The Lion King rakes the Nigerian box office. Mufasa: The Lion King bags ₦500 million at the Nigerian box office [Disney] B ...

The Lion King franchise has returned with a prequel that dives deeper into the origin of one of its most iconic characters, ...

The music didn’t quite match the intensity or nostalgia which the original, iconic soundtrack evoked. As I left the theater, ...

Despite Jenkins’ valiant efforts to infuse the story with visual grace and thematic weight, the film ultimately feels like another Disney product designed more for franchise expansion than for storyte ...

Aaron Pierre lends a commanding voice to Mufasa, imbuing him with a gravitas that complements the character’s noble journey. But the soulfulness promised by the film’s exquisite visuals is undermined ...

I still found myself invested in these characters, Timon and Pumbaa aside. I see enough effort and passion here that I’m willing to give “Mufasa: The Lion King” a very shaky recommendation.

Industry insiders and fans alike have noted how Pierre’s natural gravitas aligns perfectly with Mufasa’s character. His commanding presence, combined with an approachable demeanor, creates a ...

This worked well for Jenkins in directing some of the walk-and-talk character moments, especially early on during the scenes of Mufasa growing up with Taka and his adoptive family. These were ...

We follow a young Mufasa, who’s all lost and alone until he comes across Taka, the lion who later becomes Scar. The film does offer some fresh insights into familiar characters but the visual realism ...

Mufasa also learned all his unique and useful skills from the lionesses, adding a simple but sweet feminist twist as well as a truthful homage to real lion pride structures. However, the characters ...