By the end of The Lion King, Simba is about 4 years old, which is the most crucial stage in his life as he is ready to take up his place in the Circle of Life. In Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King ...

Mufasa: The Lion King introduced the villainous white lions, and this unique pride could replace the "Outsiders" of The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride.

"Everything the light touches is our kingdom" is Mufasa explaining to Simba how far their rule reaches -- but it also seems a fairly apt description of Disney's place in the moviemaking landscape now.

And now the Mouse House’s December blockbuster Mufasa: The Lion King is heading to Disney Plus this Wednesday. The musical prequel to 2019’s The Lion King follows the youth of Simba’s father ...

And yet, somehow, Jenkins and his creative team make magic with Mufasa: The Lion King, offering up a visually dazzling and emotionally affecting coming-of-age story about Simba’s father ...

Directed by Barry Jenkins, the film is also a prequel to the original 1996 Disney animated movie, since the story of Simba’s father Mufasa is revealed for the first time in this film ...