New Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer Previews Disney Prequel

As a lifelong Disney enthusiast who has grown up with The Lion King as one of my all-time favorite films, I am beyond excited for the upcoming prequel and sequel, Mufasa: The Lion King! The final trailer promises an epic adventure filled with familiar faces like Pumbaa and Timon, along with new characters that will no doubt steal our hearts.


Disney has unveiled the last preview for the forthcoming film, titled “The Lion Kingdom: Mufasa’s Tale“, which serves as a prequel and sequel to the 2019 live-action adaptation of the timeless animated masterpiece, The Lion King.

On December 20, 2024, the eagerly anticipated film Mufasa: The Lion King, helmed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) and penned by Jeff Nathanson, is set to grace theater screens. This upcoming production boasts an impressive voice cast, including Aaron Pierre as Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as both Taka and Scar, Tiffany Boone as Sarabi, Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki, Preston Nyman as Zazu, Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros, Thandiwe Newton as Eshe, John Kani as Rafiki, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, and Billy Eichner as Timon. Other notable actors are also part of the ensemble.

What happens in the Mufasa: The Lion King trailer?

Stepping back into the world of Pride Rock, I’m here to share some insights from the last trailer for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’. It all kicks off with Pumbaa and Timon making their grand entrance, paving the way for the actual trailer. Here, wise old Rafiki begins a captivating tale about two key figures – a rogue named Taka (later to be known as Scar) and an orphaned lion cub called Mufasa. Together, they embark on a perilous journey in search of a new place to call home.

You can watch the newly released trailer down below: 

In simpler terms, the story revolves around Mufasa, the cherished ruler of the Pride Lands. In “The Lion King,” Mufasa’s tale is shared with Kiara, Simba and Nala’s daughter, by Rafiki. Alongside Timon and Pumbaa, known for their distinctive humor, this narrative unfolds through flashbacks. As a cub, Mufasa was orphaned and met a kind lion named Taka, who belonged to a royal lineage. This encounter sets the stage for an adventure filled with an eclectic group of outcasts seeking their purpose. Their friendships will be put to the test as they navigate through dangers together in search of their destiny.

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Besides Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, the rest of the actors in this production are also part of the voice cast.

Mufasa: The Lion King hits theaters on December 20. 

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2024-11-08 23:41