Mufasa journeys to see the truth 

On December 20, 2024, a new fixation based on the iconic 1994 animated “The Lion King” rose. Mufasa The Lion King was released and this time it focused more on Mufasa’s story instead of Simba’s. This live-action movie has an incredible voice cast, with Aaron Pierre as Mufasa, Beyonce as Nala, and Tiffany Boone as Sarabi. This film is rightly packed with great songs and musicals. Director Barry Jenkins and writer Jeff Nathanson did an amazing job on this storyline of Mufasa and his brother. 

This film showcases Simba who has grown up and started his own family. Simba’s cub, Kiara then begins to hear the story of her grandfather, Mufasa. Which begins the look into Mufasa’s backstory.

As known, in the original Lion King Mufasa was killed by Scar, his brother and for years it has been a longing question of what happened between the two. This new film shows exactly that. This story begins with young Mufasa and Scar whose real name was Taka. The heartwarming relationship between two brother cubs that soon turns into a rival.

“it is weird how he would kill his brother just to take his power and how he would not have a heart to look at his eyes and not care,” said junior DBHS senior Yivany Ponce. 

The movie walks fans through Mufasa and Taka’s childhood from when they met, to when their rivalry begins. Director Jenkins admitted that virtual filmmaking wasn’t his thing, but the movie still came to a success. This movie is perfect for young viewers and families who are invested in the story of the Lion King. 

Written by Janna Margar Pit | Graphic Designed by Danisha Sanchez

Published February 12, 2025 | ePathfinder | Entertainment