Mufasa: The Lion King(2024)

Release Date: Dec 20, 2024 | Limited

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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.

Releases

Original Release | Dec 20, 2024

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Box Office

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$35,000,000

Director & Top Cast

Barry Jenkins
Director

Aaron Pierre
Mufasa

Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Taka

Seth Rogen
Pumbaa

Billy Eichner
Timon

John Kani
Rafiki

Mads Mikkelsen

Kiros

Thandiwe Newton

Eshe

Blue Ivy Carter

Kiara

Keith David

Masego

Donald Glover

Simba

Anika Noni Rose

Afia

Beyoncé

Nala

Lennie James

Obasi

Folake Olowofoyeku

Actor

Tiffany Boone

Sarabi

Abdul Salis

Chigaru

Preston Nyman

Zazu

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos,Dolby Surround 7.1,IMAX 6-Track,D-Cinema 96kHz 7.1,DTS:X,Auro 11.1,12-Track Digital Sound,Dolby Digital,D-Cinema 96kHz Dolby Surround 7.1,Sonics-DDP,DTS

Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Plot Summary

Lost and alone, an orphaned cub named Mufasa stumbles through the wilderness, his tiny paws trembling with uncertainty. His once-proud lineage now reduced to nothing but memories, Mufasa roams the vast Savannah, struggling to find his place in a world that seems so large and indifferent. Hungry, scared, and desperate for a sense of belonging, he eventually crosses paths with Taka, a young lion whose future was once set in stone, but whose heart now carries the weight of untold burdens.Taka, though born into royalty, harbors a deep sense of resentment and disillusionment with his royal bloodline. Once eager to claim his place in the kingdom, he now feels estranged, his connection to the throne overshadowed by a fractured family dynamic and the shadow of his own internal conflicts. In Mufasa, Taka sees not just a lost cub, but a kindred spirit-someone seeking more, someone who can understand his pain and frustration.Together, they form an unlikely bond, forging a path through the treacherous wilderness as they face countless trials and challenges. Along the way, they encounter an eclectic group of characters-some flawed, some forgotten by society, and some whose destinies have been written by the stars themselves. These misfits, from a clever meerkat to a wise old baboon, each bring their own unique skills and wisdom to the journey, helping the young lions navigate the twists and turns of their respective fates.As they travel, Taka and Mufasa discover not only the strength within themselves but the importance of loyalty, compassion, and the courage to reshape their own destinies. Their friendship becomes the anchor that keeps them grounded, even as they uncover truths about the world, their families, and themselves. With each challenge they overcome, the young cubs learn what it means to be true leaders, discovering that the greatest power comes not from bloodlines or titles, but from the heart.In the end, their extraordinary journey proves that even the most unlikely of heroes can change the course of history, and the misfits they once were might just be the ones to restore balance to the kingdom that waits for them.

Storyline

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.