Mufasa: The Lion King
2024 · Movie · PG · 118 min · ★ 7.3 · 56% critics
A young lion is separated from his family and must survive on his own until an unexpected friendship offers a new path. Together with a small, unlikely group, he sets out on a sweeping journey shaped by danger, loyalty, and the search for a place to belong.
Based on The Lion King
Also known as The Lion King 2 · Mufasa : Le Roi Lion · Mufasa - The Lion King
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Details
- Years
- 2024
- Release date
- 2024-12-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 56/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (2,674 votes)
- Box office
- $721,078,136
- Budget
- $200,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a family-friendly, emotional adventure with big visuals and a familiar Disney feel, like Frozen II or Rio; Not for you if you need a surprising plot, standout songs, or minimal side humor.
Pros: stunning visuals; heartfelt adventure; strong voice performances | Cons: predictable story beats; songs less memorable; forced comic relief
Themes
- friendship
- paradise
- lion
- musical
- prequel
- jungle
- told in flashback
- betrayal by friend
- chance meeting
- live action remake
- found family
- lost
- +1 more
Awards & recognition
- Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Animated Movie · 2025 · nominated
Cast & crew
Aaron Pierre
as Mufasa (voice)
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
as Taka (voice)
Tiffany Boone
as Sarabi (voice)
Kagiso Lediga
as Young Rafiki (voice)
Preston Nyman
as Zazu (voice)
Blue Ivy Carter
as Kiara (voice)
John Kani
as Rafiki (voice)
Mads Mikkelsen
as Kiros (voice)
Seth Rogen
as Pumbaa (voice)
Billy Eichner
as Timon (voice)
Directed by Barry Jenkins