"Mufasa: The Lion King," directed by Barry Jenkins, opens in theaters on Friday. It's a prequel and sequel to Jon Favreau's 2019 remake of the 1994 animated movie "The Lion King." ...

“Mufasa: The Lion King” is coming home. The Barry Jenkins-directed epic, which serves as both a prequel and sequel to 2019’s reimagined “The Lion King,” will debut on Disney+ March 26.

Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an ...

Disney’s 1994 animated blockbuster The Lion King was a classic hero’s journey, following Simba, a young lion who must avenge his fallen father, the wise, noble king Mufasa. The studio’s ...

Yet they somehow share plenty of DNA with Mufasa: The Lion King, which premieres Dec. 20, a multi-million-dollar blockbuster helmed by a Best Picture-winning filmmaker.

Mufasa: The Lion King is the best version of a Barry Jenkins-directed children’s film imaginable. That compliment might read as backhanded, but considering many were afraid the Disney machine ...

Right now, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is only playing in theaters, so the only way to watch the movie is to buy a movie ticket. But the film will eventually be streaming on Disney+.

Harrison Jr. reunites with his Genius: MLK/X costar, Pierre, in Mufasa: The Lion King. He plays Taka, a cub who comes from a royal bloodline and is being groomed to become the next king of his pride.

Mufasa: The Lion King, as its title suggests, is the story of Simba’s father, the great and noble king of the pride lands. But it could equally be subtitled: how Rafiki got his stick, how Scar ...

Starring the voices of Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone and Mads Mikkelsen. Written by Jeff Nathanson. Directed by Barry Jenkins. 118 minutes. Opens Friday at theatres everywhere ...

How did Barry Jenkins, the Oscar-winning director of “Moonlight,” find himself making “Mufasa: The Lion King” with the same virtual production tools that Jon Favreau used on “The Lion ...