Mufasa: The Lion King is a 2024 American musical drama film directed by Barry Jenkins from a screenplay written by Jeff Nathanson. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, the film is photorealistically animated and serves as both a prequel and sequel to The Lion King (2019), the remake of the 1994 animated film of the same name. [6] .

Dec 20, 2024 · 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.

As of Tuesday, Feb. 18, Mufasa is available to purchase or rent on digital platforms like Apple TV and Prime Video. The 2024 film is $24.99 to rent and $29.99 to buy. Mufasa on Blu-ray, 4K...

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Dec 20, 2024 · ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’ legendary footsteps was enough to rattle any actor. But instead of letting the pressure roar too loudly, he harnessed his nerves to breathe fresh life into his young lion character.

Feb 3, 2025 · The VOD release date for Mufasa: The Lion King has been revealed. The film will be available to buy or rent on digital HD platforms like Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Vudu, and Google Play Movies & TV starting February 18, 2025.

Rafiki relays 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.

Oct 14, 2023 · While the film has been in production since 2020, Disney formally confirmed and dated the project in 2022 during the company's D23 Expo. The studio has confirmed that "Mufasa: The Lion King" is set...

Dec 20, 2024 · 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. Mufasa: The Lion King is directed by Barry Jenkins and was released on Dec 20th, 2024.

Feb 26, 2024 · Now Disney is about to release a prequel that will explore the story of Mufasa. The studio recruited an award-winning director to follow THE LION KING remake director Jon Favreau. This new "live-action" Lion King movie will tell the story of the rise of one of the great kings of the Pride Lands.