The new movie offers peppy Lin-Manuel Miranda songs, plenty of kid humor, a loving tribute to original Mufasa James Earl Jones, and a notable film debut by Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.

"As a young child, I've always wondered ... he helped me out a lot." The songs from "Mufasa" are written by Lin-Manual Miranda, the songwriter behind "Hamilton," "Encanto," "Moana" and more.

The Lion King,” realistic-looking lions, warthogs, meerkats and whatever break into song repeatedly. It’s like a curious ...

Speaking to Variety before its December release, the acclaimed songwriter said the Mufasa tracklist promised ... see people I grew up with take their kids to see it, it’s beautiful.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The film stars Aaron Pierre as Mufasa and Kelvin ...