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Release Date:
Friday, December 20, 2024 Nationwide
action/violence, peril and some thematic elements
Plot: What's the story about?
Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “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.
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Who stars in Mufasa: The Lion King: Cast List
Kelvin Harrison Jr. ... Taka (voice)
O’Dessa, Elvis
Aaron Pierre ... Mufasa (voice)
Rebel Ridge, Blade
Seth Rogen ... Pumbaa (voice)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Lion King
Billy Eichner ... Timon (voice)
The Lion King, Noelle
John Kani ... Rafiki (voice)
The Lion King, Seal Team
Tiffany Boone ... Sarabi (voice)
The Midnight Sky
Kagiso Lediga ... Young Rafiki (voice)
Preston Nyman ... Zazu (voice)
Mads Mikkelsen ... Kiros (voice)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Casino Royale
Thandiwe Newton ... Eshe (voice)
2012, Retreat
Lennie James ... Obasi (voice)
The End, Lookout
Anika Noni Rose ... Afia (voice)
Everything, Everything, Ralph Breaks the Internet
Who's making Mufasa: The Lion King: Crew List
A look at the Mufasa: The Lion King behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Barry Jenkins last directed If Beale Street Could Talk and Moonlight. The film's writer Jeff Nathanson last wrote Young Woman and the Sea and The Lion King.
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Production: What we know about Mufasa: The Lion King?
Key Facts
- Based on Disney's The Lion King by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts and Linda Woolverton.
- The film will explore the background of the iconic characters, including Mufasa’s origin story (8/28/2021).
- Prequel to the 2019 film.
Filming Timeline
- 2024 - November: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2024 - November: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2024 - January: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2022 - September: The film was set to Production status.
- 2021 - September: The film was set to Announced status.
An untitled Disney live-action release has been announced for July 5th, 2024.
- 2021 - August: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2020 - October: The film was set to Development status.
Mufasa: The Lion King Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Mufasa: The Lion King is coming out as a Nationwide release in 2024 on Friday, December 20, 2024. There are 4 other movies coming out on the same date, including Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Homestead and The Brutalist.