Mufasa and Simba's family tree in The Lion King franchise is a bit complicated, thanks to adoptive brothers, prequels, and sequels. Let's break it down.

Mufasa 's ending shows how its titular character came to power in the Pride Lands, and it is very interesting to look at his ascension compared to how his son, Simba, also eventually becomes king.

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As he is clinging to a log for dear life, Mufasa runs into Scar, or at this point in the movie, Taka. Taka rescues Simba and begs his mother, Eshe, to allow Mufasa to join their lion pride.

Mufasa: The Lion King begins with the young lion as an orphaned cub separated from his parents. He is found by another young lion, Taka, whose family reluctantly allows him to join their pride.

Disney has finally announced when Mufasa: The Lion King will become a part of their catalog. The movie that followed a young version of Simba's (Donald Glover) father will be available for ...

“Mufasa: The Lion King” is both a sequel and a prequel to 2019’s “The Lion King,” which is a remake of the 1994 animated film of the same name. The 2024 movie centers on Simba’s father ...

The at-home release of “Mufasa: The Lion King” includes the following bonus features: Full Length Sing-Along – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.

Newcomer Braelyn Rankin voices the younger version of Mufasa in “The Lion King” prequel. It’s the young actor’s first major voice role in a studio movie after having supporting roles on ...

On its third Friday in theaters, "Mufasa: The Lion King" finally took the No. 1 spot, surpassing "Sonic the Hedgehog 3” for the first time since they were both released on Dec. 20.

Disney had enormous success in 2019 with Jon Favreau’s “The Lion King,” a remake of the beloved 1994 animated movie that used photorealistic CGI and virtual production techniques to appear ...

The Barry Jenkins-directed film, which served as both a prequel and sequel to 2019’s “The Lion King,” opened on Dec. 20, 2024. Since then, the film has amassed more than $700 million worldwide.