The film featured a star-studded cast including Donald Glover ( Atlanta, Solo: A Star Wars Story) as future-king Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter ( Dreamgirls, “Lemonade” visual album) as Simba’s friend-turned-love interest Nala, and James Earl Jones ( Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Field of Dreams) as Simba’s wise and loving father, Mufasa, among many other stars.ĭirector Barry Jenkins is attached to direct the film. Footage was shown at D23 of Rafiki narrating the story and telling a group of cubs about how Mufasa became the king of Pride Rock.Ģ019’s The Lion King was a smash hit despite a lukewarm reception by critics and fans, earning over $1.6 billion at the box office. The prequel will explore the character’s childhood. as the voice actors of younger versions of Mufasa and his brother Scar.

Mufasa will featuresAaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Disney announced today that the Mufasa release date is July 5, 2024. While it was announced during D23 that The Lion King prequel Mufasa would release in 2024, we now know the exact date.

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