King, as well as the Deluxe Edition soundtrack, were released on December 13, 2024.[23][22]

Release[]

Mufasa: The Lion King was initially slated to be released on July 5, 2024. However, due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, it was delayed to December 20, 2024.[24] Tickets for Mufasa: The Lion King went on sale November 18, 2024.[25]

The film became available for digital purchase on February 18, 2025,[26] and for streaming on Disney+ on March 26, 2025.[27] It was released on DVD, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray on April 1, 2025.[26] The digital release of the film included several deleted scenes, a backstage music video for "I Always Wanted A Brother", and the following bonus features:

  1. Sing-Along – a version of the film with on-screen lyrics,
  2. Finding Milele: The Making of Mufasa: The Lion King – a behind-the-scenes documentary presented by director Barry Jenkins and several cast members on the making of the film, such as how the story was developed and what technology was used to bring Mufasa's world to life,
  3. Songs of the Savanna – a behind-the-scenes discussion between Jenkins and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda on the creation of the film's songs,
  4. Ostrich Eggs with Timon & Pumbaa – a presentation by Timon and Pumbaa on fun facts and hidden references in the film, and
  5. Protect the Pride – a promotion for the collaborative fund between Disney and The Lion Recovery Fund that seeks to conserve lions in the wild.[28]

Reception[]

Box office[]

Mufasa: The Lion King made $13.3 million from Thursday night previews.[29] For its opening weekend, in the United States and Canada, it made $35.4 million from 4,100 cinemas, falling short of pre-release expectations of $50 million.[30] In other territories, it made $90.2 million, bringing its worldwide gross to $125.6 million.[31]

In totality, Mufasa: The Lion King grossed $254.5 million in the United States and Canada, and $467.8 million in other territories, for a worldwide gross of $722.3 million.[31] It was the sixth highest-grossing film of 2024.[32]

Critics and audiences[]

On Rotten Tomatoes, Mufasa: The Lion King holds a 56% critics' approval rating. The website's consensus reads: "Barry Jenkins' deft hand and Lin-Manuel Miranda's music go some way towards squaring the Circle of Life in Mufasa, but this fitfully soulful story is ill-served by its impersonal, photorealistic animation style." It holds an 89% audience approval rating, with over 5,000 verified reviews.[33] On Metacritic, the film holds a score of 56 out of 100, based on 51 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[34] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A–" on an A+ to F scale, lower than the A earned by its predecessor.[35]

Awards[]

Mufasa: The Lion King was shortlisted for two Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects and Best Original Song ("Tell Me It's You").[36] It has been nominated in three categories for the Visual Effects Society Awards: Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature, Outstanding Character in a Photoreal Feature (Taka), and Emerging Technology Award (Real-Time Interactive Filmmaking, From Stage To Post).[37]

Appearances[]

Characters

Species

Locations

Organizations and titles

Trivia[]

  • Mufasa: The Lion King opens with a tribute to the late James Earl Jones, who voiced Mufasa in the original 1994 The Lion King.[38]

Media[]

References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Disney Debuts First Teaser Trailer for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’. The Walt Disney Company (April 29, 2024). Retrieved on April 29, 2024.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revealed in Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King (2024). Written by Jeff Nathanson and directed by Barry Jenkins. Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
  3. ↑ Charlie Ridgely (March 6, 2022). The Lion King Prequel Director Barry Jenkins Drops Major Tease for New Movie. ComicBook.com. Retrieved on March 9, 2022.
  4. ↑ Mike Fleming Jr. (September 29, 2020). 'The Lion King' Followup Set With 'Moonlight' Director Barry Jenkins To Helm For Walt Disney Studios. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved on September 29, 2020.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Skyler Shuler (May 8, 2021). ‘The Lion King’ Sequel to Feature Multiple New Characters. The DisInsider. Retrieved on May 12, 2021.
  6. ↑ Wilson Chapman (September 9, 2022). Lion King Prequel Gets Official Title, Footage Shown at D23. Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved on September 9, 2022.
  7. ↑ Disney Shows Off First Looks at ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’, ‘Snow White’ and ‘Little Mermaid’. The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation (September 9, 2022). Retrieved on September 9, 2022.
  8. ↑ Nick Romano (September 21, 2022). Barry Jenkins says Mufasa prequel will have 'a ton of familiar faces,' 'wonderful musical numbers'. Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved on September 22, 2022.
  9. ↑ George Bowden and Paul Glynn (July 14, 2023). Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?. BBC. Retrieved on May 4, 2024.
  10. ↑ Brandon Schreur (December 14, 2023). Mufasa: The Lion King Reveals New Plot Details for Disney Spin-off. Yahoo. Retrieved on December 14, 2023.
  11. ↑ Carson Blackwelder (April 29, 2024). 1st look at star-studded 'Mufasa: The Lion King' trailer: Watch here. Good Morning America. ABC News. Retrieved on April 29, 2024.
  12. ↑ Jazz Tangcay (August 9, 2024). ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ New Trailer: Young Mufasa and Scar Go From Brothers to Enemies. Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
  13. ↑ ‘The Lion King’ Prequel Will be a Full Circle Moment for Lebo M. OkayAfrica. Retrieved on August 12, 2024.
  14. ↑ Josh Sharpe (November 8, 2024). Video: MUFASA: THE LION KING Final Trailer and Poster. BroadwayWorld. Wisdom Digital Media. Retrieved on November 8, 2024.
  15. ↑ ‘The Lion King’ Prequel: Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Aaron Pierre To Lead Cast For Disney & Barry Jenkins. Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved on August 26, 2021.
  16. ↑ Jeremy Dick (September 10, 2022). The Lion King Remake Prequel Gets Official Title, Billy Eichner & Seth Rogen to Return. MovieWeb. Retrieved on September 12, 2022.
  17. ↑ Caroline Brew and Ellise Shafer (April 29, 2024). ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Trailer: Disney Prequel Follows Young Mufasa and Scar as Blue Ivy Carter Joins Voice Cast. Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved on April 29, 2024.
  18. ↑ MPC Film on Twitter. Twitter. Twitter. Retrieved on December 17, 2020.
  19. ↑ Iana Murray (April 29, 2024). Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer Interview: Barry Jenkins On Blue Ivy Carter, The New Songs, And More. Empire. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved on May 4, 2024.
  20. ↑ Lindsay Weinberg (December 10, 2020). Disney Drops Major Updates on Live-Action Remakes: A Lion King Prequel, Pinocchio and More. E! Online. NBCUniversal Media. Retrieved on December 10, 2020.
  21. ↑ Dave Metzger Scoring Barry Jenkins’ ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’. Film Music Reporter (September 27, 2024). Retrieved on November 14, 2024.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Mufasa: The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack/Deluxe Edition). Apple Music. Apple Inc. Retrieved on December 13, 2024.
  23. ↑ Mufasa: The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). Apple Music. Apple Inc. Retrieved on December 2, 2024.
  24. ↑ Kevin McCall (November 10, 2023). 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Delayed to Holiday 2024 Release Date. Collider. Valnet Publishing Group. Retrieved on November 18, 2024.
  25. ↑ Fandango Staff (November 18, 2024). 'Mufasa: The Lion King': Get Your Tickets And Take An Exclusive Look Behind The Scenes. Fandango. NBCUniversal.
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Erin Lassner (February 18, 2025). ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Streaming: How to Watch the 2024 Prequel at Home. The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved on February 18, 2025.
  27. ↑ Anthony D'Alessandro (March 11, 2025). ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Sets Disney+ Streaming Date After 96-Day Theatrical Window. Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved on March 15, 2025.
  28. ↑ WITNESS THE RISE OF A KING! DISNEY’S MUFASA: THE LION KING ARRIVES ON DIGITAL FEB 18. The Walt Disney Company UK & Ireland Press Site. The Walt Disney Company (February 3, 2025). Retrieved on February 20, 2025.
  29. ↑ Anthony D'Alessandro (December 20, 2024). ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 3’ Eyeing Potential Franchise Record Opening With $70M+, ‘Mufasa’ $35M – Box Office Update. Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved on December 20, 2024.
  30. ↑ Box Office: ‘Sonic 3’ Speeds to $60 Million Debut, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Gets Trampled With $35 Million. Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved on December 23, 2024.
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Mufasa: The Lion King (2024). The Numbers. Nash Information Services. Retrieved on April 19, 2025.
  32. ↑ 2024 Worldwide Box Office. Box Office Mojo. Amazon. Retrieved on March 18, 2025.
  33. ↑ Mufasa: The Lion King. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved on January 22, 2025.
  34. ↑ Mufasa: The Lion King. Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved on January 4, 2025.
  35. ↑ Anthony D'Alessandro (December 22, 2024). ‘Hedgehog’ Still Has Upper Claw Over ‘Mufasa’ With $62M+ In Pre-Christmas Frame As ‘Lion King’ Prequel Loses Crown – Sunday AM Box Office Update. Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved on December 22, 2024.
  36. ↑ 97TH OSCARS® SHORTLISTS IN 10 AWARD CATEGORIES ANNOUNCED. Oscars.org. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved on December 17, 2024.
  37. ↑ VES Awards Nominations: Sandworms, Apes, Felines & Tornadoes Vie For Top Film Prize. Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved on January 18, 2025.
  38. ↑ Angelique Jackson and Jazz Tangcay (December 9, 2024). Barry Jenkins on Honoring James Earl Jones in ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’s’ Opening Credits: ‘We Had All Lost a Patriarch’. Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved on December 16, 2024.
  39. ↑ Simmons, Alex. A Tale of Two Brothers (1994). ISBN: 0717283488.
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