Mufasa: The Lion King - six key things to know
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Disney has added another film to their most successful franchise, The Lion King - this time following Mufasa's journey from a cub to becoming the king of Pride Rock. Inspired by the 1994 animation, the latest addition is a live-action feature and is directed by Moonlight filmmaker Barry Jenkins.
Before heading to your nearest cinema, here are six things you need to know about the film and don't worry, there are no spoilers. What is Mufasa: The Lion King about?. Mufasa is synonymous with one of the most heart-breaking moments of any Disney film but apart from being Simba's dad and Scar's brother, there's little fans know about him.
In this prequel film, we follow Mufasa as a young cub who gets lost and meets a sympathetic lion cub, and heir to a royal bloodline, named Taka. This meeting sets the wheels in motion for the future king, and we go on his journey to meet his soon-to-be wife Sarabi and friends.
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Do I need to watch The Lion King to understand Mufasa: The Lion King?. Not necessarily but it is a major reference point throughout the film. In the new live-action sequel, we met some of the "great kings of the past" first mentioned in the 1994 original.
