The audience will get to know the familiar characters Mufasa, Sarabi, Scar, Simba, Nala, Rafiki and Zazu as they dazzle spectators with their elaborate costumes and enchanting performance.

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Along the way, viewers see how Mufasa became acquainted with prominent characters from the original movie, such as Sarabi and Zazu. It also details the villain origin story for Scar, with his real ...

In addition to Mufasa, Scar — whose original name was Taka, and Sarabi, viewers get to glimpse the parents of Mufasa and Taka, a young Zazu and Rafiki and also Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala ...

Suddenly it all made sense. Now I knew why Scar believed he should have been King, how he got the name Scar, how Sarabi and Mufasa became mates, how Mufasa met Zazu and Rafiki.

Considering new reveals from their past, Mufasa's death at the hands of Scar in the original Lion King just became far more tragic.

Screenwriter Jeff Nathanson breaks down how 'Mufasa,' now in theaters, connects back to original 'Lion King' saga.

Sarabi is just there as the object of Scar's affection after the coup. The Lion King prequel doesn't just show why Scar wanted her and wanted Mufasa dead.

Along the way, they encounter allies like a young Rafiki, Sarabi, and Zazu who play pivotal roles in shaping their destinies and setting the stage for the iconic rivalry in the original Lion King.

Mufasa: The Lion King - six key things to know before watching the prequel Based on the 1994 Disney original, Mufasa: The Lion King is a live-action feature that serves as the origin story for ...