Mufasa: The Lion King
“The story of an orphan who would be king.”
Synopsis
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-08
Top Cast
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Aaron Pierre
Mufasa (voice)
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Taka (voice)
Tiffany Boone
Sarabi (voice)
Kagiso Lediga
Young Rafiki (voice)
Preston Nyman
Zazu (voice)
Blue Ivy Carter
Kiara (voice)
John Kani
Rafiki (voice)
Mads Mikkelsen
Kiros (voice)
Seth Rogen
Pumbaa (voice)
Billy Eichner
Timon (voice)
Thandiwe Newton
Eshe (voice)
Lennie James
Obasi (voice)
Anika Noni Rose
Afia (voice)
Keith David
Masego (voice)
Braelyn Rankins
Mufasa Cub (voice)
Theo Somolu
Taka Cub (voice)
Beyoncé
Nala (voice)
Donald Glover
Simba (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 60 DaysSydney, New South Wales
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 18, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 1, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$722.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.61x
+$522.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Jenkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Nathanson
- Original Score
- Dave Metzger, Lebo M., Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Mufasa: The Lion King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $200M
- Worldwide Gross
- $722.6M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Jenkins
Jeff Nathanson, William Shakespeare, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton, Irene Mecchi
Dave Metzger, Lebo M., Hans Zimmer
James Laxton
Joi McMillon
Peter M. Tobyansen, Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak
Department Leadership Roster
Joi McMillon
Editor
Mark Friedberg
Production Design
Jeff Nathanson
Screenplay
Barry Jenkins
Director
Adele Romanski
Producer
Mark Ceryak
Producer
James Laxton
Director of Photography
Dave Metzger
Original Music Composer
Adam Valdez
Visual Effects Supervisor
Audrey Ferrara
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat • Stressful Scenes
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mufasa: The Lion King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mufasa: The Lion King about?
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.
Who directed Mufasa: The Lion King?
Mufasa: The Lion King was directed by Barry Jenkins.
Who stars in Mufasa: The Lion King?
The principal cast of Mufasa: The Lion King includes Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman.
When was Mufasa: The Lion King released and how long is it?
Mufasa: The Lion King was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mufasa: The Lion King?
Mufasa: The Lion King had a reported production budget of $200M and grossed $722.6M at the worldwide box office (3.61 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Mufasa: The Lion King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mufasa: The Lion King was composed by Dave Metzger, Lebo M., Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mufasa: The Lion King?
Mufasa: The Lion King holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).