Mufasa The Lion King Movie Review

Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King explores the legendary rise of one of the Pride Lands' most beloved kings. In this live-action prequel to 2019’s The Lion King, we follow Mufasa’s journey from orphaned cub to iconic ruler. Told through Rafiki’s storytelling to Simba and Nala’s daughter, Kiara, the film introduces us to a young Mufasa, a royal heir named Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), and their dangerous path toward destiny. With stunning visuals and heartfelt moments, does Mufasa roar as loudly as its predecessors? Or does it play things a little too safe?