Mufasa: The Lion King

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Theatrical - Wide 2024-12-20

Cast Aaron Pierre Kelvin Harrison Jr. John Kani Mads Mikkelsen Seth Rogen
Directed by Barry Jenkins
Written by Jeff Nathanson

Box Office Gross: $722,631,756

Running Time: 118 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Walt Disney Pictures

Genres: Adventure Animation Family

JoBlo's Rating

7/10

Synopsis

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.

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Mufasa: The Lion King roars onto Disney+ later this month

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The Lion King saga continues with the new Barry Jenkins-directed prequel/sequel that chronicles the original king of Pride Rock.

Mufasa: The Lion King, 4K, Blu-ray release

Mufasa: The Lion King, 4K, Blu-ray release

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Mufasa: The Lion King sets Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray release

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Mufasa: The Lion King Review: Both a prequel and a sequel?

Posted 2 years ago

While it's more conventional than you'd think given Barry Jenkins's involvement, Mufasa is a solid Lion King prequel.

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The ruler of Pride Rock starts his journey as a cub without nobility and makes his journey to become the King.

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