Genre: Adventure, Family, Animation
Release Date: 2024-12-18
Runtime: 118 minutes
Tagline: The story of an orphan who would be king.
Description: Told in flashbacks, Mufasa is 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 a journey of misfits searching for their destiny and working together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Production Companies: ["Walt Disney Pictures"]
Summary:
Explore the untold origin story of Mufasa, the revered king of the Pride Lands. Journey back to discover how a young orphan lion rose from humble beginnings, navigated treacherous challenges, and forged the bonds and rivalries that would shape his legendary destiny.
Review:
Anticipated as a visually stunning and emotionally resonant expansion of the beloved Lion King universe, 'Mufasa' promises a unique perspective under the masterful direction of Barry Jenkins. The potential to delve deeper into Mufasa's character, his relationship with Scar, and the mythology of the Pride Lands makes this a truly special and highly awaited cinematic event.
Audience Recommendation:
Fans of the original 'The Lion King' (both animated and the 2019 remake), families looking for an epic adventure, and audiences interested in rich character backstories and the directorial vision of Barry Jenkins.
Themes:
Examines themes of destiny versus free will, the challenges of leadership, the complexities of brotherhood, overcoming adversity, and the enduring power of legacy.
Fun Facts:
• Directed by Barry Jenkins, the Academy Award-winning director of 'Moonlight'.
• The film explores Mufasa's life before he became king, revealing his origins as an orphaned cub.
• Aaron Pierre voices young Mufasa, while Kelvin Harrison Jr. voices young Scar (Taka).
Trailers
MUFASA’S Toronto Connection: Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Aaron Pierre | TIFF 2024
Type: Featurette
Cast Reveal Behind The Scenes Secrets! | BAFTA
Type: Featurette
Only You Can Help Us
Type: Clip
In Theaters Now
Type: Teaser
#1 Movie in America
Type: Teaser
Tell Me It's You
Type: Clip
I Always Wanted A Brother Part 2
Type: Clip
Global Phenomenon
Type: Featurette
#1 Christmas Day Movie
Type: Teaser
Hakuna Mufasa
Type: Clip
MUFASA: THE LION KING Stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Aaron Pierre Shine | TIFF 2024
Type: Featurette
In Theaters Now
Type: Teaser
Technology of Mufasa
Type: Featurette
In Theaters Now
Type: Teaser
Interview | Tiffany Boone, Aaron Pierre & Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Type: Featurette
Interview | Mads Mikkelsen
Type: Featurette
In Theaters Now
Type: Clip
Movie Surfers - Behind the Scenes of the Mufasa: The Lion King World Premiere
Type: Featurette
In Theaters Now
Type: Clip
In Theaters December 20
Type: Teaser
Get Tickets Now
Type: Teaser
In Theaters December 20
Type: Teaser
Backstage Music
Type: Featurette
Official Clip
Type: Clip
Get Tickets Now
Type: Teaser
Official IMAX® Interview
Type: Featurette
Official Clip
Type: Clip
The Music of Lebo M
Type: Behind the Scenes
D23 Inside Disney - Mufasa: The Lion King
Type: Featurette
Seth Rogen & Billy Eichner Booth to Screen
Type: Behind the Scenes
Cast Booth-To-Screen
Type: Behind the Scenes
"Fight With Me"
Type: Clip
Official Clip - We Are The Outsiders
Type: Clip
Brothers
Type: Clip
Protect The Pride
Type: Featurette
Get Tickets Now
Type: Teaser
Music of Mufasa
Type: Featurette
Rivals
Type: Teaser
Epic Adventures
Type: Teaser
Scar
Type: Teaser
Experience It in Imax
Type: Teaser
Tickets on Sale
Type: Teaser
Visionary Storyteller
Type: Behind the Scenes
Final Trailer
Type: Trailer
Official Trailer
Type: Trailer
Teaser Trailer
Type: Trailer
#1 Movie In America Again!
Type: Teaser
In Theaters Now
Type: Clip
'Mufasa' With Director Barry Jenkins, And More | Academy Conversations
Type: Featurette
#1 in America & the World, Again!
Type: Teaser
In Theaters Now
Type: Teaser
In Theaters Now
Type: Teaser
In Theaters Now
Type: Teaser
In Theaters Now
Type: Teaser
#1 Movie In The World 5 Weeks In A Row
Type: Teaser
In Theaters Now
Type: Teaser
Buy It on Digital February 18 and Own It on Blu-ray April 1
Type: Teaser
On Disney + March 26
Type: Teaser
Celebrate the circle of life
Type: Teaser
Be the First to Watch at Home Today. Buy It Now Only On Digital
Type: Teaser
Be the First to Watch at Home Today
Type: Teaser
Be the First to Watch at Home Today. Buy It Now Only On Digital
Type: Teaser
Be the First to Watch at Home Today. Buy It Now Only On Digital
Type: Teaser
Be the First to Watch at Home Today. Buy It Now Only On Digital
Type: Teaser
Be the First to Watch at Home Today. Buy It Now Only On Digital
Type: Teaser
Be the First to Watch at Home Today. Buy It Now Only On Digital
Type: Teaser
Be the First to Watch at Home Today. Buy It Now Only On Digital
Type: Teaser
In Theaters Now
Type: Teaser
In Theaters Now
Type: Teaser
Outtakes
Type: Bloopers
Places to go, kingdoms to see!
Type: Teaser
"Feel It"
Type: Teaser