Mufasa: The Lion King movie production status is currently Post-Production
January 20, 2024 • Filming completed; editing of shot film; music composition and recordings, as well as sound and visual effects being added
Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, December 20, 2024 Nationwide
Plot: What's the story about?
“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)
Elvis, Chevalier
Aaron Pierre ... Mufasa (voice)
Blade, Foe
Seth Rogen ... Pumbaa (voice)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Neighbors
Billy Eichner ... Timon (voice)
Bros, The Lion King
John Kani ... Rafiki (voice)
The Lion King, Murder Mystery 2
Tiffany Boone ... Sarabi (voice)
The Midnight Sky
Kagiso Lediga ... Young Rafiki (voice)
Preston Nyman ... Zazu (voice)
Mads Mikkelsen ... Kiros (voice)
The Black Kaiser, Polar
Thandiwe Newton ... Eshe (voice)
2012, Good Deeds
Lennie James ... Obasi (voice)
Lookout, Blade Runner 2049
Anika Noni Rose ... Afia (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet, The Princess and the Frog
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 The Lion King and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
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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 - 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 2 other movies coming out on the same date, including Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Homestead.