Disney is returning to the Pride Lands to tell the story of Mufasa: The Lion King, a computer-animated prequel to The Lion King directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins. Mufasa: The Lion King ...

It’s always about a woman. That seems to be the only thing that can come between brothers, and in Mufasa: The Lion King, this universal truth is on full display. A woman is in reality the genesis of ...

Mufasa: The Lion King marks the first Lion King movie after the death of iconic actor James Earl Jones, who first gave voice to the legendary character in 1994. Who is carrying the torch forward?

Sequels to beloved films are not typically welcome, but many will flock to a theater to learn the backstory of an iconic character, myself included. "Mufasa: The Lion King" offers audiences a look ...

This wan photorealistic prequel to a remake, the latest addition to the Disney juggernaut, was directed by Barry Jenkins of “Moonlight” fame. By Manohla Dargis When you purchase a ticket for an ...

Barry Jenkins, director of the Oscar-winning “Moonlight,” might seem like an unconventional choice to helm a Disney prequel, but it’s hard to argue with the result. His entry in the “Lion King” canon ...

Mufasa: The Lion King tells an original story set in The Lion King universe, with the prequel confirming one potential issue ...