Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)★ 7.5/10

PG · US,CA · 118 min · December 18, 2024

  • Adventure
  • Animation
  • Drama
  • Family
  • Musical

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Written by: Jeff Nathanson

Simba, as the current king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored.

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FFlorencia FerrettoMarch 16, 2025
Muy buena!!!
TTerry_YorkJanuary 11, 2025
Watching "The Lion King" as a child, I was captivated by Mufasa, and revisiting his prequel now as an adult brought back that sense of awe. The film encompasses universal themes like love, friendship, gratitude for nature, forgiveness, courage, and familial bonds, reminding us why these timeless emotions continue to resonate across generations.
AAngelina_WoodsJanuary 9, 2025
While slightly better than the first film, this sequel still struggles with a tedious plot. Despite its stunning visuals and technical prowess, the entertainment value falls short. The mix of musical numbers, moral lessons, and wildlife imagery pales in comparison to a well-crafted documentary. Director Barry Jenkins, known for "Moonlight," attempts to infuse a coming-of-age narrative, but the result feels contrived—who asked for a lion's love triangle anyway?
SStevenCsMoviesDecember 23, 2024
1993’s THE LION KING was the first movie I ever saw. I’m told I had to leave because the hyenas scared the s**t out of me. Now there’s a prequel for the 2019 remake out, MUFASA: THE LION KING. The story starts off very similarly to THE PRINCESS BRIDE, with Simba’s daughter Kiara being told the story of her grandfather Mufasa. This is an interesting approach, but it goes back to them too much, making the pacing go wild. I might be the only one, but I really enjoyed Timon and Pumba and their self-aware humour. Going back to Mufasa, he gets ripped away from his parents because of a flood. He meets Taka, who we know by a different name. They become brothers, but then Kiros, the leader of a white lion pride called the Outsiders, forces them to flee, in the hopes of finding the legendary land of Milele, a place we know by a different name. The story is compelling enough and the voice-acting is good. I especially loved Mads Mikkelson as the antagonist. Much like Disney’s MOANA 2, the songs here aren’t memorable or catchy, except for a couple. I expected more from Lin-Manuel Miranda, who chose to do songs for this instead of MOANA 2, which frankly needed him. It makes me wonder what it would’ve been like if there were no songs, just being reliant on a good story and writing. Disney got a major director here in the form of Barry Jenkins, which seems like a strange fit. I could tell what he brought to this, but I could also tell what the studio brought. Oh and don’t get me started on whether or not this is animated or live-action. I and many others miss the classic animated movies we grew up with, but I understand this is…a whole new world…and we need to be…part of that world…but come on Disney, if you’re planning on making more unnecessary live-action remakes in the future (we know you are), for the love of all things holy and sacred, do ATLANTIS or TREASURE PLANET. Oh, and make them great…please? MUFASA is better than 2019’s THE LION KING, but not by much.
DDiosmary MarmolejosOctober 6, 2025
Buena buena
DDayana YeralditJune 19, 2025
La historia aborda temas de liderazgo, sacrificio y la importancia de la familia. A través de las experiencias de Mufasa, se exploran las lecciones que definen a un gran líder y la conexión con su legado.

La animación es visualmente impresionante, con paisajes vibrantes que dan vida a la Sabana. La banda sonora, que incluye nuevas canciones y melodías familiares, complementa la narrativa de manera efectiva.

"Mufasa: El Rey León" es una emotiva y visualmente deslumbrante adición al universo de "El Rey León". Ofrece una nueva perspectiva sobre un personaje querido, haciendo que tanto los nuevos espectadores como los fanáticos de la saga disfruten de esta conmovedora historia de origen.
Yyonkar dazaJune 3, 2025
En general, "Mufasa: The Lion King" tiene el potencial de ser una adición interesante a la franquicia, especialmente gracias a su impresionante apartado visual y la oportunidad de explorar la historia de fondo de personajes icónicos. Sin embargo, el éxito final dependerá de la solidez de su guion, la calidad de su música y su capacidad para ofrecer una historia que resuene tanto con los fanáticos de la original como con nuevas audiencias. Habrá que esperar al estreno para tener una opinión más formada.
SSebastan Angel Gallardo Vargas MJune 2, 2025
A pesar de ser una historia interesante , de cierto modo no veía tan necesario este filme. No es el mejor remake, las canciones suben y bajan de calidad mientras avanza la peli pero tampoco es un desastre como otros que he visto; Blancanieves(2025) por ejemplo ; esta de mínimo opta por ser más original más allá de ser una precuela/spin off de su remake base. En lo personal esa peli no la odio , me entretuvo dentro de lo que fue, pero desearía que me hubiera gustado más .
VValeria Venegas SalinasMay 15, 2025
No está mal para pasar la tarde, pero no es "El rey león". Tampoco, "El rey león 2" y con esto último me refiero a que se puede disfrutar.
UUltradiosMay 9, 2025
Una historia muy conmovedora al fin no sé de dónde sale el rey león valió la pena verla Hakuna Matata
EEl damblon RdMay 7, 2025
creo que los diseñadores le falto un poco mas de realismo parecía un poco muy animada
MManu De LeónMay 7, 2025
Primer live action que no arruina por completo la saga.

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