Mufasa The Lion King Trailer Review: Witness Simba's Father's Rise To The Top

One of the most iconic Disney films of all time, "The Lion King," is finally back and is set to take us back in time. Mufasa The Lion King will explore the tale of Mufasa. Whether it was the animated classic of 1994 or the successful cinematic adaptation of 2019, Mufasa has always been a fan favorite and plays a crucial role in the film, even after having very little screen time. He was strong and kind at the same time, which earned him love and respect from viewers and film characters alike. but sadly, we couldn't see him for long as he was killed by Scar (his younger brother) for the greed of the throne. 

The Lion King was a beloved animated classic that was released in 1994 and was later adapted by Jon Favreau in 2019. Both of these films went on to be very successful at the box office, as they collected over $700 million and $1.6 billion, respectively. The newest addition to this fan-favorite franchise will look to replicate the success of its predecessors and will look to amuse fans and critics alike. 

 Anticipation among fans has always been very high when talking about Mufasa's story, and they will finally get what they have craved for a very long time. They will finally be able to witness how Mufasa became the king of the jungle and how he overcame all the setbacks throughout his journey to the top. The film will be directed by Barry Jenkins, who is known for his work on Moonlight. 

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Aaron Pierre will be the voice of Mufasa, while Kelvin Harrison Jr. will be lending his voice to the villainous Scar. We will also see some familiar faces recapturing the role from the 2019 adaptation, including John Kani as Rafiki, Seth Rogan as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, Donald Glover as Simba, and Beyonce Knowles Carter as Nala. Beyonce's daughter is also making her debut in this film, as she will voice Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala.

The official synopsis of the film reads, “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.” The film is all set to be released in theaters on December 20.